Speciality-Food-June-2025

specialityfoodmagazine.com 43 Tickets and further information are available at internationalcheesedairyexpo.com GET IN TOUCH EXPO LOUNGE This year marks the debut of the Expo Lounge - a dedicated space designed to enhance your experience at the International Cheese & Dairy Expo. Sponsored by Fayrefield Foods, the lounge will offer complimentary refreshments and a curated grazing board, providing the perfect setting to recharge, hold informal meetings, or simply catch up with colleagues in a relaxed and comfortable environment. exploiting business opportunities within the industry. “The positive response to feedback illustrates our commitment to continually improving the event and meeting the needs of its developing audience. The event would not be possible without the continued support of our sponsors, the tireless work of the committee, themany volunteers and all our attendees. I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone as wemove forward together to cement this important SDT SUMMER SYMPOSIUM AND ANNUAL DINNER The Society of Dairy Technology (SDT) is delighted to host its 2025 Summer Symposium, sponsored by Diversey, on Tuesday, 24th June in the Members’ Pavilion at Staffordshire County Showground. This free-to-attend event will feature four expert speakers presenting on key topics within the cheese and dairy sectors, offering valuable insights and discussion points for professionals across the industry. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to explore the trade stands, connect with peers, and enjoy a complimentary buffet lunch, generously sponsored by Faedah Solutions. The annual dinner will take place the following evening, also at Staffordshire County Showground. Open to both members and non- members, the evening will include a guest speaker and promises to be a fantastic opportunity for networking and celebration. Tickets and further details are available online at sdt.org and historical event on the dairy calendar.” Academy of Cheese Education plays a central role at the International Cheese & Dairy Expo, and in 2025 organisers are proud to partner with the Academy of Cheese to deliver a dedicated educational platform. This engaging sessionwill introduce attendees to the Academy’s Structured Approach to Tasting Cheese - a foundational framework for understanding and articulating flavour, texture, and aroma. Participants will delve into the principles of sensory analysis, take part in a guided blind tasting of five carefully selected cheeses, and develop confidence in using professional tasting terminology. The sessionwill be led by acclaimed industry experts Noemie Richard-Stein and Tracey Colley, offering an unmissable opportunity to learn from two of the sector’smost respected voices. BFBI The Expo is delighted to partner with the Brewing, Food & Beverage Industry Suppliers Association (BFBI) to create fresh opportunities for cross-sector collaboration in 2025. This partnership opens the door for the trade audience to connect with beer producers whose processes sharemany synergies with dairy manufacturing. As part of this collaboration, BFBI has enlisted TomWalker & Sons to present a series of cheese and beer pairing sessions, hosted by industry expert Alex Barlow. These tastings will explore the art of pairing flavour profiles, providing both inspiration and insight for producers and retailers alike.