Show Review UK June-July Issue 102

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Your Essential Guide To The Biggest And Best Exhibitions Held In The UK

Also Inside This IssueCrufts ShowEducation ShowSustainability Show

Next MonthNaidex ShowThe Pulse Showand much more...

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EdIToR’S CoMMENTWelcome to the latest edition of Show Review UK. It is great to see the weather finally picking up and the sunshine beaming down on us. Our directors and journalists have been busy travelling across the UK to bring reviews on the biggest and best exhibitions directly to you.This month the magazine has a great selection of companies who have impressed us during the last few months. We have our Top Twenty-Five Companies appearing in the magazine from the IFE Show. There was a great range of exhibitors showcasing their products at the show this year which made our job extra difficult. But our directors managed to single out the companies who they felt stood out at the show this year. In this issue you will also find the Top Thirty Exhibitors selected from Pure London. The exhibitors involved offered a range of Womanswear, Jewellery and Accessories to the Retail and Fashion Industry. We also have reviews on the Crufts Show, The Education Show and Sustainability Live.So keep on browsing through this edition of Show Review UK and see who catches your imagination!

Next Edition: The Pulse Show, The Naidex Show and much more.......

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Contents PagePg 3 IFE Show - Top Twenty-Five CompaniesHave a look at who we have selected as a Top Twenty-Five Company, with fantastic products and outstanding customer service these companies stood out from the crowd!

Pg 14Pure Show Review - Top Thirty CompaniesCheck out our Top Thirty Exhibitors from the Pure Show. Each company was worthy of this exceptional award offering sensational products to the Fashion and Retail Industry.

Pg 22Crufts Show Review - Top Twenty CompaniesDog Lovers?! Check out who our directors have selected as a Top Twenty Company this year from the show in Birmingham. Offering a whole range of products and services to the pet industry you will not be disappointed. Pg 28Education Show Review - Top Twenty-Five ExhibitorsThe Education Show was a great success this year. Find out which Top Twenty-Five Companies we feel deserve credit for their performance at the show.

Pg 33Sustainability Live - Top Ten ExhibitorsFind out who we selected as our Top Ten Exhibitors this year. They all stood out at the NEC, so turn to page 33 and see why....

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Originally having launched with it’s 330ml and 1 litre natural coconut water, CHI recently expanded the range with 5 new SKUs: three flavoured coconut water including Tropical, Mango, Pineapple which use all natural ingredients. And in June Chi will release its prebiotic and dairy free Chocolate and Coffee coconut milks in 330ml TetraPak with Dreamcap closures.

Chi sources its raw material from Asia and gives back a portion of proceeds towards delivering supplies to orphanages in Thailand.

For more information on our products please contact on one of the below methods:

Call Us On: 01782 567 120 E-mail: [email protected]: www.chidrinks.co

It’s been a huge year for Chi Drinks - having become the fastest growing coconut water in the UK, outselling and outperforming competitors on the shelf.

Chi launched in Dec 2011, becoming a best-seller on Amazon within 2 weeks of launch. Listings quickly followed with major wholesale and retail outlets and CHI is now listed in over 500 stores in the UK, including Ocado, Wh Smith, Whole Foods and Planet Organic. In addition, CHI exports to around 15 countries and has a planned US launch later this year.

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Chi drinks: Market Leader In Coconut Water!

IFE13 CELEBRATES IT’S MoST SPECTACULAR SHoW To dATE

Over four days, IFE13 – the UK’s largest international food and drink trade event – was action packed, attracting thousands of buyers from national and international retailers, wholesalers and foodservice outlets. With more than 1,100 exhibitors from over 50 countries, there was ample opportunity to identify innovative new products and do business.

Christopher McCuin, Event Director of IFE13 and Pro2Pac, commented, “If I could pick one word to describe the shows it would be ‘buzzing’. Whether wandering around the stands, listening to first class speakers, watching emotional pizza chefs win their equivalent of the Oscars, or getting second-to-none industry

advice, ExCeL was alive with excitment and anticipation. All of this proves how important the food, drink and packaging industry is and we can’t wait to get started on the next IFE and Pro2Pac.”

Visitor attractions were at the heart of the show, with many high-profile speakers in attendance, from David Heath MP, Minister of State for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, Groceries Code Adjudicator, Christine Tacon and Mike Coupe, Group Commerical Director at Sainsbury’s, to top chefs Alyn Williams and Steve Munkley. There was a constant stream of seminars, demonstrations, attractions and one-to-one sessions taking place throughout IFE including The Skillery, British Regional Kitchen, The Hub, Export Advice Centre, New Products Live, UK Dairy Export Forum, Fresh Ideas Winners Showcase, the Future of Convenience installation and the UK and internatiuonal Meet-the-Buyer events.

IFE13 also played host to two internationally renowned pizza championships – the European Final of Giropizza of Europe, won by Frenchman Mehdi Douimry, and the UK Final of the World Pizza Championships, which saw Antonio Macera from Glasgow selected to represent the country at the finals in Parma, Italy on the 15-17 April 2013.

For more details on IFE13 and IFE15, visit www.ife.co.uk, follow @IFEexhibition on Twitter, or join the debate on LinkedIn: www.ife.co.uk/linkedin.

ExCeL London was a hive of activity last week as the food, drink and packaging industries turned out in force for a spectacular edition of the co-located IFE13 and Pro2Pacevents. Exhibitors and visitors enthusiastically received both shows, commenting on the busy aisles, insightful attractions and impressive presentation delivered by event organisers Fresh Montgomery. Early indications show the event attracted an audience of 26,498 professionals (subject to ABC audit) from 95 countries, including an over 10% rise in attendance from international visitors.

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Be Fast: Super Convenient & Healthy Breakfast on The Go!Be Fast is a new super convenient & healthy breakfast on the go product. Be Fast featured at the IFE and received lots of interest from many different types of consumers, all with one thing in common, they had little time in the morning for a traditional breakfast.Whether it be young consumers who had to rush out to school, college or just didn’t like eating breakfast in the morning, and older consumers rushingout to work they all saw Be Fast as an awesome replacement to the traditional sit down cereals which dominate the cereal category.Be Fast is high in fibre and is nutritionally better than many cereals available today, with the high fibre content this is great to fill you up much longer than other cereal products and therefore reduces the need for an early lunch or mid-morning snack. Austin Bailey said, “It is amazing to have been selected as one of the top 25 exhibitors at the IFE, especially as Be Fast is such a new product and so different to the current cereal options. I think this shows people are going to love the convenience of Be Fast.Contact us on: 01628 421 760 - Email: [email protected] visit our website: www.befast.co.uk

Melliris: Pure Honey Is Hard To Find. But What If You Just did?

We at Melliris do things differently. Not only have we been holding the secrets to honey-making for decades, but we also know that through respect, integrity and simplicity we are able to present you with nature’s purest, most valuable wealth at its very best.

The Melliris family gathers only meticulous beekeepers, skillful hive architects and expert collectors of the richest resource that nature has to offer. We invite you on a virtual journey to meet the Melliris beekeepers via our website – www.melliris.com.

Contact details: Website: www.melliris.com Email: [email protected] Phone: +32/23.24.81.18

Ready meals are often seen as bland, low quality, microwavable products without any real nutritional value. But that’s the price you pay for a quick and filling meal after a long day, right?

Well not any more, as the Yummy Foods Corporation is launching a new, ground-breaking eco-friendly food system, as well as a variety of individually prepared meals – with fresh products and seasoning provided, ready to eat in just 10 minutes.

Yummy Foods: Prepared Meals Ready To Eat In 10 Minutes...

Individual meals can be cooked with ordinary kitchen utensils, or with the Yummy Foods smart cooker using “steam fusion” – a quick and easy process. The highly energy efficient system does not require adding water, saving billions of litres annually.

The smart cooker system has won a double gold British Invention of the Year award, but it doesn’t stop in the kitchen. In order to ensure consumers have the full range of nutrition for minimal effort and cost, Yummy Foods has incorporated the use of social media.

“We’ve created a website where consumers can go online and see what is in the food – the nutrients, the calories, and the cooking requirements. If they like it, they can vote for it,” says Israel Lwanga, CEO of Yummy Foods. “The more votes a meal gets, the higher up on the list it goes and then that’s what gets delivered to the supermarket.”

Tel: 020 8842 4644 Email: [email protected]: www.naturall.co.uk

Fridge Rentals: Great Success At IFE13!

Telephone: 01925 658 315 Email us: [email protected]: www.fridgerentals.com

The Fridge Rentals Team would like to thank everyone who chose us as their preferred refrigeration rental supplier at IFE13. We hope that you were happy with our service and that you had a very successful show. We are already looking forward to the next International Food & Drink Event in 2 years time.

We would also like to thank everyone who visited our stand and chatted to our staff. It was nice to meet to you all and we hope to hear from you soon regarding any future refrigeration rental requirements you may have, whether for short or long term hire.

The Fridge Rentals team wish you and your business well in 2013.


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Silver Hill Foods: The Very Best of Irish duck!Silver Hill Farm is a fully integrated family owned and managed Duck Company. Founded over 50 years ago by Ronnie and Lyla Steele in Emyvale, Co. Monaghan.The present Managing Director is their son Stuart Steele. Silver Hill Farm’s success is as result of the unique Silver Hill breed of Pekin Duck, which is renowned within theindustry for being flavoursome, succulent,tender and consistent in its quality. All aspects of our duck production are owned and controlled by Silver Hill Farm from breeding, egg production, hatching and selection to processing and cooking. Ultra sound scanning is used to assist in the selection of our breeding Ducks. This combined with over 50 years of husbandry experience has resulted in lower fat content and increased depth of breast meat whilst maintaining succulence and flavour.

All our products are hand prepared, our cooked product range is slow cooked to ensure the constancy and the highest quality finished produce. We can manufacture both the raw and cooked Duck products to the specific requirements of our customers. . As a result the Silver Hill brand is well known and highly respected throughout Europe, China and beyond.To find out more information contact us on: 00 353 47 87124or visit our website www.silverhillfoods.com

A fully integrated family owned duck producer supplyingthe highest quality innovative raw & cooked duck

• Irish family farmed duck and the customers first choice ofquality

• All our products are hand cooked to ensure consistency• All ducks are farmed on the Steele family farm• Unique Silver Hill breed of duck, which is known for being

flavoursome, succulent tender meat and consistent in itsquality

• Silver Hill can offer Catering and Retail solutions for all yourDuck requirements

• Regular winners of Great Taste Awards Gold Stars• Now offering Duck Down Pillows and Duvets for a truly great

nights sleep

For any sales enquires please email [email protected] call our office on 00353 (0) 4787124

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alacalc.com: online Nutritional Recipe Calculatoralacalc.com is an online nutritional recipe calculator tailored to the food industry, including manufacturers, retailers, restaurants, bakeries, cafes and sandwich shops.Calculations include a full range of 55 nutrients, vitamins and minerals, a report for 20 different allergens, QUID ingredients list and a selection of graphics for GDA and traffic light values, all downloadable as a report in JPEG, PDF or XLS format. Furthermore, alacalc.com offers advanced features such as a costings calculator that allows quick and simple cost analysis of your recipes.These calculations use the latest official nutrient databases provided by the UK Food Standards Agency and the US Department of Agriculture to produce accurate nutritional information suitable for retail package labelling. Users have instant access to 12,000 ingredients and can define their own sub-recipes and custom ingredients.Thanks to a la calc’s intuitive web interface, users obtain results within minutes without the need for software installation. All of this functionality is available on a pay-per-recipe basis from £2 per recipe or unlimited use from £149.50 per year.

For more information contact us on: 01302 764 [email protected] or visit our website www.alacalc.com


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dJM Food Solutions: Award Winning Wood Cook SalmonDJM Food Solutions is proud to introduce the Cedar Bay Grilling Company TM from Canada with their multi award winning Atlantic Salmon ready to cook on a Cedar Board - a gourmet seasoned salmon fillet that is cooked directly on thewood in the oven or on the barbeque!

Exclusively imported by DJM Food Solutions, the product was featured with great success at this year’s IFE and European Seafood Exposition in Brussels where it was a finalist in the Seafood Prix d’Elite new products competition.

Cedar Bay products are currently sold with considerable success throughout Canada and the USA; the salmon and cedar boards have full accreditation, traceability and are from sustainable resources. Rich in Omega 3, the Cedar Planked Salmon is available in single portion servings or full sides in four different seasonings: Maple BBQ; Hickory Smoked Maple; Sugar and Spice; Lemon & Dill. From the same company comes unique salmon burgers, rissoles (bites) and ready to poach which are generating considerable interest.For further information please call Stephen Calnan on 07764 631229 or go to www.djmfoodsolutions.co.uk

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Melt Water original: The Formula of Your HealthWe are proud to present a new and unique European product- still artesian water “Melt Water original”. Produced by completely recreating the formation and melting of glaciers, this water is not only ideal in its purity but also in its structure. It’s more than just water that’s been frozen and melted, by using special technology we recreate the natural processes occurring when glaciers form and extract only the purest fraction of ice (around 40%) which latter becomes “Melt Water original”.It is known that regular consumption of melt water helps strengthen the immune system, removes toxins and normalizes the human metabolism. It is melt water that is used in regions where , according to surveys, the longest-living people reside.A unique technology of producing water “Melt Water Original” ensures the protection from bacteria and viruses. Therefore, we guarantee that in the process of production we did not use any substances hazardous to the human body.Presented to the public in March at the IFE13 in London, “Melt Water Original” is quickly gaining popularity and is already being shipped to UAE, Canada, USA, Spain, UK and other countries.Telephone: +37069878873 - Email: [email protected]: www.meltwateroriginal.eu



Smartfoods: Revolution To Popcorn...Smartfoods has brought a revolution to popcorn snacking in Greece and has managed to be the leader in popcorn sales in less than two years in the Greek market, with more than 30000 points of sale. With 45 years experience in raw plant material production, popcorn is a result among other activities, of hard work and precision, in the last couple of years. Our poprcorn is produced in a vertically intergrated productionindustry from the raw material up to the end product. This results to a detailed quality control along withcost reduction. Popcorn seed of increased expansion, cultivated in 200 acres of our own land, under one of the best climates in the world.9 different flavours that will amaze you. MyPopcorn Butter, Pizza, Cheddar Cheese, Barbecue, Tomato & Olive, Cream & Cinamon, Mexican, Banana and Strawberry. Saltiness which is absorbed in the product and does not leave grease hands. Packaging of 5.1lt and 1.2lt buckets. GM free. For more information call us on: (+30) 25410 27166 or visitour website: www.smartfoods.com.gr

Appy Food And drinks: New, Innovative Products!Appy Food and Drinks is the innovative FMCG Company thatemphasises its core values informulating healthier and fun alternative children’s products, than those presently sold on the market.Appy is unveiling the first UK range of Schools approved juice drinks to feature three Nickelodeon licenses: SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.The drink is the first of its kind in Europe to use augment reality packaging from Tetra Pak; through this interactive feature on the back of the drink’s carton, kids will be able to scan props with their smartphoneand use them on the Appy App. Appy Food and Drinks is also launching a squeezable foil pouch version of the Nickelodeon-licensed juice drinks; the pouches will be the UK’s first range to use natural sweetener Stevia, making the drink all green on the drinks traffic light system. Telephone: 08449 911 494 - Email: [email protected]: www.appyco.com

drink CocoMojo: Say Hello To Mojo...

All the ingredients have been carefully chosen for their physical and brain boosting properties. CocoMojo has been trialled on the European Golf Tour, The Winter Fancy Foods Fair 2013 and was exhibited at the IFE 2013 in London Excel to highly positive acclaim.As a revitalising and replenishing beverage, CocoMojo provides busy consumers with a healthy boost to body, mind and mojo. Mojo is the positive energy that starts from the inside and radiates outwards. CocoMojo prides itself on its ability to deliver finest quality products to its customers with the additional benefit of being additive free and containing a splendid nutritional profile. This wonderfully versatile lifestyle beverage is full of zest and mojo.CocoMojo is an aseptic cold fill ambient product with a shelf life of 12 months. The drink will be available in 250ml on-the-go Tetra Prisma cartons. Website: www.drinkcocomojo.com / Facebook: CocoMojo LtdTwitter: @drinkcocomojo

Prepare for lift-off… CocoMojo is set to be launched in June 2013! CocoMojo is full of goodness, blending coconut water, coconut milk, tropical fruits, botanical herbs and aromatic spices. This unique, all natural beverage is free from refined sugar, dairy, caffeine and gluten, and manages to retain an incredibly delicious and original flavour.

Thanks For Franks Bakery: Top 25 Exhibitor At IFE!I created this recipe for a Granola Bar 15 years ago. At the time we had Thanks for Franks Luncheonette’s, Central London.

What I had in mind was a rich moist and delicious tasting product that was packed with Fruit and Seeds, was all natural and made by hand in small batches.

This is the recipe we use today; it now has developed into 5 flavours and is available in different sizes and weights.

They leave a warm and satisfying taste, one that makes you wish you had just one more bite!

When we heard we had been selected as one of the “Top 25 Products” at IFE 2013, both my wife Marion and I were gleaming with Pride and Joy.

To be recognized for our hard work and determination in getting a product to this height of distinction, proves that with a vision of what you want to achieve, a plan to follow, and a great product, you have a chance. IFE was a great vehicle for us to do just that. Many thanks to Show Review UK, for choosing us.For more information call us on; 0203 590 0211 or visit www.thanksforfranks.com





West Coast Chill: Pure Energy drink - Great Tasting Formula!WEST COAST CHILL PURE ENERGY’S great tasting formula is based on natural ingredients and contains NO SUGAR, NO CAFFEINE, NO ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, is naturally sweetened, naturally flavored, and fortified with vitamins and herbs. West Coast Chill Pure Energy is presented in a traditional beverage can and in the world’s first and only Self- Chilling Beverage Can.

West Coast Chill is the first finished product to use the Chill Can technology developed by Joseph Company International, Inc. The award winning eco-friendly micro-cool technology uses CO2reclaimed from the atmosphere and activated by a renewable carbon vegetable source. An activation button on the bottom of the can allows the beverage to drop 30 degrees within minutes; it requires no refrigeration or outside energy.

West Coast Chill has now positioned itself as a premium alternative brand. The high consumption of sugar and caffeine in the leading energy drinks has become a major health concern. Diets high in sugar have been associated with various health problems such as dental caries, obesity, and poor quality of life. Caffeine, a key ingredient in most energy drinks, is continually identified as a contributing factor for the increase in emergency room visits attributed to non-alcoholic energy drinks.For more information visit our website www.westcoastchill.com

Funnybones: Market Leader In Mexican And Tex-Mex FoodInnovation has always been at the forefront of the Funnybones business – since its inception in 1984, when Funnybones was responsible for introducing ‘Baby Back Ribs in BBQ Sauce’ to the UK market, they have grown to become the market leader for Mexican and Tex-Mex products.Based in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, they service the majority of the UK with a fleet ofmulti-temperature vehicles. Theirpassionate and knowledgeable team of ‘foodies’ can providemenu solutions, advice, as well as an eclectic and quality driven range of exciting products. Inspiration and food ideas are drawn from around the world and from every section of the catering industry. Visits to Mexico and the USA are key to keeping ahead of competitors, enabling them to spot the next food trends that are on their way to the UK.They created quite a stir at this year’s IFE exhibition in March, by showcasing the ‘on trend ‘ theme of Street Food – cooking delicious soft corn tortillas with a rajas topping, pulled pork sliders and New York style hot dogs from the back of a very cute Piaggio or Italian version of a tuk tuk to you and me! Telephone Number: 01707 321 234Email Address: [email protected]: www.funnybones.co.uk

Aloe Fruit Burst: The Innovative New drink From Asia

Show Review UK are delighted to announce that Aloe Fruit Burst has been selected as one of the Top Twenty-Five Exhibitors from the IFE Show this year.Aloe Fruit Burst is an innovative new drink from Asia which combines delicious fruit flavours with the fresh taste of Aloe Vera juice and pulp. All of their eight great tasting drinks contain 15% Aloe Vera juice and pulp, giving you a unique and refreshing experience.Choose from the exclusive range of flavours, including our premium drink, Passion Fruit Juice. This delicious drink contains 25% Passion Fruit juice combined with 15% Aloe Vera juice and pulp for a satisfying taste.Some of the other great tasting tropical and traditional flavourings include Pineapple, Lime, Strawberry and Lychee, all with the Aloe Vera suspended within the drinks for a refreshing, unique taste.

Contact us on: 01202 640331 – Email [email protected] or visit the website www.aloefruitburst.com



Share The Love! oloves, The Healthy olive SnackOloves bring you the tastiest olives, freshly packed and in a range of delicious flavours, bursting with natural goodness they’re high in loveliness and really low in calories, no stones, no fuss - just the best gluten free snack going!

To discover more please contact;Tel: 020 8144 [email protected]

Garavogue: Enjoy A Broghie, Less Than 20 Calories Each!Garavogue was delighted with the entire IFE show experience, and I suppose more importantly everyone who visited our boothseemed delighted with our Broghies product. Everyone enjoyed seeing our small Broghie machine which is meant to go right out into the floor of a store or restaurant “pop out” delicious and healthy wheat cakes or our corn tostadas (which are made with gluten free ingredients).

They were even more delighted with the crispy texture and delicious taste. They were amazed to learn that each Broghie was less than 20 calories, had 0 fat and 0 sugar and was very low in sodium (less than 1%). They could not believe that the product had a 4 week shelf life!Retailers were also impressed with how our Broghies can help them sell more of their own label products including jams, hummus and many other dips, yogurt, fresh fruit and countless other items. We are now hoping that retailers throughout the UK and the rest of Europe will allow us to bring our product to their consumers!To discover more please visit www.garavogue.ca

Veronica’s Snacks: “Guilt-Free” Snack For All Ages...Veronica’s Snacks was set up in July 2012, by mum-of-three Veronica Kenneally. The company came about because Veronica wanted to produce a healthy “guilt-free” snack for all age groups.

Veronica’s Snacks are Gluten Free, 60 percent lower in fat than conventional crisps and contain no cholesterol, no trans-fat, no wheat and are lower in salt.

The snacks are available in two sizes 23g and 85g and in memorable, colourful packs, which along withpoint of sale materials, are designed to appeal towards female shoppers.

New flavours in the range are due to be launched over the next few weeks, with Veggie snacks – Garlic and Herbs and Garlic and Tomato coming on stream, along with a new Mango bar. The existing flavours are Barbeque and Sour Cream, Herb and Onion.

Veronica’s Snacks are available in over 100 stores in the Republic of Ireland, but since the company’s successful stand at IFE13, there are plans to bring the products to the UK, as well as France and other European countries. Online retail is also planned.

Telephone Number: 00 353 86258 7497Email Address: [email protected]: www.veronicassnacks.ie

The renowned Fornetti brand, already present in 28 countries all over Europe and also in Canada, after a successful trial period of nine months has officially launched its products in the U.K.

Fornetti London: Launch of Products In The UK!

Due to the popularity and reputation of the brand in Europe and based on the positive feedback of the introductory sales Fornetti anticipates a great success in the U.K. market as well.

The Fornetti Franchise is a complex manufacturing and marketing system founded for the exhibition baking of puff pastry preserved by quick freezing.

One of the most attractive features of Fornetti products for consumers is the diversity of flavours and sizes available. Also the fact that all pastries are manufactured with non-hydrogenated margarine will appeal to more health-conscious customers.

As for franchise partners, the well-established background and system, which guarantees continuous and reliable profit with a small investment and low operating costs, offers a unique opportunity to enhance profitability of existing retail outlets or establish profitable new outlets.

[email protected] / www.fornetti.hu/mainpage_enhttp://www.ifeproductsearch.com



The Foods of Athenry: Spirit of The Irish Fight Back!

Based in the West of Ireland, the Foods of Athenry are a family-owned, farm-based bakery that bakes additive-free original recipe premium products with a guaranteed high taste profile. 27 Taste Awards in the last 5 years certainly support that claim!Gluten free by choice or necessity - expect no compromise with their delicious range of gluten & wheat free free crackers, breakfast cereals, flapjacks, cookies, cakes & bars plus an exciting.Established in 2004 by the Lawless family, the company now has two separate bakery units with one producing certified and ‘crossed grain’ registered gluten-free products. A devastating fire in June 2011 saw the place burn to the ground, but they came back in 2012 after an 8 month break determined to pick up where they left off imbued with that fighting spirit the Irish are famous for.Considered experts in dietary restrictions, their innovative and unique range cater to all dietary requirements and include dairy and sugar free options. They are available nationwide in Irish Tesco, Dunnes, Spar and Supervalu stores.For more information call +353 91 848152 or visit our website www.foodsofathenry.ie

Freedom Cereals: ‘Keep Me Going...’ Has It All!Freedom Cereals Ltd used IFE to launch the first in their exciting new range of healthier breakfast cereals: ‘Keep Me Going Fit + Healthy’.Made from wholegrain barley and oats, the cereal contains less than five times the salt found in many ‘healthier’ brands and around half the sugar - and yet it gained an overwhelming thumbs-up for taste from many high profile health professionals. This is because it uses a special low sodium sea salt; and because the little sugar used is sprayed onto the surface, where it delivers the greatest taste (and also helps retain crunchiness in milk).A further benefit is the cereal’s low Glycaemic Index (Gi), just 49.1. Roughly the same as porridge, it therefore provides an excellent yet simple slow-release-energy alternative. And if all that’s not enough, this high fibre product supports several authorised health claims concerning reduced fatigue, healthy blood pressure and blood-sugar levels. Finally, to maximise appeal, children will particularly enjoy collecting the 3 x Trading Cards free in each pack, featuring national flags and country facts. For more information call us on 020 8464 1665 or visit www.KeepMeGoing.net

Success At IFE For Irish dairy Board-owned UK Businesses!Irish Dairy Board-owned UK businesses Meadow Cheese, The Cheese Warehouse and Adams Food Ingredients successfully exhibited at IFE 2013 at London’s ExCel. The companies united on one stand and showcased their vast range of products.

Meadow Cheese works in partnership with customers to create innovative dairy solutions to suit any product brief. They deliver effective ingredients allowing customers to improve products through enhanced functionality. The company presented their range of value added cheese and dairy based ingredients for both savoury and sweet applications.

The Cheese Warehouse supply high quality British and Continental cheese in numerous formats to UK food manufacturing, wholesale and foodservice sectors. They launched their new award-winning Eatwell reduced sodium cheese; a joint venture with master cheesemakers Cricketer Farm, which recently won ‘Product of the Year’ at the Health and Vitality Honours.

Adams Food Ingredients is a leading powder specialist providing high quality ingredients for a range of applications. The team presented their new AdPure™ range of natural dairy powders, including butter, cream and cheese powders that offer premium taste and quality. AdPure™ dairy enhanced powders add value to products and offer clean declaration, versatility and cost savings.www.meadowcheese.co.uk / www.thecheesewarehouse.co.uk /www.afi.co.uk


Brocks Chocs: outstanding Achievements Award 2013

Danesh Amin is a young chocolatier and the founder of Brocks Chocs, a successful confectionary business which was started in 2007 by Danesh when he was just 10 years of age and still in full time education. Since 2007 Danesh has raised a lot of money for charity by selling his extensive range of luxury chocolates.

Danesh has also received a lot of recognition and won many awards for his work including the ‘Outstanding Achievements Award’ in February 2013. Additionally in April 2013 Danesh successfully completed two courses; one in the science of chocolate centres and one in the chocolate production itself. This has been a great chance for Danesh to develop his knowledge and now produce his own high class range of chocolate bars, pralines and truffles.

The company has really developed after the new launch at the IFE13 exhibition in London, as Danesh has received contracts in other countries as well as UK itself. This has now allowed Danesh to fit the new brand of chocolates into the confectionary market and start plans on a new factory in Brockham.

If you would like to know more information about Danesh or Brocks Chocs please contact us on 07585 309653 or email [email protected] where we will be happy to help.


Alassala ltd derived its name from the Arabic word Alassala which signifies “authenticity and originality”. They specialise in both the import and export of the finest ethically cold pressedOrganic Argan Oil from the south west of Morocco.

Ethically Sourced 100% organic Moroccan Argan oil Now in UK!

We use only authentic methods in preparing our products with no chemical or artificial additives for you to enjoy a pure, natural and authentic product.

As a member of both East Midlands Fine Food and Food and Drink Forum, we use only 100% ethically sourced cold pressed Organic Moroccan Argan Oil produced by women’s co-operatives that support the local growing communities.

Our commitment to providing the highest quality ethically sourced organic product has attracted significant media attention and we are now exporting to Ireland, Poland, Czech Republic and Denmark in addition to distributing within UK through the national distributors of fine, natural and organic products.

For more information contact Azzelarab Elalaoui at Alassala Ltd on: 0115 927 0739 / 07722791288. Email us [email protected] or visit www.alassala.co.uk

At Isbre, we’ve searched far and wide to find the world’s purest water.We found it at a sub-Arctic glacier in a remote, exceptionally pristine region of Norway. Since Isbre means “glacier” in Norwegian, that’s what we decided to call our product, because that’s all you get: crisp, refreshing water with no impurities to disturb its taste. Norwegian Glacier Water is, quite simply, a glacier in a bottle. But taste isn’t the only characteristic to savor...Microbiological testing has shown that Isbre glacier spring water is purer than the rest. And independent laboratory analyses have shown that Isbre hasthe lowest total dissolved solids(TDS) ever recorded for a natural, unprocessed water. To us, this means that its levels of salt, mineral and metal compounds are incredibly low. To you, it means that you’re getting the healthiest and purest water you can buy.

ISBRE: The Purest drinking Water Available...

Email: [email protected]: www.isbrewater.co.uk


Pure London Show Review - Top Thirty Exhibitors PURE LoNdoN SHoW REVIEW

Pure London, organised by i2iEvents Group, took place at London Olympia from 10th – 12th February 2013 and welcomed over 12,000 high calibre buyers from both the UK and internationally. Nowin its 33rd season, and widelyrecognised as the UK’s leadingtrade fashion buying event, Pure London is also one of Europe’s leading transactional exhibitions, making it an excellent barometer for the retail industry; and this season it reported a buoyant and confident mood at the event, with positive feedback from both exhibitors and retailers.

The ‘who’s who’ of fashion buying attend Pure LondonKey independent retailers such as ASOS, Amazon, Figleaves and Net a Porter and department stores including Fenwick, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, House of Fraser and Selfridges, to name but a few, were all in attendance at Pure London this season. The high street was also out in force with buyers from Bertie, Dune, Mango, Monsoon, Next, Top Shop and Warehouse, amongst many others,all visiting the show. Underlining the importance of Pure London on the international buying calendar, the show also played host to buyers from throughout Europe to as far afield as Hong Kong, Japan and Australia.

LEAdING FASHIoN EVENT, PURE LoNdoN, SEES SUCCESSFUL A/W 13 SEASoN WITH BUYERS IN CoNFIdENT Mood

More than 1,000 brands and a strong international element showcasedThis season over 1,000 brands were presented by exhibitors representing directional fashion, accessories and footwear. Footwear in particular saw a big increase in interest from buyers, as Pure London now presents the strongest and most directional offering of branded footwear in the UK. This season also saw the show present 320 international labels, a year on year increase of 6%. Amongst these were 63 French brands, 35 Italian brands, 49 Spanish, 12 Portuguese and 18 German brands.

Over 50 hours of insight from 75 top industry expertsBuyers and retailers visit Pure London to write orders and source new collections, but are also using the show as a vital live resource for business advice. Speakers taking part this season included Julie Deane, Founder of The Cambridge Satchel Company, British designer Zandra Rhodes, Richard Pollin, Head of Business at Google, James Barnett, Production Coordinator of Selfridges and Draper’s Editor in Chief, Caroline Nodder.Julie Driscoll, Portfolio Director for Fashion and Jewellery at i2i Events Group, commented, “We had a fantastic show and it’s an exciting time for Pure London. We are working even more closely with our buyers and exhibitors year on year to ensure that Pure London is ahead of the game on every level and consistently delivering what our customers want.”

Jolonté Vous! Unveiled AW13 Collection At Pure London!JOLONTÉ VOUS! caught the attention of both retailers and press for the debut of its new Origami Magnétique collection exclusively at Pure London in February! This new collection has already captured the attention of international markets such as Japan, UK, Russia, Denmark and Italy.

Owner and designer, Pauline Kondratuk commented, “We have launched our new collection with a focus on internationalmarkets. London was one of the Cities that we debuted the collection and it attracted buyers and press from around the world. Our collection is based on elegant shift dresses reinterpreted with an abundance of versatility – in just one simple step, a sophisticated day look is turned into a second, extravagant night look.”

The AW13 collection “Origami Magnétique” takes its inspiration from the Japanese art of origami, which combines highly complex forms with simple classic structures. Applied to the new shift dress collection, asymmetric textile sections are pieced together using an original fastener system – hidden magnets – to form a harmonious, elegant composition. By simply opening the magnetic fasteners, a new, unexpected design is created. This sculptural aesthetic, the result of refined tailoring, structured fabrics and concealed magnetic fasteners, is unique and the key feature of the “Origami Magnétique” collection.

For further Information contact Pauline Kondratuk:Telephone: 00496995861576Email [email protected]: www.jolonte-vous.com


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MUSTANG SHOESDavid [email protected] 07974 15 52 74

Mustang Shoes: Taking The UK By Storm!MUSTANG SHOES is one of the fastest growing brands in the UKMUSTANG - the shoe and denim lifestyle brand, founded in 1932 is one of Europes’ leading jeanswear and lifestyle brands, selling its products to over 45 countries all around the globe.

MUSTANG produces shoes for men, ladies and children and the collections always reflects brand values like true, authentic and urban.

David Rudd is the UK sales manager for MUSTANG SHOES and is delighted at the progress being made: “I joined MUSTANG in January 2012. In the first year alone we have opened around 90 accounts, and we have had a hugely successful sell out for A/W 12. We are now developing new styles for the UK market and driving forward in raising the brand awareness.”

“Like some other brands “We Do Not” sell direct to the public, we firmly believe supporting our retailers, not competing with them.”

MUSTANG SHOES will be showing its S/S 14 collections at all the major show fairs around Europe, including Moda and Pure, as well as several regional shows around the UK.

Contact David Rudd on; 07974 155274 or email [email protected]

Grizas: Natural Fabrics, Unique StylesGRIZAS - natural design fashion for women. The clothes reflect a synthesis of feminine elegance and comfort. High quality natural fabrics such as silk, wool, linen, cotton emerge through various designs and colours, which gives a unique outcome.

There are two collections every year: spring/summer and autumn/winter. The collections are represented at the fairs and through the agents.

GRIZAS is an established brand for over 25 years and is currently presented in more then 30 countries worldwide.

For more information please contact us on: 00370 610 27657 or email [email protected]

Syd & Mallory: Handmade Garments, Hand Printed Fabrics, original design

We wanted to create a story behind a concept for the label Syd & Mallory. The idea is a story loosely based on Mallory Knox’s character Juliet Lewis plays in Natural Born Killers, and the music icon Syd Barrett from Pink Floyd.

It’s the idea of their lives if they were together and the kind of relationship and influence they’d have. We are highly influenced by the trashy American style and the psychedelic sounds and imagery. Everything has a DIY feel hugely from the true idea of a punk lifestyle.

Contact Details;Telephone: 0782 571 2089Website: www.sydandmallory.com



LoULU ET TU: Brand New Womenswear Fashion Label!A brand new womenswear fashion label LOULU ET TU emphasizes femininity, eternal classics and modern elegance. The collections awaken classical silhouettes and add a fresh twist to the sophisticated modern day woman’s wardrobe.A LOULU ET TU client will find high quality, clean lines and refined looks in everything from business apparel to day-to-night fashion pieces. The fashion brand produces two women’s ready-to-wear collections annually.The brand offers dresses, suits, jackets, skirts, trousers, blouses, and coats. The garments are made from high quality materials, such as silk, linen, wool, cotton, viscose, tencel, and others. The garments are available in sizes UK8-18.LOULU ET TU is owned and produced by the renown womenswear manufacturer “Kauno Baltija”. One of the biggest womenswear manufacturers in Lithuania has been specialising in the production of premium and high-end garments since 1940. The constant innovations and continuous strive for perfection have secured “Kauno Baltija” with a first class international reputation.For more information please visit www.louluettu.com

Nali: Affordable ‘Must-Have’ designer Fashion JewelleryItalian fashion accessories brand Nali sits continuously at the forefront of the trend-led fashion accessories market, with a strong reputation for affordable “must-have” designer fashion jewellery and accessories.

Fashion jewellery takes centre stage in their collections with the use of materials such as metal, resin, glass, natural stones, etc… and functions as driving inspira-tion for the range of handbags, evening bags, scarves and hats.

Nalí’s collections adapt to the demands of the market and change sometimes dras-tically from season to season, as a result so do the seasonal colours, materials, and looks. Nalí’s ability to re-invent itself and transform with the market through continuous research, while constantly coming up with fresh and innovative designs at competitive prices is one of the company’s major strengths and its secret to success when supplying to a core clientele of independent retailers, online retailers and department stores across the world.For more information call: 00390818266668Website: www.nalishop.it - Email: [email protected]

d’Arcy London: Modern, Simple And Elegant...Since leaving Canada to expand her career in modelling, back in 1988, D’Arcy has lived all over the world.Joining Models 1, in London, in 1995 gave this Canadian beauty the opportunity to work with various clients whilst at the same time, exploring her love of design and creating, completing, first, a BA in art and design and then the 3 year women’s wear degree at the London College of Fashion.Drawing from that vast experience, D’Arcy has now created a collection of dresses and tops that have quickly become the must have and go-to pieces in any woman’s wardrobe.

The collection, created in 2011, was inspired by one specific dress, given to D’Arcy by a Great Aunt more than 20 years ago. Believing in the longevity of a timeless classic was the inspiration for this new collection. Recently given a new lease of life, the dress, that started it all, is still at the forefront of D’Arcy’s closet today. “I wanted to create a line that will help to fill a void in any woman’s wardrobe. D’ARCY London’s dresses are modern, simple and elegant.”D’Arcy is still a very successful and in demand Model, continuously, represented by Models1 for more than 17 years now.Contact D’Arcy on 07770 694 516 Email: [email protected] www.darcylondon.co.uk



LGM Hats: Unique, Handmade Hats!Founded in 2010 by Irish designer Lucy Gillmor Murphy.

LGM Hats are now stocked in some of the most prestigious boutiques in Ireland and the UK.

These exquisite hand made hats exude an air of timeless elegance, combining flattering shapes and minimal lines to flatter the face.

Each piece is individually handmade with great attention to detail, using traditional millinery techniques and the highest quality materials.

Website; www.lgmhats.comEmail; [email protected] Tel; 00353 87 8302660

Bitte Kai Rand: Sculptural Shapes, Asymmetric Cuts AndGeometric Lines...This spring collection from Bitte Kai Rand is created in the gap between natural phenomenon and manmade architectural lines.Sculptural shapes, asymmetric cuts and geometric lines bring a modern sharpness to the collection. The crisp cotton, the crinkled lines and the light viscose gives the comfortable and well known feeling of true summer.

The prints are inspired by seashells, tie dye and weaving techniques and kaleidoscope effects.The bright colors, pink, red and wasabi-green, are vibrant and fresh, where the basics are cool and calm and all held in a grey scale from chalk-white to cement, and steel grey to fake black.The knitwear is lightweight and transparent in unique and feminine styles.The emphasis is as always on the fitting, and with the many dresses this collection has to offer in sharp twill, light linen, sand washed silk, soft sweat and transparent voile, this Bitte Kai Rand collection gives the opportunity of creating a personal style. For more information please visit: www.bittekairand.com/uk/

JCuriano: day dresses, Cocktails And Bridal Wear!Jacqueline Curiano established her own brand, JCuriano, in 2010. She specialises in womenswear ranging from day dresses, cocktails and bridal wear.

She took her Foundation Degree at Central Saint Martins in London and an additional training at Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale in Paris.

Telephone: 07779381763Email: [email protected]

JCuriano07779381763



Angels Never die: Fashion That Belongs To The World!Angels Never Die is an international apparel design company focused on producing the most innovate and self-expressive garments to create a unique look unstrapped and unbuckled from convention. The richness of the designs reflects a blending of the unrelenting movements in urban youth culture with a flare of the chic. Urban worn and splattered with brash and bold designs, a total look that holds nothing back. In a pronounced and self-assured embodiment of individualism, each item rejects the ordinary and affirms the attitude: BE. Youth- orientated and youth-driven, a clothing product that shames velvet, is envied like silk, and wears like attitude.

PROFESSION FROM A PAST TIMEThe company was founded in 2000 by two young men who enjoyed making innovative and imaginative clothing for their friends. The company quickly caught the attention of a wider consumer audience and soon they were making clothing on a large scale. Believing that they could grow beyond their boarders and produce a product unparalleled in its uniqueness and character, they slowly began to develop into a multinationalbrand. Now ten years on, the design group has grown from the original three to a team of over 30, and the company has made its global hopes a reality with sales in over 30 countries.

For more information please visit www.angelsneverdie.com or email [email protected]

Sarah Pacini: It is a beautiful story...

20 years in the making, Sarah Pacini, with its incontestable collections, has breathed grace, lightness, softness and elegance into the world of women’s fashion. The beginning was Belgium, however, other countries were quick to fall under the brand’s spell. Sarah Pacini’s presence at major international fashion shows since 1998, paved the way to cross many global frontiers, leaving in its wake a gentle air of femininity.

Sarah Pacini is a collection, a way to live, dream and dress as one aspires and desires. A unique blend of knitwear, prêt-à-porter, and simple as well as scintillating colours, results in an ultra-feminine equilibrium. Individual pieces of the collection worn alone, or in “total look” harmony, provide clean and precise lines open to the imagination. Discover the world of Sarah Pacini by visiting over 50 exclusive stores found world-wide - each an homage to the brand’s philosophy; a haven of minimalism, grace, harmony and creativity.

Sarah Pacini...more than just clothes...a way of life.

For more information please visit www.sarahpacini.com



Moliabal: The Brand And The designer - dedicated To Luxury Hair Accessories.Moliabal is the first Italian range dedicated to luxury hair accessories.Handmade in Italy from the highest quality resin, Moliabal hair accessories are lightweight and comfortable. Silk, chiffon, crystals and beads are also used throughout the collections. Timeless and sophisticated, the core collection is black and white, with some additional pieces in tortoiseshell as well as black and ivory; colour is added seasonally.Monica Masini, Founder and General Manager of Moliabal, has a wealth of experience in the field of marketing & design as a consultant to the beauty industry.Monica’s talent and innovative ideas stem from her childhood background. Her family has been prominent in the beauty business in Italy for over 50 years. From the age of five she travelled around the world with her father often attending meetings with him, gaining valuable experience.

Monica admits that she is fanatical in her constant search for new materials and is always looking for perfection. Inspiration for her designs is taken from everything around her. Whether she is travelling the globe, listening to music or simply taking a walk, she makes a note of anything that attracts her attention and stores it away for later use. Whilst discussing her ideas for a new and exciting range of hair accessories with three of her best friends, the name Moliabal was created. Made up of the initial letters of their names – MONICA, LICIA, ABELE, ALBERTO.For further information please contact:Claire [email protected] 968672

Brodie Cashmere: “Cashmere our Passion.”Jack Brodie has travelled the world to bring to you the very best in cashmere.

Using traditional skills passed down through the generations – from the borders of Scotland to the steppes of Mongolia.

We use only the finest pure cashmere from Mongolia.

Our Mongolian cashmere is the most luxurious fibre in the world.

Real luxury looks different, feels different and is different!

Jack and his team have created a wonderful PROVEN product range which sells well plus gets great resultsfor your store.

Please allow us to show you the SS14 collection, where you will find great colour and contemporary styling.

Visit us online at: www.brodiecashmere.co.ukCall us on 01132 508680We look forward to speaking with you!

Telephone: 01132 508680Website: www.brodiecashmere.co.uk

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GR Nature: Ethical Fashion - Beautiful designsInspired by nature we create ethical fashion for women which combine beautiful designs with the principle ofsustainability. Natural materials we work with include linen, silk, cotton and viscose - which are used in our collections and are produced ecologically and with social responsibility.

Our company has social enterprise status since 2003 and, as part of our social program, we employ people with hearing disabilities.

Our clothing is fully manufactured in Lithuania and most of the materials are obtaining locally. Our highest quality fabrics are produced accordingly with GOTS, EU Ecolabel, OE Blended, Oeko-tex certificates.

Contact us:Telephone: +370 699 27575Email: [email protected]: www.vikada.lt

dAR LIN: Unique Fusion of Art And Fashion!DAR LIN is a print focused lifestyle brand with an international design house pioneering a unique fusion of art and fashion. DAR LIN’s exceptional prints are created from original artwork and applied to a variety of luxurious fabrications and an expanding range of products including scarves, bags and ready to wear.DAR LIN is dedicated to offering customers a new perspective on art, fashion and life. Fresh, original and inspiring collections are designed to enhance personal style and empower individual expression with pieces as unique as every one that wears them. DAR LIN is the culmination of fifteen years experience in the industry for creative directors Johnny Dweidary and Anna Selina Preufer. With their pieces being featured in top titles such as Vogue, Glamour and Elle, their focus now resides firmly on Europe and the UK, hoping to inspire and captivate a whole new audience. DAR LIN is one of the most remarkable new brands on the market offering designs of unprecedented beauty that are as timeless as they are original.

www.darlindarco.com

Lollipops Paris: Colourful, Feminine And Glamorous!In fifteen years, the sparkling Lollipops brand has developed its colourful, feminine and glamorous vision of fashion accessory. Lollipops evolve around a small touch of madness, a desire to reach the greatest number, and being close to the expectations of young women. The original idea was to create a consumer brand accessories, trendy and affordable. Very soon, their creations have imposedtheir fashionable look. After the bags, the range has expanded by applying its style to footwear, jewellery, umbrellas, and a ready to wear line! Fashion victims can’t go wrong: in terms of accessories, the reference in fantasy, it is obviously Lollipops! With four collections per year and more than 1200 new models, the brand offers a complete girly range! The creator of the brand, Marjorie Mathieu, invites women to play with accessories: woman-child on the day and seductive woman at night ... Everything is allowed! The brand is present on all channels of distribution, both in France and abroad; Paris, London, Barcelona, Geneva, Milan, Athens or Moscow! It is distributed in 100 stores under the brand name, showcasing glamorous spirit powdery pink boudoir, and in more than 1200 independents retailers.We will be showing our exciting new collections at Pure London in August so see you there. UK Contact: VERONIQUE PUYO- [email protected] M:07855 959551.

Show Review UK August/September Issue:

• Pulse Show Review

• Naidex Show Review

• Plus Much More

We would also like to congratulate all of our exhibitors who were selected for this issue of the magazine.

Good luck with your responses.


Spring Fair Show Review - Best Selected Exhibitors SPRING FAIR SHoW REVIEW

SPRING FAIR INTERNATIoNAL BUCKS THE HIGH STREET GLooM

Spring Fair International, organised by i2i Events, opened on February 3rd 2013 at the NEC and welcomed over 68,116* visitor’s, including more than 5,000 international buyers looking to export British goods abroad - with overall visitor numbers up 6% on last year. Buyers attended from leading independent retailers and all of the UK’s major stores including Selfridges, House of Fraser, John Lewis, Hamleys, Harrods, Liberty, Tesco and Marks & Spencer were well represented. Spring Fair offered Europe’s largest presentation of trend-driven gift products to a market that is hungry for newness and originality. Around 300,000 new launches were showcased by 3,000 exhibitors operating across 13 different market sectors. The signs of economic recovery were indicated by the Spring Fair Retail Barometer, the show’s own major industry survey, which revealed that 82% of retailers are forecasting growth in 2013 and an improvement in consumer confidence. The positive atmosphere at the show bodes well for the retail trade in 2013 and beyond, demonstrating the resilience of our nation’s shop keepers and their determination to breathe new life into the economy in the year ahead. Over £2 billion of business is forecast to be generated by

companies who participated at Spring Fair, making it one of the most important retail trade shows on the international calendar. As well as being Europe’s premier destination for sourcing new gift products, the show offered buyers an unrivalled content programme across eight seminar theatres, demo areas and full-scale catwalks. Commenting on this year’s fair, Sarah Mclaughlin, Portfolio Director of Spring Fair International, said: “We are delighted that so many retailers attended this year’s Spring Fair and that they were placing such healthy orders with exhibitors. There was a real emphasis on innovation and creativity throughout the show, including the new Design Lab area which provided buyers with a new hot bed of creative talent.” “With so many British companies exhibiting, it was fantastic to see the strength of their product, something that was unilaterally praised by the buyers in attendance from across the globe. We hope that the optimism of the sector observed at Spring Fair is a true reflection of the performance of the high street over the year to come.” Exhibitor and visitor feedback indicated that this was an exceptional show, particularly given the tough retail environment and challenging economic conditions. The atmosphere was buoyant and upbeat throughout the week as visitors turned up early in the mood for buying.

Next Spring Fair Show will take place from February 2-6 2014

Sert-Mst: Largest Household And Toiletries Specialist In UK

We are the largest household & toiletries specialist in the UK; we work in partnership with leading businesses and strategise to provide tailored proposals to our customers. We understand the needs of our customers (Major Multiples to the Independent), and we will collaboratively create a long term, customer centric vision that delivers mutual growth for our customers and SERT-MST.

We have a wealth of experience across Retail/Category Management/ Wholesale/Distribution within our organisation. In addition to this, we have dedicated team for our ever growing Export Division with unique deals for the relevant country.

For more information please callus on: 0845 226 5000 or visit our website www.sert-mst.com

Sophia Concept: distinguished Fabrics For decorating Your HouseThe Sophia concept offers a new ambient and decoration style, based on the design, production and distribution of textiles for voiles and curtains. This successful business was established in 2004 and has known a rise on the national and international market since then, currently owing 20 shops in three countries, in Romania, Moldavian Republic and United Kingdom.

We provide free home consultation, making up services in our workshop using our own fabrics or the costumer’sones, fitting service for all types of window treatments, including tracks and poles, a big selection of soft furnishings like cushion covers, bedcovers, runners, table clothes and a quality range of furniture. Our experience helped us to become a specialist in the interior decoration field, offering a wide range of products. With an impressive stock, consisting in more than 40.000 linear metres of fabrics and over 800 pattern designs, we make sure that our clients choose the most suitable products for their home and adequate to their own personality.

We are also importing and commercialising decorative objects, accessories and jewellery, offering our consumers a different and unique experience in the retail market.For more information please contact us on: 01837658530 or visit our website www.sophia-uk.co.uk


Crufts Show Review - Top Twenty Companies CRUFTS SHoW REVIEW

Easidri: High Performance Cooling Coat...The Easidri stand buzzed through-out Crufts, with people from all corners of the globe bringing themselves (and their dogs) to the stand, to see the High Performance Cooling Coat and Easidri Grooming Towel in action.The High Performance Cooling Coat is ideal for all dogs that get hot, whether through activity or just because of warm weather. The coat is really simple to use, it’s submerged in water, wrung out, placed on the dog and fastened with hook and loop style straps. As the water evaporates away from the coat, the dog is cooled and, thanks to the hydrophilic fabric that the coat is made from, it doesn’t even wet the dog’s coat, it just cools them. At this year’s show, Easidri launched two new wide sizes, for broader dogs.Easidri’s second product that proves popular year in, year out, is the Grooming Towel. This flexible, durable, easy to use towel is super absorbent and reduces drying times by up to 60%. After washing or a wet walk, the towel is simply used, like a normal towel and wrung out between wipes. After use, the towel should be placed in the storage tube, ready for next use.

Prices for the Grooming Towel start at £11, and prices for the High Performance Cooling Coat start at £28. For more information, see www.easidri.com

VISIToRS ANd VIEWERS FLoCK To SEE CRUFTS 2013The Kennel Club today thanks everybody that helped to make Crufts 2013 such a huge success, as visitor numbers to the event increased by three percent and viewing figures on More4 and Channel 4 hit an all time high.The number of people attending Crufts 2013, which took place at the NEC, Birmingham from 7-10 March, increased by three percent from 145,000 in 2012 to almost 149,500 this year.An average of 1.7 million dog lovers tuned into Channel 4 and Channel 4+1 on Sunday night to see Jilly, the Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen be crowned as Best in Show, and Owen and Haatchi announced as the winners of Friends for Life, with viewing figures peaking at 2 million. The broadcast across the whole event, on More4 and Channel 4, delivered an audience which cumulatively peaked at 4.5 million over the four programmes.The Crufts Facebook page was hugely popular, delivering pictures, videos, news and comment throughout the show and now has over 100,000 likes – the picture of Jilly alone received 9,477 likes and 681 comments.Caroline Kisko, Kennel Club Secretary, said: “We are ecstatic that Crufts continues to hold such a special place in people’s hearts, particularly at a time when other events are seeing a decline in visitor numbers due to the economic climate.“Crufts is such an important event for helping potential dog

owners to make responsible decisions about buying a puppy or rescue dog. The event was packed with information about which breeds suits which lifestyles in the Discover Dogs area; how to ensure that you get a healthy puppy from a responsible breeder or rescue home and what is being done generally to improve dog health, in the Breeding for the Future area and how to be a respon-sible dog owner such as the Good Citizen Dog Training ring.“It is also a chance to celebrate the truly extraordinary relationship that people share with their dogs. Whether you were watching the breed showing, culminating in the prestigious Best in Show final; the dog heroes competition, Friends for Life; the Crufts Factor talent competition; the Scruffts family crossbreed competition, or the thrilling agility, flyball, heelwork to music or obedience events, it was these relationships that shone through.“We would like to thank everybody who entered their dogs into Crufts or took part in one of the many activities at the show, many of whom had travelled miles and crossed seas to be there, and every member of the visiting and viewing public who supported the event due to their love of dogs.“We could not have put on such a marvelous show without our fantastic sponsors and without Channel 4 and More4, who as always, did a superb job of showing the nation all that Crufts is about. The television coverage reflected the excitement and diversity of the various Crufts competitions and was a platform for the discussion of interesting and important issues about buying the right puppy, dog health and how to be a responsible dog owner.”

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At this year’s Crufts we launched Cavall. Cavall is the home of beautiful handcrafted luxury four-poster dog beds made in Somerset. They are new and original approach to luxury dog comfort, making them a fabulous gift for any dog and a beautiful piece of furniture in their own right.

Who will love it most: the pet or the owner?Traditional dog beds get tucked away in a corner because they’re often something that’s best not seen - but Cavall’s stunning, solid wood four posters complement any elegant home’s interior design and provide ultimate comfort for any dog. Fabulously comfortable thanks to the top-quality mattress, a Cavall bed also raises its occupant off the floor, allowing it to adopt the regal position it no doubt deserves.• Hand crafted in in Somerset using sustainable European oak• Beautiful gold coloured mouldings complete the look • Each bed comes with a mattress (memory foam available) and a set of tailored curtains made from beautiful high-quality fabric• Choice of fabrics and finishes, including washable pure cotton or linen• Bespoke service available so client can select the bed and fabric that is totally perfect for them and their dog.• Cavall will ship worldwideFor further information contact: 44 (0) 1823 698431 • +44 (0) 7903 276393 or visit our website: www.cavall.co.uk

Cavall – the home for luxurious four-poster dog beds, handcrafted with love in the UK.

Cavall: Beautiful Handcrafted Luxury Four-Poster dog Beds

100% Natural Fresh Fish Based dog Treats And Fresh Salmon Based dog FoodOur company is based in Grimsby – The Seafood Capital of the UK where 70% of all seafood processing is undertaken. The company supply to the Pet industry premium Natural Fish Based Dog food and Treats - in fishy world it makes a difference. We currently supply under two Brands – Challenge Dog Foodand Mariners choice for the Treats. The Challenge Dog Food was developed by our breeders who were disappointed by the lack of complete foods which had a fresh protein source as their main ingredient. The growing number of dogs showing signs of intolerance/allergic reactions prompted the formulation of a hypo allergenic food and Challenge were pleased to feed Crufts Best in Show Winners 2010 & 2011!The Mariners Choice Treats are made with the same ethos as our Dog food and we aim to only source all our Fish Raw materials locally in Grimsby and from responsible suppliers, which make it an ideal location to source fresh, top quality ingredients resulting in top quality finished products.With our mix of Breeders and Seafood Specialists we aim to continually develop new products for your Dogs Health and Well-being!To buy or find out more about our products visit our websites: www.challengedogfood.com – www.marinerschoicepetco.co.uk or For all trade enquiries call us on: 01472 867170

The Precious Pets Company: New British Luxury Pet BrandPrecious Pets is an exciting new British luxury pet brand. They launched at Crufts 2013 with a range of naturally derived luxury dog shampoos. These extra gentle, low-lather shampoos are suitable for sensitive skin and all coat types, as they enhance the natural qualities of your dog’s coat.

The collection includes: • Simply Scentless - An unscented version, designed for dogs with especially sensitive skin. • Country Garden - Containing a floral fusion of essential oils. • Vanilla Dreams - Containing an elegant blend of essential oils.

Ingredients include derivatives and extracts of Coconut Oil, Aloe Vera, Chamomile, Oat Meal and Vitamin B5. Produced entirely in the UK. RRP £19.99.

Further information and purchases can be made on the website: www.thepreciouspetscompany.co.uk Call our order line on: 0207 112 9096For general info email: [email protected] For retail info email: [email protected]



Hypocare: 300 Times More Effective Than Bleach!Hypocare is a stable anti-bacterial spray that mirrors the body’s immune system. Working naturally with the body, it rapidly destroys the DNA and RNA of pathogens associated with bacterial, viral and fungal infections. Hypocare can be used on any mammal to clean and flush wounds and injuries as well as stubborn fungal infections. It can also be used to maintain healthy and itch-free skin.

Hypocare is up to 300 times more effective at destroying pathogens than bleach. Although its infection control powers are unrivalled, it is kind to healthy tissue and has a naturally non-sensitising, skin neutral pH. It is safe if ingested, so you don’t need to worry about your pet licking the affected area. Because it doesn’t sting it’s perfect for sensitive, nervous or young animals and is completely harmless to skin and healthy tissue, as well as sensitive areas, cuts and open wounds.

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Holly&Lil: Handmade...Slowly...In England...The philosophy behind Holly&Lil is to combine the British tradition of quality handmade leatherwork with a keen design edge which, we believe, no other company can match. The dog collars are fun and funky, but most designs are also extremely practical and hardwearing; tried and tested by Holly and Lil and their doggy friends a mad mix of breeds, shapes and sizes; mud-puddlers, squirrel-chasers, sea-swimmers and grass-rollers all! Collars for real dogs to wear on real walks. We achieve this by constructing every collar, lead and harness individually, by hand, in our traditional leather workshops in England and all are made from the very best Italian calf leather.We never cut corners in our design and construction. A single collar can take our craftsmen up to 25 different processes to make, from cutting the leathers on the bench to final finishing.Our collars are a stylists dream it seems and have featured on BBC’s The Search for Dorothy and on Boss the boxer in Tamara Drewe. Jonathon Ross also gave Mickey Rourke 4 collars for his Chihuahuas on his show. And in 2012 H&L designed and made the lead that Uggie, star of The Artist, wore at The Oscars! Please feel free to contact us on 0203 287 3024Website: www.hollyandlil.co.uk

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Welcome To The K9000 dog Wash Station...The Dog Wash Station had its UK & Ireland relaunch at Crufts, to great acclaim (and the odd laugh)!The highly finished stainless steel wash station allows the dog owner to buy time to wash and dry their ‘best friend’, utilising the 7 program touch button control. How the programmes are used depends on the breed and size of each individual dog. The unit requires power, water and drainage for operation.The wash station is a fantastic opportunity, as an add on to an existing business, or alternatively,as a new business . The unit is also suitable as a mobile wash station, adding greater potential. By Taking advantage of the increasing ways owners pamper their ‘best friend’, you could get a return on your investment within 1 year-now thats not to be barked at!As a treat for the freshly washed dog, our Dog Snack Vending machine offers upto 72 snacks in 3 different varieties and requires no power to use and can be easily wall mounted. We are the agents/distributors for UK and Ireland and would be happy to discuss and advise you on your own requirements. Contact Steve 07788 445 773 or Paul 07886 765 185 or visit k9cleanmachine.com or rowafil.com for further details.

Burtons Hydrotherapy: High Quality, Affordable SystemsOur Burtons hydrotherapy underwater treadmill, is a high quality and affordable system proudly designed from the ground up and manufactured in the UK, whether you need it to be freshwater, recirculated or even pool feed we can provide a system that is best suited to you. Other key features include double doors as standard, one touch screen control, and it now has the option of an active tilt- incline mechanism, the first hydrotherapy unit to have this option!

Hydrotherapy offers an exciting new income potential forexisting businesses or new start-ups, and completely supported by our nationwide network of service engineers our hydrotherapy is an excellent investment potential.

Please call us on 01622 834300 for a no obligation quote www.burtons.uk.com

K9 / Burtons Vehicle Systems:Great Success At Crufts!K9 has been coming to Crufts for over 5 years and we have enjoyed yet another hugely successful show. We were overwhelmed with interest in our unique range of custom van caging and accessories. Thank you to the many visitors at the show, customers both old and new commenting about the quality of the product. As a consequence we have had to further expand our manufacturing facility to meet demand.

Burtons offers a wide range of quality assured animal transportation solutions for any vehicle. Since our acquisition of K9 Cages in 2011 we have rapidly grown to be one the leading supplier of custom built cage systems for this market. We work with some of the world’s top manufactures of vehicle enhancement products including; Speedliner Euro, Rhino products and Bott.

We are able to supply and fit systems from simple boot cages all the way up to bespoke animal ambulances, all designed and manufactured for you in our facility in Marden, Kent.

Call our team to find out more on 01622 834365www.k9cages.com



Keep Cool dog Coats: The Ultimate Cool Coat For dogsThese stylish and easy to fit KeepCool Dog Coats have been specifically designed to keep your dog cool however hot it gets, environmentally friendly, brilliant for all outdoor activities, walking, obedience, car travel or sailing. Feels cool and soft to the touch, lightweight, breathable, durable, comfortable and doesn’t drip. Made from a unique synthetic microporous material that is activated by water, as it puts moisture into the dogs coat, the capillary action of the microporous and the controlled evaporation cools the dog more than the outdoor air without making it wet. It is super absorbent, absorbs 6 times faster, holds 100% more water than any other material. Easy to use, soak in cool water for a few minutes, lightly ring out and place on your dog. It will keep your dog cool for up to 4 hours at temperatures of 30°c and longer on a normal summer’s day. Just reactivate with more water. Totally different from any other dog coat on the market! You will be amazed how these dog coats help keep your dog cool. Our coats fit all breeds of dogs, the adjustable velcro tabs are simple and secure. Available in Pale Pink, Purple, Royal Blue, Navy, Mint Green, Lemon and eight sizes. Machine washable and re-usable.Great for dogs with illnesses that cause breathing difficulties in the heat, they can be worn 24/7 and help to prevent panting, moderate their breathing, relieving stress. It has been tested with a thermo imager that the cool coat will help an already overheated dog reduce its temperature to normal within 5-10 minutes.We do a full range of cool products for pets and people and offer a bespoke and repair service. For more information please call us on 07796 934024 or visit our website www.keepcool.org.uk

Snoozzzeee dog: distinctive Products on The Market!Snoozzzeee Dog is a leading pet brand on the market today having been established since 1997 by Sarah Spencer. The brands distinctive logo’s and that of Sarah’s image is the well-recognised face of the business.

The company now has a retail web store, www.snoozzzeeedog.com, which is opento everyone and ships to customers all over the world as well as a trade department that enquiries can be madeat [email protected].

The company’s Range Xtreme & Deluxe still remains the companies most sort after item with RRP prices starting from just £28.50 delivered UK. Snoozzzeee Snax Cookies 20pcs Box set are the company’s latest product which a realm away from pet bedding shows the diversity of the company distinguishing the brand from the competition.

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Our pet foods are made from the finest natural ingredients, with no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. We have developed these dog foods in association with veterinary experts for a balanced diet and a long and healthy life.LEADER Super Premium Dog Food provides your dog with only the very best of nutrition, packed full of all the nutrients they need. Our products have unique characteristics, with kibbles sized and shaped to suit different lifestages and size, along with specialised dog foods for sensitive, overweight, working or senior dogs.Engage Country Dog Food has been specifically formulated for working dogs. If its walking, flushing, pointing or setting, Engage will give your dogs just what they need. For fast recovery, sustained energy and optimum endurance, there is a food in the Engage range to suit your dog’s activity. Now you and your dogs can stay ahead of the game with Engage.For more information call: 00353 599 775800 or visit our website: www.redmills.co.uk

Connolly’s RED MILLS is the name you can trust. We produce premium high-performance animal feeds and pet foods in the heart of Ireland and our expertise in research and innovation has been built up over five generations.



Pet Munchies: Healthy And delicious SnacksPet Munchies premium, gourmet treats are 100% natural and made from human grade, quality real meat/fish.Naturally low in fat, being delicately roasted to perfection in their own natural juices. No artificial additives, preservatives, colourings or flavours.The nine varieties are Chicken Strips, Chicken Breast Fillets, Chicken Chips, Duck Breast Fillets, Beef Liver, Ocean White Fish, Duck Strips, Chicken & Calcium Bone and Chicken & Cheese all packed in 100g pouches.Perfect, for the health conscious pet.Todays consumers are demanding healthy and delicious snacks, and that is exactly what you get from Pet Munchies.For more information visit www.pet-munchies.com or email [email protected]

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Crufts: A Natural Success For Golden EagleThe growing support of breeders and serious dog owners in the feeding of natural, holistic food was very evident throughout Crufts 2012.Golden Eagle were overwhelmed with the amount of interest in the product, and very pleased with the feedback from existing users who are forming a loyal and knowledgeable customer base.Chris Mitchell, the resident stand host, said “I just could not believe the fantastic and positive response - the questions asked throughout the four days showed a wealth of knowledge among consumers, and a genuine thirst for more information. The inclusion of both prebiotics and probiotics is just one factor which makes us different, and it is obvious that a truly holistic food is the food of the future.”The main areas of interest were coat and skin improvement, digestive problems, joint disorders and fussy eaters. Happily, given the unrivalled range of nutrigenomic food available from Golden Eagle, each problem had a solution and the detailed personal advice was widely appreciated.Golden Eagle is a top quality, high priced, food for dogs manufactured in the UK, and is especially suited to the smaller independent pet shop who can boost sales by imparting their detailed knowledge to the customer.Please contact Chris on 01257 484200, or e mail [email protected] for details of how to become a stockist, or for further information.

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Naturediet: Quality, Natural Pet Food!Robin Orrow founded Naturediet in 1976. Being a passionate dog owner he realised there was nothing on the market that provided nutritionally balanced and convenient feed. Naturediet is a proudly British family run company providing quality, natural pet food that all dogs love.

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Education Show Review - Top Twenty-Five Exhibitors EdUCATIoN SHoW REVIEW

3P Learning: Global Leader In Student online Learning!3P Learning is the global leader in online learning for school-aged students. Its Mathletics, Reading Eggs and Spellodrome resources are used by millions of students in over 8,000 schools worldwide. Mathletics is a fully comprehensive online maths resource. As well as Live maths games, the program offers an extensive range of activities and support tools for Key Stage 1 to 5 pupils, helping them to build confidence and improve their maths results.

Reading Eggs takes pupils on a captivating journey, discovering, practising and applying early reading strategies. Their journey continues onto Reading Eggspress where they tackle more com-plex comprehension.Spellodrome creates a supportive and stimulating learning environment, meeting the needs of all children when developing literacy skills.3P Learning is also the creator and host of the World Education Games, a free, web-based, annual educational event, enabling students of all ages from around the world to compete in games of spelling, mental arithmetic and science. For a free trial of any of our products, please call us on 0117 370 1990 or visit: www.mathletics.com, www.spellodrome.com, www.readingeggs.co.uk

THE FUTURE oF EdUCATIoN dEBATEd AT THE EdUCATIoN SHoW!Taking place at theBirmingham NEC in March during the biggest period of change in the education sector, the Education Show 2013 offered education professionals the opportunity to discuss and help shape policy in a series of Department for Education (DfE) consultations during event. Running alongside the event’s extensive continuing professional development (CPD) programme, the official consultations saw spokespeople from the DfE explain the proposed new curriculum to teachers and school leaders, followed by a question and answer session. The first of their kind under the current coalition Government, the sessions were hosted and facilitated informed feedback from professionals before the end of the curriculum consultation period in April.Concurrent to the DfE sessions, the show also hosted specialist conferences, The Academies Forum and the School Leaders Summit. The School Leaders Summit debated key issues including the new curriculum and examinations system, while the Academies Forum provided a unique platform for education professionals to discuss the merits and concerns of the move to academy status. Other content at the show included the popular Learn Live programme of workshops, seminars and training sessions developed by practitioners, for practitioners and the first National PTA-UK Conference.

Supporting the rich programme of CPD was a strong offering of education suppliers, along with innovative and passionate smaller companies, that showcased the latest teaching tools and most cost-effective procurement schemes. From whole-school solutions to classroom resources, more than 350 companies offered visitors the valued opportunity to ask the questions they had, trial a range of products and services, and gather advice. Anita Pal, event director for the Education Show, i2i Events Group commented: “We were excited to welcome thousands of education professionals to the Education Show 2013, who attended to discuss policy and practice, tap into personal development, form vital collaborative links with their peers and test and compare the latest resources that meet a huge range of educational needs. We look forward to welcoming them back to discuss what the education sector has in store for 2014.”

The Education Show is an annual event held in March at NEC Birmingham. The Education Show 2014 will take place between 20-22 March. Visit www.education-show.com for more information.



Playtime by FAWNS: Riding The Crest of A Wave!As a result of the amazing feedback and positive comments received after showcasing their new Galleon range at the Education show 2013, Playtime by Fawns were able to tweak the designs and launch their new multi-play range into schools and nurseries this springconfident that it would enhance playtime for children all over the country. Commercial director James Gowanscommented: “as confident as we are that our comprehensive design process and the experience of twenty plus years creating play equipment for schools and nurseries should stand us in good stead when turning these concepts into actual structures, one is always slightly nervous that we haven’t got it quite right. In fact the feedback we had from the show, including ways in which we could allow the units to incorporate greater challenge while offering play opportunities for all abilities, were invaluable in finalising the designs across the whole range”.Playtime by Fawns has now installed several of the Galleons at schools across the country all to a fantastic response from children and staff alike. Like the rest of the Fawns product range they enhance play spaces by offering open ended play opportunities from equipment that is low maintenance, from sustainable sources and value for money.Telephone: 01252 515 199 Website: www.fawns.co.uk

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Our Directors have extensive experience in running independent day schools and nurseries. They regularly write for the trade press and advise government from time to time on specific qualification issues. Our Education Director and two other Childcare Company staff have written the Heinemann Tutor Resources Pack for the new Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce. The same team created the award winning LaserTM e-portfolio and learning platform that is now licensed to colleges and training providers throughout the UK. A qualification obtained through The Childcare Company will be one that you will be proud to possess. For more information contact us on: 01753 596 004Website: www.thechildcarecompany.com

The Childcare Companyoffers exceptional trainingand support for qualificationsin Childcare, Social Care, Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, Playwork,and Health and Social Care. Our cutting-edge online learning programme provides unparalleled quality and flexibility. With passion, experience and dedication we have raised standards in training, nationally and beyond.



Touchstone Associates: Giving Feedback - The Right WayManagers tell us that one of the hardestthings they have to dois give employees feedback. Getting the balance right can be challenging - too hard and the employee becomes resistant or fearful, too soft and the message is muted and can be missed.

The following 10-point guide may help you to get the message right:1. Give feedback as soon after the event as possible.2. Prepare your message and how you want to deliver it.3. Give feedback privately, particularly negative feedback.4. Focus on the issue, be clear about the ‘what’.5. Don’t bring up old concerns (unless its part of a developing pattern).6. Focus on behaviours that can be changed, not personality traits.7. Give specific examples of behaviour that concerns you.8. Do not blame others - it weakens your feedback. Use ‘I’. eg. “When you do xxx, I find your behaviour aggressive.”9. Be sensitive to the impact of your message - they may not have been told about it before.10. Afterwards, review what you did well and what you would like to do better next time. The more skilled you are, the easier it will be to give fair and objective feedback to support improvement.

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Spellwise Synthetic Phonic Programme: debut Success!After a very successful launch in 2012 at the Special Educational Needs Show in Islington, the Spellwise Synthetic Phonic Programme had its debut success at the NEC: Education Show in March 2013. Spellwise is already established as a valuable intervention strategy in schools across the West Midlands and is gaining momentum nationwide.

Spellwise supports children still struggling with phonic blending, reading, writing and spelling by the end of KS1, beginning of KS2. It has raised reading ages for a wide range of SEN children by an average of 18 -24 months and more over an 8/9 month period.Teachers can instantly name children with poor auditory, visual, phonological and sequential memory difficulties. Such children are left behind because phonic teaching moves far too quickly for them to assimilate. Spellwise offers these children: •A complete foundation literacy and phonic system that leaves no gaps•Direct focused multi-sensory teaching•A rigorous, structured, cumulative approach to learningBook your FREE SCHOOL PRESENTATION or FREE DVD by visiting the website: www.spellwise.co.uk

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How do you grow RICH learners? Resilient? Independent? Confident? Happy?How do you encourage children to think and speak for themselves?How do you ensure they develop the skills to create, communicate and collaborate effectively?Using story and proven methods and principles from Philosophy for Children, Drama, Debate, Circle Time and established models of thinking such as de Bono’s Thinking Hats, ThinQ Education runs children’s workshops and staff training to explore the hows and whys of resilient thinking through activities that demand that children CREATE, COMMUNICATE and COLLABORATE. Practical and easily-accessible strategies help children to develop their capacity to think independently and work collaboratively - essential for intellectual and emotional resilience, problem-solving and life-long learning.ThinQ Education is the brainchild of Phil Thomas, a practising teacher, trainer and consultant with nearly twenty years’ successful teaching experience, over ten of those in senior leadership. Fresh from exhibiting and speaking at the recent Education Show in Birmingham, Phil brings insight and inspiration into the practice of teaching and learning. For more information call 0121 602 5442 or visit www.thinq-education.com

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Pritt: Teachers Stick With The Best In The Business!Pritt has been providing quality gluing products since 1969, and this year’s Education Show proved that it has never been more popular with teachers! The flagship Pritt Stick is the best it has ever been – independent testing has proved it to be 3 times stronger and 2.4 times more efficient than other glues sticks in the market. For these reasons teachers, parents and children all recognise that there is no other glue stick which matches Pritt’s quality. There is much more to Pritt than the original Pritt Stick. For a bit of colour and excitement you can use ‘Pritt Rainbow’, ‘Pretty Pritt Pink’ or the ‘Extreme Green Pritt X’. ‘Pritt Magic’ will amaze children and parents, it starts out blue and magically turns clear when it dries!

To find the full range of Pritt products or to find great crafting ideas visit www.prittworld.com

onilo: Animated Childrens Books For The Whiteboards!Onilo is an online portal which provides digital editions of children’s picture books, called Boardstories. These Boardstories are fantastic reading and literacy aids for primary classrooms. They can be used with interactive whiteboards or data projectors for shared reading, or on personal computers for one-to-one learning at school and at home.

The animated Boardstories provide a way to engage reluctant readers, using digital mediums with which they are familiar. Teachers of Early Years and KS1 love the interactive teaching resources that come free with every Boardstory, providing a great way to engage the whole class in the books, and they have been particularly successful with SEN and EAL students. With titles from well-known and well-loved authors, such as Julia Donaldson and Jacqueline Wilson, there is something to catch every child’s imagination, and with all the stories categorised into useful topics, teachers will easily find a Boardstory to match their needs. This innovative, new way of reading is easy to use and simple to set up; no software is needed, only a connection to the Internet. Boardstories are a great way to maximise the full potential of reading on the interactive whiteboard, whilst simultaneously igniting a passion for literacy. Contact Onilo on 0203 397 7515 or visit www.onilo.co.uk

ConquerMaths.com: Helping Students overcome Maths!ConquerMaths.com has been helping Students who have difficulties with maths since 2003. Most students who have difficulties with maths don’t know why they’re struggling! The reason is usually due to something missed or misunderstood in an earlier topic. Analysts at ConquerMaths.com have devised a way to help each of these students on an individual basis while helping teachers see where best to focus their classroom time.Before starting new topics, students take a diagnostic test that asks questions which adapt to ability and point out specific areasof weaknesses. A clear report highlights those gaps and points students towards specific animated and narrated tutorials they can take independently to catch up and bring themselves into line with the rest of the class.Curriculum coverage in ConquerMaths is extremely comprehensive with tutorials and tests for every lesson from Reception through A-Level. For those sitting exams, ConquerMaths provides learning plans that are aligned to National Curriculum levels. Students are given schemes of work tailored to their level of ability and intended to help raise their predicted grades.See us next year at the BETT Show and Education Show.ConquerMaths are currently offering a no-commitment free trial for schools who wish to try the system. Call 0845 544 0855 or visit www.conquermaths.com/schools for more information.

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Reflecting Ofsted’s recentcomments on connecting the curriculum to the real world, the Yes Programme’s Education Show stand was consistently busy. It is a unique new initiative, that offers a bank of 90 career-related films and resources developed with curriculum specialists, providing real-life illustrations of the relevance of learning to the real world. With each video mapped to a curriculum topic and featuring discussion points, activities and related links, the resource helps teachers show the way core Key Stage 2 curriculum topics are used in real life. From a games designer using algebra to a comedienne explaining how she uses rhetorical devices, the resource encourages a greater understanding of the role that learning plays in life. Founder Sonita Alleyne (OBE) said the reaction of visitors was incredibly rewarding; “We had an amazing show, doubling our subscriptions in three days! We started this because we wanted all children to have great opportunities but we didn’t want to put them on the career treadmill too early; everything that we were told at the show reinforced this and we’re already hearing from some of the schools about how pupils are starting to pay more attention to even the most challenging curriculum topics.”For more information call us on: 0844 809 9395 Email us:[email protected] Web: www.yesprogramme.co.uk

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Explore Your Senses: Gold Primary Teacher Award!!!With 20 years of experience in the multi-sensory, special needs industry, Explore Your Senses specialises in a wide range of affordable and innovative products that will inspire the senses and ignite imagination. Growing from strength to strength in the past eighteen months, they’ve recieved the Gold Primary Teacher awards for their AromaCards and Fidget Bags. Catering for schools and professionals, as well as parents, they aim to offer variety and value. Their best-selling Exploration Bags, Fun Kits and Discovery Tubs are the perfect addition to any classroom or play room, focusing on and exploring a particular sense or special need at a pocket-friendly price. Since 2011, Explore Your Senses have been regulars on the exhibition circuit. Their friendly, dynamic team and bright, fun-filled stand are impossible to miss, as they offer the very best of their range to sample, try and buy. With exhibition appearances lined up throughout 2013, this little company looks set to make a big impact.

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Avery dennison: Sticky Stuff Range For Schools For teachers who are tired of cutting, sticking and laminating their days away, the Sticky Stuff for Schools range from Avery is ideal for creating durable wall displays in the classroom and school corridors, organising classroom supplies and printing childproof posters. The easy-to-use sticky products are designed to save a teacher’s time, providing them with more valuable teaching time and less of the tedious and time-consuming tasks. While the products can be written on by hand and drawn on, printing on them is also simple with Avery Design and Print Online (avery.com/print), the free online software that helps teachers quickly create a design that can then be printed onto the products. Avery works in partnership with the early years and primary resources site, Twinkl, which means a whole gallery of eye-catching designs are available to download and edit for free, through the software. So whether it is to produce personalised stickers for the whole class, using a list of names from their SIM system, or to integrate Twinkl classroom resources into an Avery template to produce classroom displays and signage, teachers’ wishes are Avery’s command! For more information about the Sticky Stuff for Schools product range, visit www.avery.eu/school.


Sustainability Live Show Review - Top Ten Exhibitors SUSTAINABILITY LIVE SHoW REVIEW

Eco3d Takes Sustainability Live By StormCyberPharm has been named as one of the top exhibitors at this year’s Sustainability Live conference. Showcasing its latest software solution, Eco3D Professional, the company demonstrated how 3D simulation is changing the face of carbon and energy analysis.Eco3D Professional enables businesses to calculate the energy use and carbon footprint of business operations. Using 3D simulation, it maps out existing production processes and systems before identifying where these can be made more efficient. Businesses can then use the software to experiment with new process designs, inputs or components. This enables cost, productivity, energy and carbon benefits to be accurately calculated before any change or investment is made.G.H. Sheldon are one of a number of business already benefiting from the innovative Eco3D software. Working with CyberPharm, the North West based bakery identified the cost and carbon impact of its current lighting and security system. Using 3D simulation, the existing lighting was substituted with alternative lighting technologies to identify the best possible solution. This enabled G. H. Sheldon to reduce the carbon footprint of its lighting system by 80%.Eco3D has worked with businesses across a variety of sectors and industries. To see how your business could benefit, visit www.eco3d.co.ukTo find out more email [email protected] or contact CyberPharm on 0845 409 5537

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The three-event exhibition – which comprises NEMEX energy Live, IWEX water Live and EfW energy from waste Live – saw a massive 21% increase in attendees to NEMEX energy Live looking to source energy efficient solutions for their businesses.Donna Bushell, Event Director, said: “We were delighted that NEMEX attracted a large audience and equally that IWEX water Live did well. Our new EfW energy from waste Live event was a great attraction and its successful debut gives us a solid foundation on which to build and expand the event in years to come.” Visitors packed the six seminar theatres, with keynote sessions resulting in standing room only, and positive feedback from the many delegates.

Over 300 exhibitors were also delighted with the quality and number of visitors they received during the three-day event. AsIan McNulty, Sales and Marketing Manager at ThermTech Ltd, which exhibited at NEMEX said: “I have been exhibiting at the NEC at various shows for the last 20 years and I can say with confi-dence that NEMEX has provided more quality leads than any other exhibition where I have managed a stand.”The launch of the EfW Energy from Waste event also brought new exhibitors into Sustainability Live. “GEA Searle’s first appearance here proved to be an outstanding success with visitors praising the sheer quality and buying power of our stand and products,” commented Anna Koussetari, Marketing Executive at GEA Searle.Nicky Whittle, Area Manager at RAVAS UK Ltd agreed: “RAVAS exhibited for the first time and we were very pleased with the quality of visitors which included many directors, CEO’s and managers.” NEMEX energy Live sponsor, Schneider Electric were also pleased with the show, with Steve Smith, Marketing Communications Director saying “As a global specialist in Energy Management, Schneider Electric used NEMEX to showcase its enterprise efficiency solutions to a relevant audience that was both highly receptive and well aligned with our messaging”Next year Sustainability Live will take place from the 1st to the 3rd April at the NEC Birmingham.

The Sustainability Live exhibition held at the NEC, Birmingham in April attracted professionals from the energy, water and ‘energyfrom waste’ sectors with access to a rich vein of industry insight and intelligence and a broad range of new products and innovations across these important environmental areas.



Solutions You Can Trust!

Manufacturing pumping systems since 1952, NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd is a world-renowned innovator that has set the industry’s benchmarks in terms of development and quality. For more than five decades, the company has been supplying the distinguished NEMO progressing cavity pumps and more recently the TORNADO rotary lobe pumps and associated products to a vast array of industries across the globe – providing flawless solutions first time, every time.

NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd.

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www.netzsch.com

Mixing – Conveying – Grinding

Your partner for the energy of the future

As world market leader for progressing cavity pumps and

specialist in biogas technology we offer you mixing and pumping

systems specially adapted to all process stages. The range of

applications of our NEMO® progressing cavity pumps, TORNADO®

rotary lobe pumps and NETZSCH grinding systems reaches from

mixing to pumping and grinding.

Progressing cavity or Rotary Lobe, some might claim these pumps compete with each other however, as the only global manufacturer of both, NETZSCH knows they complement one another. Correct pump type selection, based only upon applications requirements, is critical. NETZSCH can offer you genuinely impartial advice as to which pump type is best for you, both of our pumps belong to the rotating positive displacement pump group, which are capable of:-• Handling viscous products • Handling products which contain abrasive solids • Handling products which are shear sensitive • Pumping against high pressures • Performing a suction lifts NETZSCH is asked to handle applications which contain a combination of many of these factors. It is only possible to select the correct pump type when the effects of these factors on pump lifetimes are fully understood. By using NETZSCH you can be sure that the right pump will be selected for the exact requirements of your application, we have a choice in what we recommend.NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd, Horchester, Holywell, Dorchester, DT2 0LL. Telephone: 01935 483900

Zeropex: Releasing The Energy From Your Water Assets...Zeropex has developed the Difgen, a patented micro-hydro generator that fits into the water distribution network The Difgen acts like a modulating pressure-reducing valve or a flow-control valve, but converts wasted kinetic energy into electricity. The electricity is either renewable energy, when under a natural flow, or recovered energy, when a pumped flow. A typical Water Utility can reduce its energy bill by 20% once a network of Difgens has been installed.The Difgen can also be integrated with the water network control system, helping the Utility to develop a smart distribution system, when acting as the device to deliver the required pressure and flow.Zeropex has a number of UK water company clients and has embarked on the Difgen Hydro Program with Scottish Water - where they intend to install hydro turbines throughout their water networks in order to become completely self- sustainable in regenerative electricity. For more information please call us on: 01628 892 233

Serenity Lighting: The Next Generation of LEd Lighting!West Midlands-based Integrated System Technologies (IST) Ltd. are pioneers in the design and manufacture of world leading, intelligent iDrive® LED drivers and Serenity™ OEM LED lighting solutions for commercial, office, architectural, retail, entertainment, outdoor and domestic white light and RGB applications.At the recent Sustainability Live show, IST showcased the latest LEDlighting fixtures designed and manufactured in the UK under its Serenity Lighting® range. The Serenity Quadrum recessed LED ceiling tile is a highly efficient replacement for T5 fluorescent tubes, achieving an impressive 91 ll/cW and an ROI of <18 months. Offering beautifully homogeneous illumination, the fixtures incorporate IST’s patented technologies, such as flicker- free dimming down to 0.3%, and are priced very competitively compared to Asian imports.The panels complement the existing Serenity Lighting range of LED MR16 replacements, LED downlights (156mm-260mm), LED spots and linear strips, as well as a range of diffusers, light engines and other components, which are all made in the UK and offer significant energy savings compared to traditional light sources.The next generation of IST products will include solutions for the TV, stage and theatre market. For more information on any of IST’s products, please visit IST’s website at www.istl.com or call the team on +44 (0)1922 457712.



Hewitech: Major European Plastics Manufacturer!Hewitech are a major European plastics manufacturer producing innovative products for the waste water and stormwater markets.

Expertise in tool design and production allows continuous product development for injection moulding and extrusion, satisfying the growing environmental directive placed on the water industry.

Variobox SUDS systems for stormwater retention and infiltration are the strongest available, proven by rigorously testing for long term performance. Access and maintenance to engineer’s designs is achieved by incorporating the Controlbox with a 500mm open channel. Hewitech’s dedicated site team provide a certified quality assured installation in accordance with the SUDS Manual.

Hewitech waste water treatment products are used in submerged fixed bed, trickling filters, moving bed, and lamella and coalescence separators. We offer high quality technical solutions for our customers from the initial plant design to the calculation of the plant components.

For more information please visit our website www.hewitech.co.uk, or email [email protected]

CodEL International Ltd: Release of The ‘eMax’CODEL International Ltd is a well-known instrumentation and software manufacturer that operates in the field of combustion mainly power generation. Increasing fuel cost is a major concern for all manufacturing industries, and the impact on cost of steam is critical for many processes. CODEL International Ltd has recently released “eMax”, a Boiler Energy Management system that provides accurate real time analysis of process steam boiler operation and cost of steam. This analysis enables operators to identify, and take action to minimise energy waste and maximise the effective use of steam. Data is collected from an array of sensors monitoring all key boiler parameters. A unique feature of the eMax system is that this data is accessible to the user via a password protected internet connection and is thus available, not only at the eMax display panel in the boiler house, but remotely on any pc, tablet or smart phone.The quality of the measured and calculated data enables operators to identify changes in boiler operation and efficiency and to build strategies that increase boiler performance, lower fuel usage and reduce carbon emissions. The system also allows operators to identify maintenance issues and rectify them in a timely manner.In addition, monthly reports on boiler performance, efficiency, energy losses, steam production, energy use and cost of steam, along with recommendations for intervention strategies can be received via email.For more information please call: 01629 814351 or visit our website: www.codel.co.uk

Exhibition diary dates:

Total Processing & Packaging 04 - 06 June 2013

Autumn Fair International 1-4 September 2013

Speciality & Fine Food Fair 07-09 September 2013

Glee 16 - 18 September 2013

Surface World/Correx 24 - 26 September 2013

The National Wedding Show 05 - 07 october 2013

The Baby Show 24-26 october 2013

Ideal Home Show at Christmas 13-17 November 2013

See You There!

CODEL

emax

Boiler Energy Management SystemeMax provides:-

An array of sensors to monitor boiler operations Real time data display with alarms Historical graphs of key operating parameters Diagnostic tools to analyse the interaction of key

boiler parameters

eMax benefits:-

Internet connectivity via PC, tablet or smart phone Inbuilt cost engine to show fuel costs Rapid identification of boiler issues External overview of boiler operations Regular email reports from CODEL engineers

identifying areas of concern

Contact us now to show you the way to improve energy efficiency on your boilers.

email : [email protected] +44 (0)1629 814351

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