Calendar of Events

One of our great strengths is our programme of workshops, seminars and formal events. These are excellent opportunities to network, exchange information and share best practice.

Below is a list of events and activities that we are either running or participating in.

Please select a month to view events.


  • October 2012

1 October 2012

Event: FDF/NFU Labour Party Conference Fringe event: How can research and development deliver affordable food security?

Committee Room 11, Manchester Town Hall (outside secure zone)
7:00pm - 9:00pm

How can research and development deliver affordable food security? - Joint NFU / FDF fringe event.  More about FDF/NFU Labour Party Conference Fringe event: How can research and development deliver affordable food security?

FDF Event

3 October 2012 - 4 October 2012

Event: Scottish Waste and Resources Conference 2012

Glasgow

The trials of deposit and return systems commissioned by Scottish Government will be discussed at The Scottish Waste and Resources conference in Glasgow.  More about Scottish Waste and Resources Conference 2012

11 October 2012

Event: Allergens in a Nutshell: A FREE RSSL seminar for the food, drink and related industries

Bracknell

This interactive seminar will focus on the issues relating to allergens, their control, analysis and management and will provide a valuable insight into industry best practice. More about Allergens in a Nutshell: A FREE RSSL seminar for the food, drink and related industries

18 October 2012

Event: Lean Business System - Annual Conference 2012

Hilton Birmingham

Bringing together the Business Leaders Community to share fresh ideas, network with peers and help expand your learning to improve, leverage and sustain your Lean journey.
 More about Lean Business System - Annual Conference 2012

18 October 2012 - 22 October 2012

Event: In support of Farm Africa: Take on Toubkal

Mt Toubkal, Marrakesh

Farm Africa is looking for teams of 4 people to take on this challenge. Deadline for registration: 22nd June 2012 More about In support of Farm Africa: Take on Toubkal

19 October 2012

Event: UKTI - Trade: Exporting to the world - Doing Business in Mexico

BIS Conference centre, London

Make the most of the trade opportunities in Mexico by attending this UKTI event. More about UKTI - Trade: Exporting to the world - Doing Business in Mexico

21 October 2012 - 25 October 2012

Event: IPA 2012 - The International Food Processing & Packaging Exhibition

Paris-Nord Villepinte, France

IPA in 2012 is the European event for food and beverage manufacturers looking for innovative and high-performance equipment and machinery. Special discount is available to FDF members. More about IPA 2012 - The International Food Processing & Packaging Exhibition

23 October 2012

Event: Scottish Renewables On-site Renewables Exhibition & Showcase 2012

Perth Concert Hall, Perth

This event will showcase the technologies and organisations capable of delivering your renewable energy needs. The event will host a number of free to attend workshops alongside the exhibition.
 More about Scottish Renewables On-site Renewables Exhibition & Showcase 2012

24 October 2012

Event: Community Partnership Awards 2012

Shakespeare's Globe, London
12:00pm - 4:00pm

FDF's annual Community Partnership Awards (CPA) is the UK food and drink sector's leading awards ceremony for successful and responsible businesses.  More about Community Partnership Awards 2012

FDF Event

25 October 2012

Event: FDF Apprenticeship Roadshow Edinburgh

Hilton Edinburgh Airport Hotel, Edinburgh International Airport, Edinburgh EH28 8LL
10:00am - 12:30pm

As part of FDF's Apprenticeship Pledge, we are raising awareness through a series of regional road shows across England and Scotland. More about FDF Apprenticeship Roadshow Edinburgh

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FDF Event

29 October 2012 - 30 October 2012

Event: 5th International Fresenius "Food Allergens" Conference

Atrium Hotel Mainz, Flugplatzstraße 44, 55126 Mainz/Germany

FDF members get a 10% discount on the conference fee. More about 5th International Fresenius "Food Allergens" Conference