World Food Market London 2005 – ethnic and speciality foods, 23 and 24 November 2005

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(2006), "World Food Market London 2005 – ethnic and speciality foods, 23 and 24 November 2005", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 36 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/nfs.2006.01736bac.002

World Food Market London 2005 – ethnic and speciality foods, 23 and 24 November 2005

World Food Market London 2005 – ethnic and speciality foods, 23 and 24 November 2005

This took place at Halls North 1-3, Excel London, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London.

This event showcased an exhibition with a number of stands of various foods from all over the world. There was a prominence of Asian delicacies which were both sweet and savoury. There were also stands showing other foods such as from Israel, Turkey and the Middle East to mention but a few countries.

The show was attended by predominantly caterers from all sorts of establishments both the high street takeaway as well as the large catering chains.

There was a concurrent educational programme, which was well attended. The programme for this included:

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  Traceability, product recalls and responsibilities of food operators according to EC regulation 178/2002 - Jean Feord, Business Manager Legislation.

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  Leatherhead Food International.

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  Quality, hygiene and standards - Kevin Swoffer, Head of Technical Services, British Retail Consortium.

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  Formulating a good category management strategy for ethnic and speciality foods - Richard Stiles, National Account Manager (Asda).

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  Rice: quality, authenticity and future trends by Damian Testa, Secretary General, The UK Rice Association, Dr Mark Woolf, Head of Food Authenticity Branch - Enforcement Division, Food Standards Agency, Charlie Fillingham, Managing Director, Westmill Foods (A Division of ABF Grain Products Ltd).

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  Ethnic food for thought: Sir Gulam Noon’s inspirational rise from ready meals to Knight of the Realm - Sir Gulam Noon MBE.

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  Forum: public sector catering and food service - Mike Crook, Head of Food Production, Kettering Hospital, Steve Holder, Offer Development Manager, Sodexho, Andy Jones, Director of Catering, ISS Mediclean.

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  Fair trade in ethnic and speciality foods - Richard Anstead, Business Development Officer, Fair Trade Foundation, Louise Nichols, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Marks and Spencer, Mike Batten, Managing Director, Venture Foods, Amanda de Swarte, Sustainable Development Manager, London Borough of Haringey.

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  Kosher and food technology - Rabbi Jeremy Conway, Executive Director, London Beth Din Kashrut Division and Director, United Synagogue Religious Affairs Group.

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  Forum: Halal in food service. The session included - Nizar Boga, former director of environmental health and consumer affairs services; advisor to London Central Mosque, advisor on Islamic affairs to the Princes Trust and independent consultant, Tony Goodger, Trade Sector Manager, Meat and Livestock Commission and Khalid Sharif, Managing Director, Ummah Foods Ltd.

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  Consumer trends in the ethnic food marketplace - David Jago, Director - Global New Products Consulting, Mintel.

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  Manufacturing product innovation - Celia Wright, Food Consultant, Cheftech, Jake Caria, Managing Director, Global Fine Foods.

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  Ethnic and speciality food in the context of the health debate - Mabel Blades, independent dietician and nutritionist, Hospital Caterers Association.

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  The Sophisticated Consumer - authenticity and its importance in the UK - Jonathan Thomas, Principal Market Analyst, Leatherhead Food International, Paul A Vita, Marketing Director, Discovery Foods.

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  Forum: private sector catering and food service - Sherin Alexander-Mody, Executive Director, Blue Elephant Restaurants, Donald Marshal, Executive Chef, Elior Food Services, Stuart Fowles, Executive Chef, Aramark.

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  Overview of exotic ingredients market - Stephen Whyte, Director, BIA Associates.

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  Kosher in food service and retail - Rabbi Yehuda Brodie, Manchester Beth Din.

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  Halal in retail - Masood Khawaja, President, Halal Food Authority, Tony Goodger, Trade Sector Manager, Meat and Livestock Commission, Antoine Bonnel, Managing Director, Algodoal, Jean Prévost, Strategic Adviser, Carrefour and Managing Director, Cabinet Jean Prévost (France).

The whole event was free and both useful as regards viewing new foods in the market place as well as more technical information.