Speciality Food Magazine June 2024

specialityfoodmagazine.com 35 IN DETAIL WHERE: Staffordshire County Showground WHEN: 27th-29th June 2024 WEB: internationalcheeseawards. co.uk NEED O KNOW NEED TO KNOW Official registration courtesy of IFF is being introduced for the 2024 event – you can register via buytickets.at/ internationalcheesedairyexpo/1073765 The Keynote Speaker stage. Sponsored by A B Dairy, the stage will host sessions from leading industry names throughout the day on 28th June. Winners of the Supreme Champion and Retailer categories will be announced at 4pm on 27th June at the main keynote stage by show director Chris Chisnall and judging director Dai Williams. In protecting the heritage of the show, it remains as relevant today as it has always been in providing a day on the calendar to not only celebrate great achievements but focus on the cheese and dairy industry under one rooft A note from Ian Luxton, chairman of the International Cheese & Dairy Awards “The International Cheese and Dairy Expo, incorporating The International Cheese and Dairy Awards, is an event run by industry representatives to protect the unique history of the awards and importantly support the cheese and dairy industry to establish quality credentials and showcase products to potential customers. “It serves to encourage competition, facilitate professional networking, benchmark existing products internationally, showcase innovative products and promote both UK and wider global commerce. “In protecting the heritage of the show, it remains as relevant today as it has always been in providing a day on the calendar to not only celebrate great achievements but focus on the cheese and dairy industry under one roof. “By actively encouraging a collaborative approach with the Society of Dairy Technology and Dairy Industries International teams, we can present a holistic event which remains relevant to the entire industry, and of course, a wonderful occasion for old industry friends and ex-colleagues to meet once a year!”