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Your support makes all the difference.This week's highlight is the 30th annual Vinexpo gathering in Bordeaux, France, where about 50,000 oenophiles will gather to hobnob among fellow wine-lovers and taste the latest offerings.
30th annual Vinexpo: International Wine and Spirits Exhibition
June 19 - 23
Bordeaux, France
One of the most important trade events for the wine industry, Vinexpo attracts 46,000 attendees from 135 countries to the show which acts as a launchpad for new products and where trends are identified. New this year is "Tastings by Vinexpo," where two designated areas will showcase high-profile tastings and professional presentations.
21st annual Food Taipei
June 22 - 25
Taipei, Taiwan
Many industry players have used Food Taipei to launch their products into the Taiwanese market, as the trade show attracts 4,500 international visitors and more than 40,000 local visitors. Exhibitors range from everything from fruits and vegetables, poultry, seafood, meats, health foods, baked goods, wine and liquor to condiments and confectionary.
http://www.foodtaipei.com.tw/
World Tea Expo
June 24 - June 26
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
A trade event seeped in all things tea, the World Tea Expo is expected to attract 6,000 attendees and 220 exhibitors this year. In addition to workshops on how to cook with tea, the event will also feature a Tea Infusion Challenge to determine the best 'Infusionist' - a competition akin to crowning the best coffee barista. Competitors will be evaluated on their product knowledge, brewing skills and talents.
http://www.worldteaexpo.com/
41st annual World Peashooting Championship
July 9
Witcham, UK
This year marks the 41st anniversary of this hallowed pea event, whereby participants don Viking hats and break out their trusty laser and telescopic shooters to hit their target and vie for the crown of World Peashooting Champion. The event has drawn competitors from the US, Scandinavia, France, Spain, New Zealand and Holland, and is held in conjunction with the Village Fair.
http://www.witcham.org.uk/_sgg/m1m6_1.htm
Summer Fancy Food Show
July 10 -12
Washington, DC, USA
As the largest specialty food and beverage event, the Fancy Food Show features 180,000 gourmet items ranging from confections, cheese, coffee, snacks, spices, ethnic and natural products. Winners of the 39th annual sofi Awards Competition, which recognizes the most outstanding foods of the year, will also be announced during the three-day show by celebrity and Iron Chef Cat Cora. More than 2,400 exhibitors from 80 countries and 24,000 attendees are expected.
http://www.specialtyfood.com/fancy-food-show/
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