Speciality-Food-June-2025

42 @specialityfood M ore than 2,500 industry professionals fromacross the cheese and dairy sector will join forces at Staffordshire County Showground on 25th and 26th June, 2025, for The International Cheese & Dairy Expo. The leading global event brings together technical specialists, marketers, buyers, retailers, and categorymanagers, offering an unparalleled platform to showcase innovation, forge new connections, and gather valuable industry insights. This year’s extended format allows for amore immersive and accessible experience for all attendees say organisers. At the heart of the event are the prestigious International Cheese & Dairy Awards. Judging will take place onWednesday, 25th June, with the eagerly anticipated results unveiled, for the first time ever, during the official prize presentation on Thursday, 26th June. Attendees are also invited to join the Trade Lunch, generously sponsored by Fayrefield Foods. This informal networking event will feature street food, livemusic, and a relaxed festival-style atmosphere - the ideal opportunity to connect with peers and celebrate the industry. Organisers are proud to welcome their 2025 event partners: the Brewing, Food & Beverage Industry Suppliers Association (BFBI), the Society of Dairy Technology (SDT), and the Academy of Cheese. Eachwill play an integral role in shaping this year’s programme- bringing expert insight, educational content, and sector-wide collaboration to the heart of the Expo. With an expanded programme and a growing global audience, 2025 is set to be the exciting edition since the Expo relocated to the showground in 2020. Chairman, Ian Luxton, says, “The International Cheese and Dairy Awards has completed its transition to an expo, andmoved froma one- day to a two-day trade event in response to the growing demand for amore comprehensive and engaging experience. Thismove reflects feedback fromparticipants and stakeholders, and this change allows exhibitors and visitors tomaximize their networking opportunities, explore a wider range of products, and participate inmore educational sessions and workshops.” By extending the event duration, Ian says the aim is to enhance the overall experience for attendees, ensuring they can fully immerse themselves in the diverse world of cheese and dairy, while fostering stronger connections, as well as INTERNATIONAL CHEESE&DAIRY EXPO 2025 Cheesemakers and judges to converge at prestigious awards event in Staffordshire IMAGES: NICK JONES