Ireland's Most Vibrant Food, Drink, Hospitality and Retail Event
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NEW! Ireland’s most vibrant food, drink, hospitality and retail event ”84% of visitors to the 2012 show went to see new suppliers and new products” Independent Research, big.ie SUPPORTER MEDIA SUPPORTERS www.foodhospitality.ie ORGANISED BY Food & Hospitality Ireland 2013, incorporating SHOP, will be the country’s most vibrant showcase of products and services dedicated to Ireland’s food, drink, hospitality and retail sector. Thousands of buyers will visit the Show looking for new products and innovative ideas. New attractions for 2013 include the Chef Demonstration area and the Spotlight Stage along with the popular Craft Butchers Awards. Food & Hospitality Ireland is organised by Irish Services Montgomery and the award winning Fresh Montgomery: ”first time for crosscare, Great response from food suppliers” Robbie Burns, CrossCare Other Fresh Montgomery shows include: 8-10SEPTEMBER www.foodhospitality.ie this was my fourth time exhibiting and this “year’s event was excellent. Generated some high quality leads and met with some new buyers. i have already signed up for 2013 Nigel Maxon, Managing Director, AIRLUX Lighting” we do a wide range of innovative jams, “chutneys, relish etc. and found this event fantastic to showcase our uniqueness Kieran Moran, Morans Homestore ” We are very excited to announce that the irish Quality food awards will take place alongside Food & Hospitality Ireland on the 18th September in a venue close to the RDS. In the UK, these are the most prestigious awards for food and drink products on sale in UK grocery outlets. Products shortlisted for the Awards will also be displayed at the Show. www.foodhospitality.ie WHY EXHIBIT: Who will you meet at Food & Hospitality Ireland? • Generate sales leads Food & Hospitality Ireland • Grow brand awareness attracts buyers who are actively • Enter new markets looking for new inspiration and the latest products. • Meet new and current customers Here is a breakdown of the visitors • Network with the industry that attended in 2102. • Grow your market share in Ireland’s expanding food retail and hospitality sector TOP 5 JOB FUNCTIONS (%): VISITORS FROM 2012 INCLUDE Proprietor/Owner 18% Managing Director 15% • ADM Londis • Aldi • Gala Retail Services • Tesco Ireland Sales/Marketing Manager 8% • Killarney Hotel • Merrion Inn • Spar • Mace Purchaser 6% • Dawn Farm • Irish Pride • Gem Pack Foods • Largo Foods Retail Manager 6% • Insomnia Coffee Company • Bewleys Cafes • Coca Cola ANNUAL SPEND (%): ”an excellent Under 100,000 50% forum for raisinG 100,001 - 250,000 13% our profile and 250,001 - 500,000 9% meetinG new retail 500,000 - 1 million 8% opportunities’ Over 1 million 20% Eleanor Leahy Nibbles Food Company NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES IN ORGANISATION (%): The food sector in Ireland contributes a 1-9 38% 50-249 13% € 10-19 18% 250-499 8% value of 24 billion to the national economy. 20-49 13% 500+ 10% (Source www.teagasc.ie) www.foodhospitality.ie Food & Hospitality Ireland has a targeted visitor marketing campaign to ensure we reach your target market. • National radio advertising • Advertising, inserts and editorial in key trade media • Targeted ticket drop and personal visits to key food retailers and restaurants throughout the country • Dedicated PR campaign featuring editorial in national media and key industry press • Telephone marketing to retailers and food outlets • Investment in updated visitor database • Email marketing campaign and online newsletters • Personalised direct mail to thousands of trade buyers • Over 40,000 free ticket invitations distributed throughout the industry ”Good information ”first time at this to help increase event and a Great the bottom line experience, best and for marketinG thinG is the ranGe your business.” of new products.” Lorraine Heskin Alexander Jaromin Gourmet Food Parlour Sous Chef, Jurys Hotel Galway • Social media campaign via Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn • Digital marketing campaign • Promotion through supporting trade associations and Government bodies www.foodhospitality.ie as coordinator of the “ten cork city & county enterprise board food producer stands at shop for the last 5 years, i can honestly say that every year it consistently delivers solid sales leads Don’t miss Ireland’s biggest food, for the participants. Conor Hyde, Managing Director” hospitality and retail show Bullseye Food Marketing BOOK YOUR STAND TODAY FOR THE BEST RATES AND POSITIONS Please contact Caroline McGuinness Tel: 04 (2)8 9043 1000 [email protected] or Victor Dunne Tel: +353 (0) 1 288 8821 13 Rockhill, Blackrock, Co. Dublin [email protected] www.foodhospitality.ie www.foodhospitality.ie.