Agriculture

Event Profile: London Wine & Spirits Fair is UK's only truly international wine, beer & spirits exhibition. London Wine & Spirits Fair attracts a larger trade audience than any other event of its type in the UK market. Highlights: Every year at the Fair a comprehensive programme of seminars and trade briefings takes place. 2006 will be no exception. Special events and features for the 'on trade' (bars, restaurants, etc) and 'off trade' (shops, off licences etc) take place during the open days. Visitor's Profile: Professionals from Supermarkets, Liquor Stores, C-Stores, General Retail, Restaurants, Bars / Clubs, Hotels, Caterers, Importers, Wholesalers, Governments, Media & General Public are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Aguardiente and Brandy, Spirits, Sparkling Wine, Liqueurs, Quality Wine of a Designated Area of Cultivation, Table Wines, Fortified Wines, Distilled products, Other Wines and Spirits, Viticulture and Enology Machinery and Equipment, Supplementary Utensils and Accessories. Organizer: Brintex Limited 32, Vauxhall Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(20)-79736401/72878552 Fax: +(44)-(20)-79734799

Environmental Monitoring & OSPAR Compliance 2008 26 to 28 February 2008 Aberdeen, United Kingdom Website: http://www.iqpc.com/uk/ospar Contact name: Swaantje Buss Attending Energy IQ’s Environmental Monitoring & OSPAR Compliance 2008 will enable you to enhance your oil-in-water monitoring processes and ensure you are complying fully with the latest OSPAR regulations. Organized by: IQPC

December 17, 2007 (Washington, D.C.)—Natural products retailers and suppliers from across the country will gather to exchange trade information, learn about the industry, and peruse booths showcasing industry’s best products at the Natural Products Association’s 71st annual trade show and convention — Natural MarketPlace 2008 — July 17 - 19, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Natural MarketPlace is the largest single event hosted by the nation’s oldest and most influential industry trade association, where retailers, suppliers, manufacturers and other leaders come together to discuss industry trends, explore business opportunities, and network. The association’s event will again take place at the world-class Sands Expo and Convention Center and The Venetian Resort Hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. Natural MarketPlace 2008 offers a new and exciting schedule expanded in response to survey results from industry retailers. This year’s trade show will open on Friday and continue through Saturday, allowing retailers plenty of time to enjoy the show’s well-known relaxed and congenial atmosphere that encourages networking and relationship building. In addition, Thursday’s schedule will include the highly regarded educational conference with some of the natural products industry’s most insightful and provocative speakers. The educational opportunities available at Natural MarketPlace make it unique among industry trade shows and an invaluable resource for learning more about all aspects of the industry, whether you are an exhibitor or own a health food store. Past conference seminars have focused on key topics such as consumer and product trends, business improvement, new discoveries in nutrition research, and preparing for legislative and regulatory developments, such as our widely popular good manufacturing practices (GMPs) training program. Participants can anticipate another stellar show, with both top-of- the-line exhibitors and experienced retailers who make up the core of our industry and innovative new products and exhibitors making their debut in the industry. Eighty percent of Natural MarketPlace attendees have direct purchasing power, and 35 percent of attendees report annual sales in excess of $1 million, making for an informed audience for our large numbers of high-profile exhibitors. Attendees will see the hottest new natural products from innovative, top-quality exhibitors including dietary supplements, functional foods and beverages, health and beauty aids, sports nutrition, herbals, organics, homeopathics, pet products, natural/green home products and much more. As with past Natural Products Association trade shows, natural product retailers are invited to walk the show floor free of charge. “As a health food store owner, Natural MarketPlace has long been a key annual event to discover new innovations that keep my store at the cutting edge of our industry,” said Deborah Short of Shawnee, Oklahoma. “In addition, as an educational experience, Natural MaketPlace has given me the opportunity to stay abreast of new regulations and trends in living a natural lifestyle and has really helped me expand my business.” In addition to exciting trade show exhibits, attendees can enjoy special events on the show floor such as the annual People’s Choice Awards blind taste-test competition and live product and service demonstrations or the always anticipated product launches and scientific poster sessions Participants are also invited to attend other show events such as the popular President’s Reception, our keynote event and the association’s annual business meeting. As part of the Natural Products Association’s ongoing effort to best serve our members, we encourage members to suggest event activities or seminars that would enhance the Natural MarketPlace experience. Because Natural MarketPlace is one of many educational events the association holds throughout the year, we aim to present the most valuable and pertinent information for our industry. Registration for both attendees and exhibitors is open. For more information about Natural MarketPlace 2008 call (202) 223-0101, ext. 109 or e-mail conventions@naturalproductsassoc.org . Details are also available at www.naturalproductsassoc.org/tradeshow. # # # About The Natural Products Association The Natural Products Association (www.NaturalProductsAssoc.org) is the nation’s largest and oldest non-profit organization dedicated to the natural products industry. The association represents more than 10,000 retailers, manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors of natural products, including foods, dietary supplements, and health/beauty aids. About Natural MarketPlace Natural MarketPlace 2008, the Natural Products Association’s annual convention and trade show, will be held July 17-19 at Sands Expo Convention Center and Venetian Resort Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. The conference begins on July 17 and exhibits are open July 18 and 19. For more information regarding registration and trade show activities, visit www.naturalproductsassoc.org/tradeshow or e-mail conventions@naturalproductsassoc.org. www.naturalproductsassoc.org/tradeshow

Event Profile: Scotland International Food Fair is the Food and drink show where the Public get to taste quality products and have the opportunity to buy directly from the manufacturers. The show provides an opportunity for buyers from both the UK and overseas to stock up on a wide range of products from confectionery, biscuits and wine to desserts, cheese and meat products. Visitor's Profile: A complete food technology show which is for bakers, restaurants, snacks & sweet manufacturers & person belongs to food industry. Consultants, Convenience Retailers, Departmental Stores Managers, Dieticians / Nutritionists / Food Technologists Architects / Designers / Engineers, E-Retailers. Restaurant Management, Bakery / Confectionery Manufacturers, Airline / Institutional Catering Management. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Food and beverages, fine food, delicatessen fare, products with Protected Designation of Origin, products with Protected Geographical Indication, food and gastronomic publications, household goods and gastronomic tools. Organizer: Clarion Events Ltd Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(020)-73708200

Event Profile: Garten & Ambiente offers a seasonal celebration and provides an opportunity for the public to meet the agricultural and countryside exhibitors and appreciate the skills and dedication of those who work in the industry. Visitor's Profile: Trade Visitors only - Professionals related to Plants, trees & shrubs, Pots & tubs, Water Features, Chimeneas, Hot Tubs, Gazebos, Garden Ornaments, Garden Furniture, Garden Sheds & Fencing are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Exhibitor includes Plants, trees & shrubs, Pots & tubs, Water Features, Chimeneas, Hot Tubs,Gazebos, Garden Ornaments, Outdoor Clothing, Leather Handbags, Umbrellas, Garden Furniture, Garden Sheds & Fencing, Childrens Inflatables manufacturers. Organizer: Deutsche Messe AG Messegelande, 30521, Hannover, Germany. Tel: +(49)-(511)-8931237 Fax: +(49)-(511)-8931262

Event Profile: AgriFare will cover all kinds of consumer and industrial products, services, machinery and technology and will be of high standard and attract a large number of participants and visitors. Visitor's Profile: Trade operators (Retailers, Wholesalers, importers-exporters), Agricultural Entrepreneurs, Market garden value chain operators, Institutions and associations, Consumers are the target audience. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include AGRICULTURAL EQUIPMENTS & MACHINERY, AGRO WASTE TREATMENT SYSTEMS, AGRO-TOURISM EQUIPMENT, AQUACULTURE EQUIPMENT, CHECK WEIGHT EQUIPMENTS & CONVEYORS, CLIMATE CONTROL EQUIPMENT, COLD STORAGE, CONFECTIONERY INDUSTRY EQUIPMENT, FAST FOOD EQUIPMENT, FRESH FROZEN & CANNED FOODS, IRRIGATION & DRAINAGE SYSTEMS, ORGANIC PRODUCTS & TECHNOLOGY, REFRIGERATION TECHNOLOGY, VITAMINS & DIET PRODUCTS, WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEMS, WATER SUPPLY FOR INDUSTRY. Organizer: Confederation of Indian Industry, Ahmedabad 203-204, Sears Tower, Gulbai Tekra, Near Panchwati, Ahmedabad, India. Tel: +(91)-(79)-55215956/26468872 Fax: +(91)-(79)-26462878

Event Profile: Foodex India is organised as a concurrent event to the AgriFare - 2008 (Fourth International Exhibition & Convention on Agro & Food Processing). This event is being organised for the first time with a focus to provide a common platform for the Food Industry -¿ Food Processing Technology - Food Packaging Technology - Cold Supply Chain and the Retail Chain Segment. Highlights: Exhibition with Conference with the theme : FARM TO FORK. Visitor's Profile: Food Manufacturers, Food Processing Industries, Food Consultants, Up coming entrepreneurs, Retail Chain people, Supply Chain people are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Food processing equipment, Preservation systems, Refrigeration technology, Packaging Machines, Packaging Materials, Beverages, Food Products, Processed and Frozen foods, Edible Oils & Packaged foods, Health Foods & Herbal Products, Dairy Equipment & Technology, Food Ingredients, Dairy Products and Services, Food Biotechnologies & Nutraceuticals. Organizer: Confederation of Indian Industry, Ahmedabad 203-204, Sears Tower, Gulbai Tekra, Near Panchwati, Ahmedabad, India. Tel: +(91)-(79)-55215956/26468872 Fax: +(91)-(79)-26462878

Event Profile: Agro+Mashexpo concentrates on presenting the results of the work of Hungary's agricultural research & development institutes, focusing on new agricultural products and markets. This exhibition has been the centre of innovation for Israels agricultural science, engineering and hi-tech industries for more than 15 years. Highlights: AGRO+MASHEXPO provides an opportunity not only for orientation and business transactions, but also for the discussion of the issues arising from our EU accession, as well as for the exchange of trade experience. Visitor's Profile: Professionals related to the field of Horticulture and Floriculture, Information Technology Products, Seed & Biotechnology, Fertilizers, Agro & Rural Industries, Rural Consumer Products, Agriculture research & Extension, Rural Institution & NGOs, Animal Feed & Veterinary Products, Sugar & Bi-Products Dairy and Processed Food, Poultry & Poultry products are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Agricultural machines, Animal breeding and their instruments, fodders, Forestry and forestry machines, Equipment, tools and means for establishing, furnishing and keeping ornamental and vegetable gardens and parks, Sowing seeds, flower seeds and other plant propagations, Chemical products, Agricultural services, Agricultural environment management, rural development. Organizer: Hungexpo 1101 Budapest Albertirsai ut 10, Expo ter 1, Pf. 44, Budapest, Hungary. Tel: +(36)-(1)-2636000 Fax: +(36)-(1)-2636098

Event Profile: Virginia Farm Show is the only agricultural trade show in Virginia that caters to full-time as well as the part-time farmer. In addition to exhibits of all the major lines of equipment and services there is a Skid Steer Rodeo for all the attendees to watch as well as participate in. Visitor's Profile: Trade Visitors - Professionals from agricultural, dairy, poultry, flowerticulture, horticulture related activities, Farmers, contractors, garden contractors, industry representatives, authorities and the general public are meeting each other. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Food Processing Industries, Arboriculture - Horticulture, Livestock & Poultry, Dairy and agro products, Floriculture, Sericulture, Processed foods, Dairy and Agri research, & other related industries. Organizer: Lee Publications 6113 State Highway 5, Palatine Bridge, New York, United States Of America. Tel: +(1)-(518)-6738005 Fax: +(1)-(518)-6733245

Event Profile: Food Ingredients Africa is a highly prestigious & respected event - gaining its reputation for delivering a quality audience of high profile food ingredient professionals from all over the world in this dynamic region. Ingredient manufacturers and food producers alike are finding Africa a profitable operational base. Visitor's Profile: Executives from R&D, purchasing, production, marketing & sales, quality assurance and control and general management from: Baby foods, Ice cream & desserts, Bakery products, Confectionery Institutes, Convenience foods, Fats & spreads, Organic foods, Food retailers, Food supplements, Research institutes, Fruit / vegetable products, Snack foods & cereals, Functional and health foods. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Acidulants Flavours & aromas, Additives Functional foods, Amino acids & derivatives, Fruit products, Bakery products, Herbs, spices, seasonings, Cereals Minerals, Cheese products, Chocolate products, Cocoa products, Organic ingredients, Pasta products, Confectionery products, Dairy Products, Soya products, Spirits, liqueurs & wines, Enzymes, sweeteners & syrups, Fat replacers, Vegetable products, Fats Vinegar, Fibres, dietary Vitamins. Organizer: CMP Information Expoconsult B. V. Trading, P. O. Box 200, 3600, Ae Maarssen, The Netherlands. Tel: +(31)-(346)-559444 Fax: +(31)-(346)-573 811