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

11:00 - 11:45

Michael Deane - Chef Proprietor, Deanes Restaurants

The business of Deanes

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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

Providing calorie information for your customers

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15:00 - 15:30

Andy Rea - Chef Proprietor, Mourne Seafood Bar

Changing times and trends for restaurateurs

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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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11:00 - 11:30

Adrian McLaughlin - General Manager, Merchant Hotel

It's all about consistency

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12:00 - 12:30

Brian O'Connor - Production Manager, Mintel Research

The evolution of the foodservice industry in NI 

 

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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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14:00 - 14:30

Chris Fearon - Head Chef, Deanes @ Queens

Recipe for success: The Great British Menu

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15:00 - 15:30

Simon Stenson - Proprietor, Cherry Blossom Bakery

From dole to dough

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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

The importance of providing world-class customer service

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12:00 - 12:30

Clare McCall, Research Analyst - Food & Drink, Mintel Ireland

The growth of artisan foods in NI

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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

Getting your message across

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15:00 - 15:30

Seamus McHugh - Marketing Manager, UK and Ireland, CBE

Using IT systems to cut your costs and grow your profits

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