The Federation of Small Businesses and CBG Management Academy wish to extend a personal invitation to the 2012 South West Food and Drink seminar on the 23rd February 2012 9.30am – 12 noon at Basepoint Business Centre, Exeter.

They will be discussing the very latest market conditions and trends, which will impact on your future company performance:
 

• A road map to growth in the UK Food and Drink Industry
• The new age of shopper behaviour – top 10 trends in 2012
• Investing in new and emerging food markets
• Future trends that will shape Food and Drink online business
• Building future manufacturing and supply chain efficiency
• A new era of sustainability and environment – the next big issue
• Food innovation – getting the most from new product development
• Decisions in times of austerity – managing risk in uncertain times
• Global development and best practice – latest in international cuisine

The principal speaker will be Paul Drabble; Paul has spent over 20 years creating new business growth strategies for Food and Drink companies worldwide. He has partnered and worked with many of today’s most recognised and successful companies such as Cadbury Schweppes, McDonalds, Shell, Tesco, British Airways and Exxon Mobil.

Food and Drink delegates attending recent seminars described the business insights and discussions as:

“The seminar exceeded my expectations, I left feeling upbeat about our future, it was relevant, informative and enjoyable” – Kitchen Garden Foods

“The seminar was full of inspiration and thought provoking ideas” – Cheese Please

“I found the seminar very informative, the in depth knowledge of the sector was invaluable. I was particularly impressed by the clarity of the presentation, and the up to date knowledge of the marketplace” – The Pudding Club

There will be an opportunity to network with industry colleagues over complimentary drinks. Copies of the market insights and latest market data and trends will be available on CD.

HOW TO BOOK
Simply complete the registration form and return it to the enclosed address, with your payment of £15 + vat.