BCMPA industry organisation set for debut appearance at IFE food and drink event

The BCMPA – The Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – is set to exhibit for the first time, at this year’s International Food & Drink Event (IFE), taking place at London’s ExCeL on the 21st-23rd March.

It is being co-located with IFE Manufacturing, and with just under four weeks to go, this is its first edition in three years, due to pandemic lockdowns, and the sector organisation believes that there will be much demand within the industry for a face-to-face event that brings together so many disciplines involved in food and drink production. The event will reflect the significant growth in demand for these services.

The BCMPA will be promoting the benefits that brands, entrepreneurs and retailers can gain from the outsourcing of their contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics projects to 3rd party suppliers.

More than 30,000 visitors are expected at IFE 2022, which provides businesses with the perfect opportunity to discover what’s new, source innovative products, understand the latest consumer trends, and build face-to-face relationships to keep ahead of the competition.

Visitors to the BCMPA stand will learn about the extensive range of services offered by its members, from new product development, formulation and manufacture, to filling, packing and distribution. BCMPA members are now playing a key role across the supply chain for many of today’s leading food and drink brands.

In addition, the BCMPA will highlight its unique search facility available on its website, which helps retailers, wholesalers and foodservice professionals in finding the ‘perfect fit’ for their 3rd party outsourcing requirements.

Emma Verkaik, Membership & Marketing Director of the BCMPA, sees this as an ideal event for both its members and the wider food and drink sector; “At a time when the value of outsourcing has never been more important in the supply chain, the IFE Manufacturing show could not be more timely.