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”84% of visitors to the 2012 show went to see new suppliers and new products”Independent Research, big.ie

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:

Other Fresh Montgomery shows include:

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”first time for crosscare, Great response from food suppliers”Robbie Burns, CrossCare

8-10 S E P T E M B E R

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“ 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 2013Nigel 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.

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• Generate sales leads

• Grow brand awareness

• Enter new markets

• Meet new and current customers

• Network with the industry

• Grow your market share in Ireland’s expanding food retail and hospitality sector

• ADM Londis • Aldi • Gala Retail Services • Tesco Ireland

• Killarney Hotel • Merrion Inn • Spar • Mace

• Dawn Farm • Irish Pride • Gem Pack Foods • Largo Foods

• Insomnia Coffee Company • Bewleys Cafes • Coca Cola

WHY EXHIBIT:

VISITORS FROM 2012 INCLUDE

Who will you meet at Food & Hospitality Ireland?Food & Hospitality Ireland attracts buyers who are actively looking for new inspiration and the latest products.

Here is a breakdown of the visitors that attended in 2102.

TOP 5 JOB FUNCTIONS (%):Proprietor/Owner 18%

Managing Director 15%

Sales/Marketing Manager 8%

Purchaser 6%

Retail Manager 6%

ANNUAL SPEND (%):Under 100,000 50%

100,001 - 250,000 13%

250,001 - 500,000 9%

500,000 - 1 million 8%

Over 1 million 20%

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES IN ORGANISATION (%):1-9 38% 50-249 13%

10-19 18% 250-499 8%

20-49 13% 500+ 10%

The food sector in Ireland contributes a value of €24 billion to the national economy. (Source www.teagasc.ie)

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”an excellent forum for raisinG our profile and meetinG new retail opportunities’Eleanor LeahyNibbles Food Company

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

• Social media campaign via Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn

• Digital marketing campaign

• Promotion through supporting trade associations and Government bodies

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”Good information to help increase the bottom line and for marketinG your business.”Lorraine Heskin Gourmet Food Parlour

”first time at this event and a Great experience, best thinG is the ranGe of new products.”Alexander Jaromin Sous Chef, Jurys Hotel Galway

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Please contact Caroline McGuinness Tel: 04 (2)8 9043 1000caroline.mcguinness@freshmontgomery.co.uk

or Victor DunneTel: +353 (0) 1 288 8821victor@exhibitionsireland.com

13 Rockhill, Blackrock, Co. Dublinwww.foodhospitality.ie

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“ 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 for the participants.Conor Hyde, Managing DirectorBullseye Food Marketing

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