The Source trade show https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk Inspiration and opportunity on a plate Mon, 29 Jan 2024 14:55:26 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cropped-Source-Logo-512-32x32.png The Source trade show https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk 32 32 See how the South West leads the way in sustainability at the Source trade show https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/see-how-the-south-west-leads-the-way-in-sustainability-at-the-source-trade-show/ https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/see-how-the-south-west-leads-the-way-in-sustainability-at-the-source-trade-show/#respond Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:50:13 +0000 https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/?p=8074 Food, drink, and hospitality are important business sectors in the South West, significantly contributing to the local economy, culture, and tourism. It has been fantastic to see companies embracing the challenges and opportunities that come with the drive towards sustainability that customers are coming to demand, and we’re delighted that many of these companies will be exhibiting at the show next month.

What used to be buzzwords – Organic, Sustainable, Environmental Impact, Fairtrade, Home-compostable Packaging, Carbon Emissions, Renewable Energy – have become part of our daily vocabulary. There is a very real expectation that companies will rise to the challenge of adhering to the principles of sustainability. We want our companies to be ‘Green’ – in reality, not just in their marketing campaigns.

One of the key aspects of sustainability is the sourcing of ingredients and production of food and drink. The South West is home to some of the most innovative and responsible food and drink businesses in the country, many of which have achieved the prestigious B Corp certification. This recognises businesses that balance purpose and profit and create positive social and environmental impact, like Hunt’s Food Group, Riverford Organic, the Sharpham Partnership, and Hattiers Rum.

Many businesses have invested in renewable energy, reduced their packaging waste, use recyclable or compostable packaging, and support local farmers and communities. They also use organic and locally grown ingredients, and are committed to reducing their carbon footprint, donating surplus food to charities, and paying their staff a living wage.

Some of them, like St Austell Brewery, Driftwood Spars Brewery, and Sharps Brewery, go one step further and spend time cleaning their local beaches. There have been collaborations with charities by the likes of Bays Brewery (Stand F18), Warrens Bakery, Flapjackery, and many more for the betterment of their communities. Companies like Tracklements have embraced the use of ugly fruit and vegetables to make sauces and condiments, and many restaurants use nose-to-tail methods to utilise the whole animal.

A great example of a company putting the principles of sustainable packaging into action is Westaway Sausages (Stand E34), who now use completely new packaging materials and designs and have replaced all the old plastic packaging on their products. This has led to them receiving awards for their packaging innovation and sustainability. Another good example is the Exploding Bakery (Stand C21), who have not only ditched all plastic from their packaging, embracing eco-friendly alternatives, but also have a No Palm Oil Guarantee and donate 1% of their turnover to environmental causes.

The Good Cup, by No More Lids (Stand H7), is a world first and has the potential to change the face of the hospitality industry and make a huge leap towards solving the single-use plastic coffee cup crisis. Voyager Coffee (Stand F4) has spent a year of research and meticulous trial and error to come up with packaging which is 100% compostable and is made from sustainable plants.

The South West food, drink & hospitality awards industry has also risen to the occasion by celebrating companies with various sustainability awards like the Food Drink Devon (Stand D22) Sustainability Pioneer Award and the Taste of the West (Stand A22/B21) Sustainability Award.

By reducing food waste and water use, hospitality businesses can not only save money and resources but also improve their environmental performance and social responsibility. By creating new products from waste or surplus materials, they can offer their customers more variety and novelty, and appeal to their curiosity and creativity. Furthermore, by supporting and joining the initiatives and campaigns that fight food waste and water use, such as the Food Waste Action Week or the Refill Scheme, or signing up to Fare Share (Stand L25) or Too Good to Go (Stand L2), hospitality businesses can also demonstrate their commitment and leadership in sustainability and inspire their customers and peers.

As consumers, we can also play a vital role in supporting and demanding sustainability in the hospitality sector. We can do this by making informed and responsible food and drink decisions, and by celebrating the companies that go the extra mile to achieve high standards. These standards will hopefully become the norm in the near future.

To find out more about ‘Leading in Innovation and Sustainability’ at the show, just click here.

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Registration is now open! https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/registration-is-now-open/ https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/registration-is-now-open/#respond Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:06:01 +0000 https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/?p=7967 Registration is now open for our Source trade show, which takes place on Tuesday 6th and Wednesday 7th February at Westpoint near Exeter and will enable buyers from hospitality, catering, and food retail businesses to see hundreds of food and drink brands, all under one roof.

See, taste, test, and experience food, drink, equipment, and services for your business at the Source.

Put on in partnership with regional food group Taste of the West, this show will enable you to order from new and established South West artisan producers, along with companies such as; Bartletts, Chunk of Devon, Clipper, EPOS Buddy, Farm Frites, Forest Produce, Franke Coffee, Frobishers, Gusto Organic, Heritage Cider, House of Sarunds, Proper Cornish, The Cress Co, The Real Olive Co, Unox, Westaways, Westcountry Fruit Sales, and Yeo Valley.

Our MD Mike Anderson commented: “We love The Source! It’s a show packed with reasons to attend; the best producers, market leading ideas for business, all the networking opportunities you’d expect, a leading tourism conference running alongside, and it’s open to the whole of the food and drink industry.

It’s free to attend for trade buyers and enables two unrivalled days of networking with the makers and distributors of the best you can find for your business.

CLICK HERE to register or call 01934 733456. We look forward to seeing you in February!

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It’s time to show off the best the South West has to offer! https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/its-time-to-show-off-the-best-the-south-west-has-to-offer/ https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/its-time-to-show-off-the-best-the-south-west-has-to-offer/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:31:50 +0000 https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/?p=7928 Are you looking for new suppliers and inspiring ideas? If you’re involved in food retail, catering, or hospitality, wherever you’re based in the South West, we have a perfectly timed trade show for you, both this one and our sister show Expowest Cornwall!

The Source trade showTuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th of February 2024, at Westpoint near Exeter.

The Source is where the region’s food and drink buyers come to shop. From delicious speciality foods and locally produced drinks to major, market-leading brands and artisan produce to suit every taste, The Source is here to inspire retail choices, great hospitality, and facilitate profitable catering. In partnership with regional food group Taste of the West, this trade show will delight your senses with the latest flavours and ideas. New to the show in 2024 are companies such as Kin Vodka, House of Sarunds and Sloe Motion, who will be exhibiting alongside more familiar names such as Forest Produce, Chunk of Devon, Frobishers, Langage Farm, The Real Olive Company, Friary Liqueurs and Unox.

Running each year at the start of February, The Source offers the ideal way to bring fresh momentum to your business and prepare you for the trading season ahead. With plenty of free parking and a friendly and collaborative ambience, there’s no better way to get the new year off to a flying start than a visit to The Source!

Expowest CornwallWednesday 6th & Thursday 7th March, at the Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge.

As the only trade exhibition in the region that’s truly dedicated to hospitality and catering, Expowest Cornwall is an unmissable event for professionals in this sector. The show is strategically timed to take place well before the main spring/summer tourist season gets underway, helping to make it a cornerstone of the Cornish business calendar. You’ll find new exhibitors such as Franke Coffee, Mcwhinney’s Sausage and Passmore Cleaning, exhibiting alongside Hunts Foodservice, Westcountry, R D Johns, T Quality, J&R Foodservice and many more. LWC will once again be bringing their range of national and regional drink brands to quench your thirst for the best for your business.

If you are eager to see, taste and test the best that the South West of England has to offer and truly understand what shapes the local market, this is one show that you can’t afford to miss.

Both these shows will satisfy your appetite, whether you run a pub, hotel, restaurant, café, deli, farm shop, holiday park, tourist attraction, catering business, supermarket or if your business is food and drink. You can register for free trade entry now on the shows’ websites at thesourcetradeshow.co.uk and expowestcornwall.co.uk or call 01934 733456. If you’re interested in a stand, please call 01934 733433 or email stands@hale-events.com

In the meantime, if you’d like to keep up to date with all the hospitality, catering, food & drink news in the South West, why not visit riseandshine.hale-events.com and sign up for the Rise & Shine enewsletter, which is delivered bi-weekly by us.

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Hale Events brings hospitality newsletter in house, expanding digital connections. https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/hale-events-brings-hospitality-newsletter-in-house-expanding-digital-connections/ https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/hale-events-brings-hospitality-newsletter-in-house-expanding-digital-connections/#respond Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:32:47 +0000 https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/?p=7896 Hale Events, organisers of food and drink trade shows in the South West, including the Source trade show, has made the strategic decision to bring the popular Rise & Shine hospitality newsletter, previously delivered by Bread and Butter Media, into its core operations.

The Rise & Shine newsletter, published bi-weekly, highlights the latest hospitality news from the South West, and goes out to a 16-000 strong readership. Delivering curated content, editorial features and guest articles, it has become an indispensable source for industry professionals seeking to stay updated with all the latest from the vibrant South West region.

It has never been more important to keep up to date with industry news and trends. Rise & Shine delivers that in a quick and easy digital format to suit hectic schedules, and is complemented by a more in-depth website, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the regional hospitality scene. In addition, Rise & Shine provides valuable advertising opportunities for companies looking to put their business in front of thousands of other businesses in the South West, through the website, the newsletter, and also solus email campaigns.

Hale Events’ MD, Mike Anderson commented; “We are delighted to bring Rise & Shine in House! We have updated the identity, and in addition to our trade shows, we can now offer our clients digital connections to the South West hospitality industry.

To read all the latest news stories, and subscribe to the newsletter, visit riseandshine.breadandbutter.media.

For more information about Hale Events, visit hale-events.com, or call Mike Anderson on 01934 733433.

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See what the Source trade show is like! https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/see-what-the-source-trade-show-is-like/ https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/see-what-the-source-trade-show-is-like/#respond Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:16:40 +0000 https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/?p=7876 Our new show video is up! If you’ve ever wondered what the Source trade show is like, now’s your chance to find out! If you were there, maybe you’ll even spot yourself…leave us a comment if you do!

If you’d like to book a stand, and join us in 2024, why not give us a call on 01934 733433 or email stands@hale-events.com? If you’d like to visit, you can register for your free trade entry badge here. We look forward to seeing you all there. Who knows, maybe you’ll star in our next video!

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Fantastic business done at the Source trade show in Exeter! https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/fantastic-business-done-at-the-source-trade-show-in-exeter/ https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/fantastic-business-done-at-the-source-trade-show-in-exeter/#respond Fri, 24 Feb 2023 21:42:08 +0000 https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/?p=7844 Our 2023 Source trade show took place this month, serving up two days of food, drink, services, ideas and inspiration. Thousands of visitors came to meet hundreds of exhibitors, serving up a range of everything from artisan food & drink to foodservice, wholesale, and business services. If you were there – maybe you’ll spot yourself here!

Next year the Source trade show takes place on Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th February 2024, at Westpoint, Exeter. If you’re looking for that special ingredient to make your menu stand out, the perfect product for your customers, or the services that make doing your business better, then you really can’t afford to miss it!

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The 2023 Source trade show is open this week! https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/the-2023-source-trade-show-is-open-this-week/ https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/the-2023-source-trade-show-is-open-this-week/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 10:00:09 +0000 https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/?p=7814 Are you looking for new suppliers and inspiring ideas?

Our Source trade show takes place this week, and it will be serving up everything your business needs for the year ahead, showcasing a wide range of artisan food & drink, foodservice, essential goods and services.

It’s your opportunity to get up to speed for the rest of the year, with comparative tastings, innovative ideas, and networking opportunities. We’ve lined up over 160 exhibitors for you to meet, showcasing everything from dairy to drinks, fresh food to foodservice, and much, much more.

You also get to discover our Newcomers and take advantage of a long list of exclusive show offers! This year we also have a new Leading in Innovation & Sustainability area where you can see how companies are working towards doing business in a way that is better for everyone. Not only is all this waiting for you this week, under one roof, for two days – it’s also easy to get to with lots of free parking!

Whatever type of food business you run, small or large, you’re invited. If you’re looking for that special ingredient to make your menu stand out, the perfect product for your customers, or the services that make doing your business better, then the Source really is the show you can’t afford to miss!

The Source trade show takes place on Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th February, at Westpoint, near Exeter. Why not register for your free trade entry badge now, or give us a call on 01934 733456.

See you at the show!

 

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Leading the way into the New Year https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/leading-the-way-into-the-new-year/ https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/leading-the-way-into-the-new-year/#respond Thu, 29 Dec 2022 19:35:23 +0000 https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/?p=7741 OK, so New Year’s Resolutions may be a bit passé these days…but it’s safe to say that with all the events and upheaval over the past few years, priorities have changed. And a lot of people have been reflecting on how to do things better. Not just for themselves, but for their businesses and for the planet.

We’re launching a new area at the show in February, called ‘Leading in Innovation and Sustainability‘ to help signpost both our visitors and exhibitors towards products and services that are looking at doing things in a more sustainable way, whether it’s by reducing waste and recycling better, using renewable energy, or promoting better practices in the work place.

You can find out all about it by clicking here, and if you’d like to get involved, whether you’re exhibiting or not, give us a call on 01934 733433.

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Meet our Newcomers! https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/meet-our-2023-newcomers/ https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/meet-our-2023-newcomers/#respond Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:02:51 +0000 https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/?p=7655 Are you looking for something new? Something you haven’t seen before? Well every year we are delighted to welcome Newcomers to the show, and now we’re ready to reveal those who will be joining us is 2023!

What’s a Newcomer, we hear you ask?

Well…

….our Newcomers are new companies from the South West that have never done a trade show before! It’s their first time dipping their toes into the sometimes intimidating world of b2b trading, and we offer them a special package and support, to make it easier for them. Over the years many of our Newcomers have come back to the show on larger stands and it’s lovely to see them succeeding.

It’s also lovely for you to see them before your competitors! You could discover new products and services that can help set your business apart. Maybe you’ll find next year’s bestseller, the new ingredient that makes your menu stand out, or a service that make your business easier to run!

Find out about our 2023 Newcomers by clicking here, and keep checking back, there may well be more by the time the show comes around in February!

Don’t forget to register for your free trade entry badge – so that you can meet them in person at the show. Just look out for the Newcomer sign!

 

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Hospitality Action Auction needs you! https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/hospitality-action-auction-needs-you/ https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/hospitality-action-auction-needs-you/#respond Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:16:34 +0000 https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/?p=7582 This year’s Hospitality Action Winter Online Auction will run between 28th November and 12th December, and the Source Roadshow is delighted to be supporting them.

In June 2022, the Source Roadshow arrived at Ashton Gate Stadium for the first time, bringing the best of the South West to Bristol’s food and drink buyers. This new trade show hosted 200 exhibitors showcasing food & drink, equipment and all the services a catering, hospitality, or food retail business needs.

Bristol artist Ollie Gillard of Gage Graphics was commissioned to create a large one-off piece of work for the show, representing the journey our food and drink takes from producer to consumer, which he finished live at the show. This impressive original artwork (approx. 3m x 2.5m) will be amongst the lots available at the Winter Online Auction.

The 2022 Winter Auction features some amazing money-can’t-buy treats for the special foodies in your life, whether it’s exclusive dining experiences in some of the nation’s finest restaurants, overnight stays, afternoon teas, hampers or golfing experiences. Every penny raised from the Winter Auction and Raffle will help hospitality families in crisis, many of whom face an uncertain festive season.

Hospitality Action is the national charity that offers help, advice, and support whenever times get tough for staff in the hospitality industry, to help get them back on their feet and enjoying the job again, or to prepare them for the next phase of their lives. It has been, and continues to be, a challenging time for the sector, and its work is more important than ever. It’s the perfect charity for the Source Roadshow to be supporting.

The Source Roadshow will be back in 2023, on Thursday 27th June at Ashton Gate Stadium. Visit bristol.thesourcetradeshow.co.uk for show news, and to register to attend. If you’re interested in having a stand at next year’s show – call 01934 733433.

For more information about the Winter Online Auction, or to place a bid for one of the amazing lots, please visit www.hospitalityaction.org.uk/winter-auction-2022-staging.

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Take a bite out of the best the South West has to offer https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/take-a-bite-out-of-the-best-the-south-west-has-to-offer/ https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/take-a-bite-out-of-the-best-the-south-west-has-to-offer/#respond Mon, 31 Oct 2022 17:45:33 +0000 https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/?p=7513 How’s your appetite for success in 2023? Our trade shows can help your business succeed next year! With 2022 already ending, it’s time to plan how you will find ingredients for your new menus, the best retail food and drink, and the equipment and services your business needs to keep ahead of the competition.

Our three trade shows have real bite. They introduce buyers to a wide range of exhibitors and suppliers, to help them find ways to maximise profits whilst improving efficiencies. They enable networking with colleagues to share challenges (and solutions!)

Hospitality, and retail are facing another tough year, and it’s more important than ever to draw the silver lining from the economic storm clouds in every way possible. These shows do just that!

The Source trade show – Wednesday 8th & Thursday 9th of February 2023, at Westpoint near Exeter.The Source trade show takes place in February. There’s been a food and drink and hospitality show in this time slot in the South West now for more than 20 years. This is one of the key times of year for buyers to seek out new suppliers of products and services. In partnership with regional food group Taste of the West, this trade show will delight your senses with the latest flavours and ideas.

Expowest CornwallWednesday 8th & Thursday 9th March, at the Royal Cornwall Showground, Wadebridge.
If you have a Cornish business that’s in hospitality, catering, or food and drink retail, then this is the show you cannot afford to miss!Taking place well before the all-important summer season kicks off, the show is regarded as a cornerstone of the Cornish business calendar. It’s an absolute must for buyers to compare a range of competing offerings, as well as get a feel for the trends from afar shaping the market – all under one roof.

The Source RoadshowTuesday 27th June, at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol.Returning to Bristol after last year’s inaugural show, this show brings both the best of the South West, as well as the latest innovations from around the world, to Bristol’s food and drink buyers.

These shows will satisfy your appetite, whether you run a pub, hotel, restaurant, café, deli, farm shop, holiday park, tourist attractions, catering business, supermarket or if your business is food and drink. They’re free to attend for trade buyers – all you need to do is visit the right show website to register or ring us on 01934 733456.  Of course, we also welcome enquiries for stand bookings via the show websites, or you can call our sales team on 01934 733433.

Feed your need for the latest flavours!

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It’s never been more important to connect face to face https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/its-never-been-more-important-to-connect-face-to-face/ https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/its-never-been-more-important-to-connect-face-to-face/#respond Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:37:38 +0000 https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/?p=7485
Check out this menu!

In September 2022, some of the Hale Events team were delighted to attend the Taste of the West Awards ceremony, the first since 2019, at the Great Hall, Exeter University.

It was lovely to reconnect with colleagues that we hadn’t seen face to face for more than two years, and we all enjoyed the most amazing canapés and lunch, all created by the university’s talented chefs, using superb ingredients from the South West.

John Sheaves, Chief Executive of Taste of the West.

However we were amazed, and surprised, by how many faces we didn’t know! We’ve been working closely with Taste of the West for more than 15 years and thought we knew their members. During the pandemic we honestly thought we’d done a great job staying in touch with our market. We had been busy throughout, emailing and making customer service calls and continuing to build our database. But the amount of change we have all seen in the last 2 years meant that there were a great many new faces and businesses, many of which had been set up during lockdown. It was fantastic, and we achieved so much in such a short time! We met new people, found out who had moved where, and re-enforced existing relationships.

Dinner in full swing!

OK, so we’re biased! We’re event organisers, and our income relies on getting together, so it’s no surprise that we believe that trade events like this are the best way to do things. It’s even our strapline – ‘Business to Business, Face to Face‘! However there were times during lockdown when we genuinely thought we’d see a significant shift to online events, and yet more disruption to our industry. So it was very reassuring to see that, while online sales were clearly a lifeline for many businesses, the only way to really connect meaningfully is still face to face!

Human beings are, by nature, social creatures, and it’s amazing for morale to look your colleagues in the eyes and connect properly in person. Some things you just can’t do online!

PS: Here are all the very proud 2022 Taste of the West Award winners – as you can see it was hard to get them all in one shot!

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