Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 Page 18 Page 19 Page 20 Page 21 Page 22 Page 23 Page 24 Page 25 Page 26 Page 27 Page 28 Page 29 Page 30 Page 31 Page 32 Page 33 Page 34 Page 35 Page 36 Page 37 Page 38 Page 39 Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46 Page 47 Page 48 Page 49 Page 50 Page 51 Page 52 Page 53 Page 54 Page 55 Page 56 Page 57 Page 58 Page 59 Page 60 Page 61 Page 62 Page 63 Page 64 Page 65 Page 66 Page 67 Page 68 Page 69 Page 70 Page 71 Page 72 Page 73 Page 74 Page 75 Page 76 Page 77 Page 78 Page 79 Page 80 Page 81 Page 82 Page 83 Page 84The International Cider Awards will be the third since we reintroduced it in 2013; with new classes this year, in recognition of the innovation and diversity in the market. This year’s brewing competition also offers new classes, for sour beer, zero gluten beer and extra strong beer (ABV of 10% and above), introduced in response to the growing number of brewers who are producing these styles. Medal announcements take place on Friday, 10th March at National Brewery Centre, Burton upon Trent and BFBi members, brewers and cider makers are invited to attend. Attendance is by ticket only so please contact us on info@bfbi.org.uk giving your name and company. Come and celebrate excellence at the ‘Brewing Oscars’. Talking of excellence, BevExpo 2018 has been launched. Taking place on 23rd & 24th January 2018 at Ricoh Arena, Coventry, BevExpo 2018 will again celebrate excellence within the beverage supply chain. Comprising a mix of exhibition stands and seminars, BevExpo is the opportunity to meet the experts in whatever sector of your beverage supply chain. Previous exhibitors and BFBi members receive discounted exhibitor rates. Attendance to the exhibition and seminar sessions is free. For more details see our advertisement on page 29 of this issue of B.B.I.B. To register as a visitor or exhibitor for BevExpo 2018, please go to www.bevexpo.com Ruth Evans M.B.E. BFBi CEO Welcome TO We believe that we are unique in that we represent an entire value chain - from seed merchants, barley growers, maltsters, hop merchants, suppliers of raw materials through to production and packaging machinery manufacturers and suppliers and dispense/point of sale suppliers, manufacturers and installers. Our core values are sustainability of the value chain; fraternity; promotion of our Members, enabling them to act together in all areas relating to their trade or professional interests. Today, our strength and depth of membership expertise continues to help manage the opportunities and challenges facing our modern industry. 6 BREWING & BEVERAGE INDUSTRIES BUSINESS Ruth Evans Representing the entire value chain supplying the Brewing, Food & Beverage Industry Brewers - the BFBi is open to you too! - Telephone 01902 422303 for more information What a hectic but very exciting start to 2017. As owners of the oldest International Brewing Awards in the world and now the reintroduced International Cider Awards, we have received a record number of entries, which have come from brewers and cider makers of all sizes, from all over the world. For a full calendar of BFBi events visit: www.bfbi.org.uk/industry-events/consolidated-programme-of-events Another busy year ahead 6_Layout 1 12/02/2017 08:45 Page 1