8th World Food Technology and Innovation 2009 : Manufacturing 26th – 27th October 2009 World Trade Centre, Rotterdam, The Netherlands	Lead Safety Management Sponsor	Lead Operational Excellence Sponsor

The food industry, like all others is being affected by the current economic crisis. In order to thrive, the food industry must address its ongoing challenges. This is the event to attend to debate the latest manufacturing strategies as well as learn about the new developments taking place in food and beverage NPD.

This two day event gives you the perfect opportunity to get involved with the challenges of your industry and network with your peers. The conference programmes has been put together with our advisory board to ensure it reflects the current industry challenges. Hot topics include:

• Connecting innovation and manufacturing – bridging the divide and understanding total cost of ownership
• Reworking the innovation strategy in the current crisis – next generation margin management
• Running short term quick win strategies alongside long term growth
• Next generation operational excellence – boosting productivity and reducing time to cash
• Adopting the new dynamics of manufacturing leadership – fully engaging staff at levels
• Continuous improvement programmes – achieving bottom line benefits
• Creating the factory of the future – effective technologies and management strategies
• Tracking performance and productivity to successfully eliminate inefficiencies and boost KPI’s
• Crisis prevention management for food safety emergencies – controlling impacts on food safety from packaing, storage and transport

If you are interested in becoming a part of Food Technology & Innovation 2009 in a sponsorship or delegate capacity, please contact Andrew Richards.