Dedicated to Beverages
August 1, 2004
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Dedicated to Beverages
InterBev, the biennial trade show dedicated to
beverages, will be held Sept. 26-28 at the Orange County Convention Center
in Orlando, Fla. According to show officials, the convention will offer
something for everyone in the beverage business — producers,
distributors and retailers of soft drinks, beer, bottled water, juice,
ready-to-drink tea, milk, sports drinks, wine, distilled spirits and
powdered drinks, as well as packaging and process engineers, production
managers, marketing, warehousing, distribution managers and R&D
personnel will all find new products and new technology at the show.
With the theme of “Dedicated Exclusively to
Beverages (How Refreshing)”, InterBev’s organizers stress the
inclusive nature of the show that encompasses
all beverage categories. More than 500 exhibitors will showcase new
beverage-related products, equipment and technology, and other marketing
and distribution developments, and offer expert advice on those products.
“On InterBev’s exhibit floor, at
networking receptions and course sessions, the industry’s leaders
will have the opportunity to meet and convene at one place at one
time.” says Eileen Baird, vice president and show manager for
InterBev. “Our suppliers and buyers will have the chance to learn
more about new products amongst peers and share fresh new ideas.”
Exhibits will include:
Production and processing equipment
Beverages
Ingredients
Packaging equipment
Dispensing and vending equipment
Containers and packaging materials
Plant and maintenance equipment
Conveying and materials handling equipment
Trucks and transportation
Merchandising
Quality assurance/quality control
Computer hardware/software
Production and processing equipment
Beverages
Ingredients
Packaging equipment
Dispensing and vending equipment
Containers and packaging materials
Plant and maintenance equipment
Conveying and materials handling equipment
Trucks and transportation
Merchandising
Quality assurance/quality control
Computer hardware/software
Special events
Unique to the InterBev show this year will be:
InterBev Oasis — A high-profile tasting area located on the show floor where
attendees will be able to sample beverages from many of the exhibiting
companies.
New Product Showcase — The New Product Showcase
will feature the latest products in the industry.
Ochakovo Festival —
InterBev’s very own beer festival will take place Monday, Sept.
27 at 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free to all attendees 21 and over.
InterBev Conference
— The Conference
Program is free with registration and features topics such as The State of
the Beverage Industry; We've Got Plans for Your Bottles and Cans; Healthy
Beverages with Aseptic; Change the Game: How Common Food and Beverage
Industry Myths Prevent You From Achieving a Competitive Advantage.
“We’re pleased that InterBev continues to
act as the premier forum for the latest educational and business insights
for the worldwide beverage industry,” says Baird.
“InterBev’s various sessions complement the breadth and scope
of product discoveries attendees will find on the show floor.”
For more information, log on to Interbev.com or call 877/853-4587.
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| INTERBEV SCHEDULE OF EVENTS | ||
| Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Fla. | ||
| Sunday, Sept. 26 | ||
| 11:00am – 5:00pm | Registration open | |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Educational session: State of the Beverage Industry | |
| 12:00pm – 5:00pm | Exhibit floor open | |
| 2:00pm – 3:00pm | Educational session: Accountability and Route Technology Visibility Come of Age Through Advanced | |
| Monday, Sept. 27 | ||
| 9:00 – 5:00pm | Registration open | |
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Educational Session: “We’ve Got Plans For Your Bottles and Cans” | |
| 10:00 am – 5:00pm | Exhibit floor open | |
| 1:00pm – 2:00pm | Educational session: The Implications of BioTerrorism for the Beverage Industry | |
| 4:00pm – 5:00pm | Educational session: Healthy Beverages With Aseptic | |
| Tuesday, Sept. 28 | ||
| 9:00 – 3:00pm | Registration open | |
| 9:00am – 10:00am | Educational session: Change the Game: How Common Food and Beverage Industry Myths Prevent You From Achieving a Competitive Advantage | |
| 10:00am – 3:00pm | Exhibit floor open | |
