Global Food and Beverage Manufacturers Turn to Fi Europe to Find Ingredient Solutions to Meet the Increasing Demands of Today's Consumer - Without Hin

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AMSTERDAM, Aug. 30 / PRN=KYODO JBN/ --

     Today's global consumers now demand food and drinks that are low in salt

and calories, meaning both sugar and fats, have added fibre, are sustainably

sourced and above all use natural preservatives. Food and drinks manufacturers

struggle to find local and cost-effective solutions without compromising on

taste or quality.

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    For this reason, Fi Global is pleased to announce Leatherhead Food Research

as its key content partner for Fi Europe 2013. Fi Global realises the

importance of bringing its customers free, relevant and up-to-date education

sessions with the latest trends and industry information. Together with

Leatherhead, Food ingredients Europe is hosting a range of features at the 2013

edition of the show, including the Ask the Expert Zone, which allows visitors

to have one-to-one sessions, to ask questions about the food and beverage

industry. Another initiative organised in collaboration with Leatherhead is the

Discovery Tours which will allow visitors to take self-guided tours through the

show on topics providing specific solutions for salt and calorie reduction,

sustainability, fibre, clean labelling and preservation.

    Natasha Berrow, Brand Director, Food ingredients Europe, comments, "We

strive to offer our customers as much value as possible so they come away from

our shows not only with business leads, but a better understanding of the whole

industry and the new trends and innovation on offer. These features not only

provide this, but also provide good networking opportunities and easy guidance

through the 58,500 m2 of exhibition space. Leatherhead has fantastic expertise

in the food and beverage industry and will be a very insightful and welcomed

addition to Fi Europe!"

    Steve Osborn, Business Innovation Manager at Leatherhead Food Research,

said, "We're really excited about our role as content partners for FiE 2013 in

Frankfurt, which we recognise as the leading food ingredients exhibition in the

world. The discovery tours in particular will be a great way for delegates to

maximise the value of their visit to what is a very large show, over 3 halls!

We'll apply independent technical expertise and in-depth market knowledge to

provide insightful tours, but we know with the truly great range of Food

Innovation that are presented at Fi Europe, the challenge will be to keep it to

a manageable number!"

    Jana Farkasova, Business Development Manager, Nestle and participant at Fi

Europe 2011, notes, "Fi Europe is a very useful tool to exchange information,

make contacts, enhance relationships and gain information about the latest

trends and innovations."

    Fi Europe is proven to be the most successful platform for companies to

showcase themselves in this vibrant and ever-growing market. Over 26,000

attendees will be attending the show, over the 3 days, to unearth new business

partners, suppliers and the latest innovations in the marketplace. Attendees at

Fi Europe are looking for solutions to further develop products in their

pipeline, reformulate their existing products and pursue cost controlling

solutions.

    To register for free for the show, visit: http://www.fi-europe.eu/PRregister

    About Fi ingredients Global - the trusted route to market since 1986

    Food ingredients was launched in Utrecht, The Netherlands, in 1986. Its

portfolio of live events, publications, extensive data, digital solutions and

high-level conferences, are now established throughout the world and provide

regional and global platforms for all stakeholders, in the food ingredients

industry. Over 500,000 people have attended our shows over the years with

billions of Euros worth of business created, as a result. With over 25 years of

excellence, our events, digital solutions and supporting products, deliver a

proven route to market, with a truly global audience. For more information

about the Food ingredients Portfolio please visit:

http://www.fi-europe.eu/PRregister

    About the Organiser

    UBM Live connects people and creates opportunities for companies across

five continents to develop new business, meet customers, launch new products,

promote their brands and expand their markets. Through premiere brands such as

Fi, NuW, MD&M, CPhI, IFSEC, TFM&A, Cruise Shipping Miami, the Concrete Show and

many others, UBM Live exhibitions, conferences, awards programs, publications,

websites and training and certification programs are an integral part of the

marketing plans of companies across more than 20 industry sectors. UBM Live is

a division of United Business Media (LSE: UBM.L, www.ubm.com), a leading global

B2B media provider with 6,500 staff in 40 countries. Incorporated in 1918 as

United Newspapers Limited, we live by the motto: "We explore, we exceed, you

excel."

    For more information about UBM Live, please visit: http://www.ubm.com

    About Leatherhead Food Research

    Founded in 1919, Leatherhead Food Research, based near London, UK, is a

leading independent organisation delivering integrated scientific, technical,

market and regulatory research and consultancy solutions to the global food,

beverage and related industries.

    Leatherhead's applied research capabilities and unique offering have

delivered added value to a global client base for over ninety years.

Leatherhead offers practical advice, tailored consultancy, research and

business-oriented support, closely aligned to customer's strategic and everyday

demands.

    The company's services, built around five key platforms each representing a

core area of expertise, are supported by a wealth of related and up-to-date

information resources. The platforms are:

    - Food Innovation

    - Global Food Regulations

    - Sensory, Consumer & Market Insight

    - Food Safety

    - Nutrition

    It is this unique portfolio of services that has attracted over 2,000

companies worldwide. They represent a who's who of the global food and beverage

industry, ranging from large multi-nationals to small and medium-sized

companies. Many of these enjoy additional benefits through Leatherhead's unique

membership scheme. http://www.leatherheadfood.com

    Press contact:

    Nathalie Miller

    UBM Live

    De Entree 73 Toren A

    1100 AS Amsterdam Z.O.

    The Netherlands

    Phone: +31(0)20-409-9576

    E-mail: nathalie.miller@ubm.com

    Website: http://www.fi-europe.eu/PRregister

    Source: UBM Live