IFEX is Northern Ireland’s premier retail and hospitality event, bringing together the very best in food and drink products, catering equipment, retail systems and much more.
Visitors are invited to IFEX 2012 not only to meet suppliers but to also attend free, content-rich learnShops™ seminars. Industry leaders will deliver daily seminars, sharing insightful knowledge and focusing on specific industry hot topics.
IFEX 2012 learnShops timetable:
Tuesday 24 April - Day 1
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13:00 - 13:30
Jane McClenaghan - Nutritional Therapist, Vital Nutrition
Vital nutrition for optimum health – nutritious and delicious ideas for your health-conscious customers
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14:00 - 14:30
Sharon Gilmore - Dietary Health Team, Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland
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15:00 - 15:30
Andy Rea - Chef Proprietor, Mourne Seafood Bar
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16:00 - 16:30
Louise Murphy - Editor, Hospitality Review NI and Ulster Grocer
What is the outlook for the hospitality and retail sectors in 2012?
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Wednesday 25 April - Day 2
10:15 - 10:45
John McVeigh - Commercial Manager, Crossgar Foodservice
Importance of food provenance (includes FREE visitor brunch)
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12:00 - 12:30
Brian O'Connor - Production Manager, Mintel Research
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13:00 - 13:30
Jim Eastwood - Managing Director, Groupon Northern Ireland
Incentivising new custom for your business
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16:00 – 16:30
Lisa Barwise, Business & Health Coach, Fit for Business
Business development in a recession. Are you and your business in the best shape to succeed?
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17:00 - 17:30
Emmett McCourt - Chef and Founder, Irish Food Project
'Feast of famine' - Irish Food Project
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Thursday 26 April - Day 3
11:00 - 11:30
Michael McQuillan, Founder, The Streat
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12:00 - 12:30
Clare McCall, Research Analyst - Food & Drink, Mintel Ireland
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13:00 – 13:30
Michele Shirlow - Chief Executive, Food NI
Growth in provenance in Northern Ireland
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14:00 - 14:30
Rob Morrison - Red Leader Media and Former Head of News and Current Affairs, UTV
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15:00 - 15:30
Seamus McHugh - Marketing Manager, UK and Ireland, CBE
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