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REVIEW OF LAST YEAR
Yes – in January, we looked back over 2006
and took stock.
See our progress on the website – at this link. www.caribbeanfoodemporium.co.uk/review06.htm
PLANS FOR 2007
We all need a road map. See on the website a list of projects we are planning.
These are things we know about so far, but new areas
arriving weekly, so watch that space. www.caribbeanfoodemporium.co.uk/plans07.htm
Think about what you wish to be involved
in and do let us know.
Also, feel free to add to the list.
If there is something you feel we should be doing, you
can speak to us or email. This
will also be a topic of discussion at our next CCC Networking
event which will be held on 21st Feb in North London.
If you are planning anything to
do with Caribbean Food and Drink, remember that we are happy
to support this, with attendance, publicity on the website,
and in the magazine.
We will also mention it in our meetings, and interviews
with radio, TV or press.
EXHIBITIONS
A good number of Caribbean Food and Drink
Manufacturers took part in the ethnic food show - World
Food Market at Excel – 29th to 30th
November 2006. The
response was excellent.
Suppliers should make it a date for this year’s event.
We also held the 4th annual Caribbean
Food and Drink Conference at the same venue, which
proved to be a success.
A strong Caribbean Contingent of Tourist
Boards took part in the Times Destination
and Travel Show at Earls Court, London from 1st
Feb – 4th Feb 2007.
Caribbean Food Emporium took part in the
Exhibition along with Caribbean Chefs who demonstrated throughout
in a Caribbean themed Sensations area.
The very positive response from visitors informed us
that the general consumer is very keen to try new products,
and that food manufacturers should not limit their marketing
to only food shows.
AWARDS
The
2006/07 Caribbean Food and Drink Awards were held in
Excel last November.
Winners are listed on the website with links to the businesses’
websites. www.caribbeanfoodemporium.co.uk/awardwinners2006.htm
Speaking
of awards. Introducing
the Caribbean and African Food And Beverage (FAB) Awards
2007 to be held 21st May 2007.
We are providing another opportunity for the cream of
the crop to win an award.
For those who missed out last time, here is another chance
mid-year. Caribbean
Food Emporium will join with the African Food industry in the
UK. This will incorporate
an evening Awards Dinner with entertainment at a prestigious
location, with celebrities presenting the awards.
More
information will follow
over the next few weeks, but there is no public voting for this
particular award. You
can send names, websites and contact details of people/products
you feel judges should consider.
Judges are being appointed from a list of professionals
in the Food and Retail industry. XRL will be working with Caribbean Food Emporium in partnership
for this major project in association with Cockspur Rum.
FRANCHISING OPPORTUNITY
London
borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, has secured funding from
the London
Development Agency to develop an initiative targeting Caribbean
food businesses to explore the
opportunities for business growth through franchising.
If you own a Caribbean Food
business which is suitable for franchising then you may
qualify for free consultancy and preparation for growth.
Information is key.
Ultimately this may lead to funding to set up a franchise
in West London. For
more details visit www.caribbeanfoodemporium.co.uk/becfranchise.htm
ON
TV – DRAGONS DEN - REGGAE
REGGAE SAUCE
Levi Roots reggae artist says “PUT
MUSIC IN YOUR FOOD”
Levi
will be on the popular BBC2 programme DRAGONS DEN trying to
win £50,000 worth of investment for shares in his REGGAE REGGAE
SAUCE Ltd business.
Can
he do it? Will he slay the Dragons with some hot sauce and a
Reggae song?
Will they invest and help me take the sauce into Sainsbury’s,
Tesco, Asda etc etc?
Or Will he walk away with nothing!!
See it this Wednesday 7th Feb 07 on BBC2 at 8.00pm.
If
you miss it, visit the dragon’s den website to view after the
event.
Also
Levi will be on HARRY HILL'S show on ITV this Saturday 10Th
Feb 07 between 6.00pm- 6.40pm singing out the show. Make sure
you tune in.
For more info: visit www.caribbeanfoodemporium.co.uk/rastaraunt.htm
DREAMING
OF YOUR OWN RESTAURANT?
In one of the
biggest new shows of 2007, nine couples will compete over nine
weeks to impress the godfather of restaurateurs, Raymond Blanc.
The winners get
a prize that money can’t buy.
They will go into the restaurant business with Raymond
and run their own place.
Do you dream
of running your own restaurant?
Do you know what
people love to eat?
Do you have a
head for business?
If you do, then
BBC2 is offering you and a partner the chance of a lifetime. If you are a couple, either in a relationship, friends
or family and want to change your life forever then apply now
at www.bbc.co.uk/restaurant
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