Food & Drink Processing & Packaging Issue 39 2022 | Page 32

BCMPA exhibits for the first time at IFE manufacturing as outsourcing flourishes in the food and drink sector

The BCMPA - The Association for Contract Manufacturing , Packing , Fulfilment & Logistics – is excited to exhibit for the first time , at this year ’ s International Food & Drink Event ( IFE ), the UK ’ s largest food and drink show , which takes place at London ’ s ExCeL on the 21st-23rd March . The show is colocated with IFE Manufacturing , and the BCMPA will be representing its members in the food and drink industry , several of whom will also be exhibiting .
With just under four weeks to go , this is the first IFE event in three years , due to pandemic lockdowns , and the BCMPA believes that there will be much demand within the industry for a face-to-face event that brings together so many 32 FDPP - www . fdpp . co . uk disciplines involved in food and drink production . The event will reflect the significant growth in demand for these services .
The BCMPA will be promoting the huge benefits that brands , entrepreneurs and retailers can gain from the outsourcing of their contract manufacturing , packing , fulfilment and logistics projects to 3rd party suppliers .
More than 30,000 visitors are expected at IFE 2022 , which provides businesses with the perfect opportunity to discover what ’ s new , source innovative products , understand the latest consumer trends , and build face-to-face relationships to keep ahead of the competition .