STEP Member & Partner EventsOn occassion, STEP is requested to promote upcoming events on behalf of STEP Members and Partners. Following is information pertaining to upcoming events of interest. Contact information is provided for further clarification. FREE Webinar - Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI)
Originally taking place on April 28, 2010, his webinar was hosted by the WCFN Western Canadian Functional Food and Natural Health Product Network. This webinar discussed the programs recognized by major food retailers and branded food companies. It was designed for local and international manufacturers of branded food items and their suppliers. To replay this webinar, please click the following link https://sgsevents.webex.com/sgsevents/lsr.php?AT=pb&SP=EC&rID=2268647&rKey=ef1a0be3c5aa661b AAFC/ SFFS 2010 Walkers Program (pdf) Export USA Webinar: Sell Your Food Products under Kosher Certification - July 27, 2010 - Webinar
This webinar will help participants learn if kosher certification labeling will give you an edge in selling in New York. Discover how kosher can help you expand your product distribution in the market. Meet and hear from three U.S. kosher industry experts with backgrounds in (1)supermarket/private labeling and manufacturing/importing, (2) high-end retailing and appetizing counter/ready-to-serve takeout food, and (3) kosher certification and kosher products trade show.
For more information on this webinar and the Export USA Webinar Series, please click here
Food Expo - August 12-16, 2010 - Hong Kong, China
The Canadian Food Exporters Association in cooperation with Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, will be organizing a Canada pavilion at the Food Expo, and invite companies to participate. This show provides an excellent opportunity to highlight your product offerings not only to buyers but to the general public giving you a huge test market with instant feedback. In 2009 attendance was at 344,000.
For more information, please contact:
Susan Powell
Canadian Food Exporters Association
Telephone: (416) 445-3747
susanp@cfea.com
Access the online registration form at https://www.cfea.com/events/hkfoodexpoform.htm or download a PDF version at http://www.cfea.com/events/hkfoodexpoform2010.pdf
ABIC 2010 (the Agricultural Biotechnology International Conference) - September 12 - 15, 2010 - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Hosted by Ag-West Bio, ABIC 2010 will inspire and encourage the research, development and commercialization of new biotechnologies to improve human health, create a sustainable food supply and foster new energy sources for all nations, including the developing world. This event features a stellar line-up of 66 expert speakers and four keynote presenters in three streams: Energy, Health and Sustainability. ABIC 2010 includes a tradeshow, an international poster competition and a public forum. A Gala and other networking events round out the social aspects of this premier conference.
For more information, please contact:
Jackie Robin
Communications Director, AG-West Bio Inc.
Telephone: (306) 668-2656
jackie.robin@agwest.sk.ca
www.abic.ca/abic2010
18th International Food Products and Processing Technologies Exhibition – September 23-26, 2010 – Istanbul, Turkey
Taking place for the 18th time this year, GIDA will bring together suppliers of food and drink products from around the world and buyers throughout Turkey and abroad. In 2009, the event hosted buyer delegations from 20 countries. The event has proven an effective route to market for many companies and offers a tempting opportunity to meet large numbers of targeted visitors in a short space of time.
For more information, please contact:
Agil Karimov
Telephone: +44 207 596 5198
agil.karimov@ite-exhibitions.com AGROSALON 2010 - October 6-9, 2010 - Moscow, Russia
This event is the specialised trade fair for the agricultural machinery industry, resource-saving and efficient agricultural technologies. Topics of AGROSALON 2010 include: Agricultural machines, i.e. tractors, cultivation, sowing, planting, seed preparation, accessories for farming machines, spare parts, equipment for fertilizing, plant protection, irrigation, harvesting, used machinery trade, agricultural electronics, renewable energies in agriculture, machinery for primary processing.
For more information, please contact:
Sigrid Birwe
IFWexpo Heidelberg GmbH
Telephone: +49 (0) 6221-1357-17 /-0
s.birwe@ifw-expo.com
www.ifw-expo.com AGROSALON 2010 (pdf) Hi Japan 2010 - October 13-15, 2010 - Tokyo, Japan
Hi Japan has been the leading industry trade show delivering a worldwide audience of health ingredients professionals. This show is an annual event for every manufacturer, company or brand involved in the health ingredients industry. Hi Japan is a global business platform that offers you the opportunity to drive forward your product development initiatives.
For more information, please contact:
UBM Media Co., Ltd.
Telephone: +81 3 5296 1017
f-expo-jp@ubm.com
www.hijapan.info/eng/
For more information on exhibiting <https://www.cmpjapan.jp/hi_stec/inquiry/request-e.php> Educational and Market Development Mission - October 17-21, 2010 - Paris, France
This event is one of the world’s largest food products exhibition attracting importers and distributors not only from the European Union but also from the rest of Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. SIAL 2008 welcomed 5,500 exhibitors from five continents and attracted over 147,500 trade visitors from 185 countries. Participation in this event is an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your products or to learn more about the market and assess opportunities. The Canadian Food Exporters Association (CFEA) and Food Beverage Canada (FBC) are offering two levels of participation for Canadian companies: Option 1 - Visit the Market. Option 2 - Exhibit in the Canada Pavilion as part of the CFEA or FBC section.
For more information, please contact:
Susan Powell
Canadian Food Exporters Association (CFEA)
Telephone: (416) 445-3747
susan@cfea.com
To register online please click the following link, https://www.cfea.com/events/sial2010form.htm
or
Lisa Iwanyk
Food Beverage Canada (FBC)
Telephone: (780) 486-9679
liwanyk@foodbeveragecanada.com CFEA Registration Form (pdf) 2010 Michigan Restaurant Show - October 19-20, 2010 - Detroit, Michigan
This event has been held annually for over 30 years by the Michigan Restaurant Association (MRA). The Canadian Consulate General invites Canadian companies to particiate within their display area and under discount rates. Those in attendance at this event include distributors, independent and chain restaurants, institutional foodservice buyers, brokers, and even a few retailers.
For more information, please contact:
Tom Quinn, Trade Commissioner
Canadian Consulate General
Telephone: (313) 446-7024
www.detroit.gc.cahttp://mravideos.com/2010tradeshow/ FBC Registration Form (pdf)
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