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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

Event Profile: Foodex Meatex is the only show that covers all aspects of food production, processing, packaging and retailing. This unique mix enables busy decision makers to maximise their time at exhibitions, providing more reasons for them to visit and as a result offers far greater exhibitor value. Highlights: Foodex Meatex is co-located with Food & Drink Expo, the Baking Industry Exhibition, Convenience Retailing Show and IFFE to create the most visited food and drink trade show in the UK. Visitor's Profile: Visitors include senior management serving all sectors of the food production, processing, packaging and retailing industries - meat & poultry, fish, fresh produce, bakery, dairy, drinks, ready meals, organics, confectionery, cereals, food service, catering multiples and independent retailers. Exhibitor's Profile: Foodex Meatex will deliver exhibitors covering all aspects of food production, food processing & packaging, food safety and hygiene, ingredients, consumables, refrigeration, IT, logistics, traceability, advisory services, research and academic institutions. Organizer: William Reed Exhibitions Broadfield Park, Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom. Tel: +(44)-(1293)-613400 Fax: +(44)-(1293)-610383

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

Description: The numbers of specialists in the field of agricultural economics have diminished in many land grant institutions throughout the U.S. Six outlook seminars have been planned for agricultually diverse locations around Virginia. The seminars are designed to present timely, expert agricultural economic-outlook information so participants may make more informed decisions affecting the sustainability of the farming business. The meetings are designed for producers, extension educators, and other agricultural influencers such as lenders, input dealers, and processors from Virginia and bordering states. These mettings will utilize both on-site presenters and interactive, web-based video conferencing technology allowing experts from around the United States to make presentations. The remote sessions will be totally interactive so that participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and/or make comments to the presenters for their consideration and response.

Opal Financial Group's Latin American Private Wealth Summit is an event designed to address the challenges family offices and high net worth individuals face in Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela and other Latin American markets. By covering such issues as risk management techniques, private equity investment, tax planning, asset allocation, hedge fundselection strategies, the impact of technology on portfolio management and more, this event will focus on a range of strategies and solutions designed to maximize returns. Worldwide surges in oil prices are just one of many factors leading to tremendous economic growth in Latin America. In addition, growth in the number of high net worth individuals in Latin American countries (currently over 300,000 high net worth individuals with over $3.8 trillion in assets) presents favorable circumstances for the wealth management industry. Estimates arethat by the end of the decade, these high net worth individuals will hold over $5 trillion in assets. Participants of the Summit will engage in an open exchange of ideas on investment opportunities while maximizing their exposure through networking with the top investors, managers, plan sponsors, endowments and foundations specializing in private wealth management.

Event Profile: Middle East Natural & Organic Products Expo will include a new profile, to enhance the show. Here, the entire spectrum of natural & organic products up to packaging in an environment-friendly method will make the exhibition truly a haven for all things natural and organic. Highlights: With increased marketing focus in previous year the show attracted 3896 trade and professional visitors and about 2672 consumers, inciting over 75% of the exhibitors to repeat their participation for the 2006 edition of the event. Visitor's Profile: Importers/Exporters/Distributors/Wholesalers/Trading houses/Business Groups/ Collaboration & joint venture seekers/Manufacturers/Producers/Overseas buyers / Agents / Consultants / Franchisees are the target visitors. Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Natural Remedies, Pharma, Health, Nutritional Products/Dietary Supplements, Beauty & Personal Care Products, Food & Beverage, Herbs & Spices, Relaxation Products, Fabrics & Accessories, Gifts & Novelties, Furniture etc.

Wind & hydro constitute a large 98% of all renewable energy, with potential coming from more projects planned. Due to this large prospect, it is important that you possess the knowledge and access to the available financial and technical assistance in the market Energy IQ is proud to present Wind & Hydro Summit 2007 where integrated discussions on wind and hydro that will ensure the most relevant spectrum of perspectives to solve your financial and operational issues will be discussed.

Expected number of participants - around 350 professionals from 15-20 world countries. Working languages: English, Russian and Ukrainian. "Fruits & Vegetables of Ukraine" - it is already a very strong and internationally recognized brand for specialized international horticultural forums of Eastern Europe of highest quality. After three years of existence the Conference has been included in nearly calendars of key international and local fruit & vegetable businesses of the region. Every year the Conference gathers in Kiev from 300 to 400 professionals. Structure of the past year's "Fruits & Vegetables of Ukraine 2006. Open Market" Conference clearly demonstrates a wide interest to this event from nearly all segments of the horticultural business and confirms that the topics discussed at the event are very timely and important for all participants. It is noteworthy that in the past year's most of the participants were represented by the owners and top-management of the large companies. Active part in the conference took most of the largest fruit growers of Ukraine (apples, strawberries, peaches and other fruits), many large and medium greenhouse companies, basically all leading input suppliers, as well as companies which supplied drip irrigation systems, equipment for post harvest handling, packing and storage of fruits and vegetables, largest distributors, exports and importers of fresh produce, many large processors and several nationwide and international supermarket chains. Foreign and international companies at the conference were usually represented by input, equipment and machinery suppliers. Many importers and exporters also came to visit the conference, learn about the market and conclude fruitful contracts. There were also several international experts from other countries, who took part in the Conference. In total 37% of participants represented 16 world countries and 63% represented Ukrainian businesses. It is our strict rule that at our conferences we provide only exclusive and up-to-date information! This year's Conference is called "Fruits & Vegetables of Ukraine 2007. Meeting New Leader". While only 4 years ago we called our first horticultural conference "Market of New Opportunities". In just 4 years Ukraine has made a huge step forward in the development of the horticultural market and basically became the regional leader among the FSU countries. Below are several examples that clearly demonstrate Ukraine's progress: In 2006/07 Ukraine has exported more than 50,000 MT of fresh onions (including 20,000 MT exported to Poland and other EU countries), while only a couple of years ago Ukraine was one of the largest importers of onions. In 2004 Ukraine has 10-12 working processing plants ãîäó and in 2006 their number has grown to around 125. Most of the produced canned vegetables and fruits are exported and the market has been grown by more than 100% per year. In the past 4 years Ukraine has become one of the largest exporter of watermelons in Europe and production of melons and watermelons has more than doubled in 2006. Area under fruits and vegetables grown with drip irrigation in Ukraine has grown more than fivefold in the past 4 years (more than 100% per annum!). Presently total area of fruits and vegetables under drip irrigation in Ukraine is estimated at 45-50 thousand hectares! Ukraine has the largest area of modern greenhouses among FSU countries and continues growing it rapidly. Ukraine is the second largest producer of potatoes in Europe now after Russia. Typical cabbage harvest in Ukraine is larger than total production of cabbage in the EU-15 put together. Ukraine is one of the world leaders of gherkin production in the world and produces around 1.5mn MT of open field tomatoes every year. Ukraine is also the largest producer of cucumbers in Europe. Ukraine is one of the world leaders in cherry production and it continues to rapidly expand the area of modern cherry orchards. Considering the amount of investments into the modern orchards noted in Ukraine, the country could become a large exporter of fruits (especially apple) while presently it is a large importer. This year already Ukraine has actively exported berries. Modern cold storage facilities (including ULO or CA) are built in Ukraine more rapidly than anywhere else in the region. Without any governmental support the total size of modern storage facilities is more than doubling every year. Ukraine plans to become a WTO member in 2007-2008, which would further liberalize trade of fresh produce, inputs and equipment for horticultural business. Working languages of the Conference: Ukrainian, Russian and English Subjects discussed at the Conference: Outlook for greenhouse business of Ukraine considering global trends in consumption, logistics and energy prices. Production and price outlook for fruits, vegetables and berries in 2007/08. Potential of exports and imports of fruits & vegetables. Where to sell Ukraine's canned vegetables? Industry outlook for 2008 and strategically. Overview of vacant market niches for horticultural business of Ukraine. Presentation of modern technologies of long-term storage and transportation of fruits & vegetables. Post harvest handling of fruits, vegetables and berries - new ideas and trends. New in the technologies of fruits & vegetables production. Additional Information condictions, sponsorship packages, advertising opportunities and other information you will find on the web-site