Pictured: Jane Nicholls, Senior Account Manager at the NEC

Organisers of the biennial MEATUP exhibition - the only dedicated exhibition for the UK meat industry - have announced that the event will move from Stoneleigh Park to the NEC in 2013.

Organisers YPL Exhibitions - who already hold The Group Leisure and Travel trade show at the Birmingham venue - were keen to take advantage of the NEC's central location and world-class facilities.

Graham Yandell, Show Director of MEATUP said: "Having successfully launched the show at a smaller venue, we feel that moving MEATUP to the NEC will provide the opportunity to develop the exhibition and attract more visitors.

"As a world class venue, and a recognisable brand, the NEC also provides a range of facilities which are second to none together with excellent logistics. In fact, we already stage our annual Group Leisure & Travel Trade Show at the NEC and find staff helpful and cooperative.

"The MEATUP exhibition is the only dedicated exhibition of its type serving the UK meat industry and we are serious about its future. Moving the show to the NEC sends a signal and makes it clear that we plan to grow and develop the exhibition for both visitors and exhibitors".

Jane Nicholls, Senior Account Manager at the NEC said: "YPL Exhibitions and the NEC have been working together successfully for a number of years, and it is fantastic to be able to now work on a new launch with them. We are committed to making MEATUP 2013 a productive and market-leading event in partnership with Graham and his team."

All sectors of the £24 billion UK meat industry are represented at the show and this year's event welcomed over 2,000 visitors.