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MANCHESTER – 27th February 2025: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, is today pleased to announce the launch of Speed Pitch, an exciting new feature that will debut at the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA) on Wednesday 22nd October 2025. The new bolt-on feature will see up to 12 founders of innovative FMCG start-ups and scale-ups take to the stage …

MANCHESTER – 17th February 2025: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, has today officially opened entries for the special tenth anniversary edition of the Gama Innovation Awards. The Gama Innovation Awards recognise outstanding innovation in the consumer goods space, with winners to be announced at a prestigious awards ceremony that will take place in the iconic Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on Wednesday 22nd October 2025. Entry* …

MANCHESTER – 16th January 2025: Celebration will be in the air on Wednesday 22nd October 2025 with the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA) set to mark ten years of inspiring and connecting the global fast-moving goods community (FMCG) in the heart of Manchester. A diverse lineup of over 300 invitation-only guests, including start-ups, scale-ups, established brands, retailers, hotels, airlines, and investors, will once again make GICA the perfect platform for networking and relationship-building in a vibrant yet …

MANCHESTER – 29th October 2024: Last Thursday (24th October), leading representatives of the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) community came together in The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester, to celebrate the ninth edition of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA), with the event continuing to build a reputation as a vital meeting point for industry professionals keen to uncover the latest hot-button industry trends and innovations. Welcoming over 300 guests both in person and …

MANCHESTER – 18th July 2024: Manchester-based global insights specialist Gama is today pleased to reveal the finalists that have been shortlisted for the 2024 edition of the Gama Innovation Awards. Recognising outstanding innovation in the FMCG space, the products shortlisted for the Gama Innovation Awards represent the very best launches unearthed in the last year by Gama’s global network of in-country researchers and analysts across ten categories: Product, Packaging, Positioning, Branding & …

MANCHESTER – 19th April 2024: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, has today officially opened entries for the ninth edition of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA), taking place in the iconic Bridgewater Hall in Manchester on Thursday, 24th October 2024. As ever, GICA will begin with the Gama Innovation Conference, bringing together the great and the good from the world of …

MANCHESTER – 7th November 2023: Inspiration and connection were once again to the fore as over 300 fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) professionals from all around the world came together on Thursday 19th October for the eighth edition of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA) at The Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. Held once again as a hybrid event, GICA 2023 attracted a broad audience, including major players such as PepsiCo, ElPozo, Bel Group, Kellanova …

MANCHESTER – 22nd June 2023: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, has today officially opened entries for the latest edition of the Gama Innovation Awards. The Gama Innovation Awards recognise outstanding innovation in the FMCG space across ten categories: Product, Packaging, Positioning, Branding & Design, Health & Wellness, SME, Best of Britain, Best of Middle East, Hospitality and Travel.  Winners will be announced …

MANCHESTER – 23rd January 2023: Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) suppliers, retailers, and other industry stakeholders are today being invited to connect with like-minded professionals from across the globe in Manchester, on Thursday 19th October 2023, for the eighth edition of the annual Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA). GICA’s trademark informal setting and invitation-only guest list will once again enable leading executives from small and large companies alike to forge valuable new partnerships with …

MANCHESTER – 5th November 2021: Last Thursday (28th October), over 250 senior professionals from the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) community came together for an afternoon of inspiring and thought-provoking presentations and a celebration of product innovation at the sixth edition of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA). Once again held as a virtual event due to ongoing travel constraints, GICA 2021 brought together a broad range of delegates including some of the biggest names in the …

MANCHESTER– 10th November 2020: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in innovation and international trade, can today announce that it has signed an agreement to be the Exclusive Innovation and Insights Partner to SIAL Middle East 2021 and the F&B Networking Hub 2020, hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The partnership will further Gama’s ability to support food and beverage manufacturers to achieve their innovation and …

MANCHESTER – 3rd November 2020: Last Thursday (29th October), over 200 leading representatives of the global fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) community came together to celebrate the fifth edition of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (FMCG), as the event further established its reputation as a key meeting point for the industry. Held virtually for the first time due to current circumstances, GICA 2020 drew a broad range of delegates, including major …

DUBAI  – 9th January 2020: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in innovation and international trade, can today announce that it has signed an agreement to be the Exclusive Innovation and Insights Partner to Gulfood 2020, hosted by the Dubai World Trade Centre. The partnership will further Gama’s ability to support food and beverage manufacturers to achieve their innovation and internationalisation goals in the Middle East and around …

MANCHESTER – 20th December 2019: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in product innovation and international trade, is today pleased to announce that the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards will return to Manchester on 29th October 2020 to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the leading consumer goods showcase.   Sharing ideas, cementing new partnerships   Tom Bell (Skinny Brands), Ian Wright CBE, Nicola Coronado (Essity), The Lord Mayor (City …

MANCHESTER– 7th November 2019: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in innovation and international trade, can today announce that it has signed an agreement to be the Exclusive Innovation and Insights Partner to SIAL Middle East 2019, hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC). The partnership will further Gama’s ability to support food and beverage manufacturers to achieve their innovation and internationalisation goals in the …

MANCHESTER – 14th October 2019: Last Thursday saw some of the leading names from the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector return to Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall for the 2019 edition of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA). Representatives from the biggest names in the industry, including Unilever, Innocent, Essity, Tetra Pak and Sonae rubbed shoulders with dynamic start-ups, industry experts and other invited guests, as GICA continued to build on its reputation …

DUBAI  – 26th September 2019: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in innovation and international trade, is pleased to announce a strengthening of its presence in the Middle East via a partnership with Union Coop, the UAE’s leading consumer cooperative. Under the terms of the agreement, Gama will provide support to Union Coop’s innovation strategy. Commenting on the partnership, Gama Founder & CEO Cesar Pereira said: “We …

MANCHESTER  – 20th September 2019: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in innovation and international trade, is pleased to announce its expansion into Africa via a partnership with Candando, a leading grocery retailer based in Angola. Through the partnership, Gama will support Candando to optimize its product and innovation strategy. Commenting on the agreement, Gama Founder & CEO Cesar Pereira said: “We are excited to agree this …

MANCHESTER – 14th March 2019: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in product innovation and international trade, is today pleased to announce the return of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards on 10th October 2019 for the fourth edition of the leading consumer goods event.   A showcase of innovation, a hub for new partnerships   Manchester will once again play host to an inspiring and …

MANCHESTER  – 8th February 2019: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in innovation and international trade, is pleased to announce its debut in Brazil through a partnership with leading dairy firm Perfetto. Under the terms of the agreement, Gama will provide support to Perfetto in its innovation and internationalisation strategy. Commenting on the partnership, Gama Founder & CEO Cesar Pereira said: “We are delighted to be making …

MANCHESTER  – 31st January 2019: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in innovation and international trade, is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement with Agthia Group PJSC, one of the Middle East’s leading food and beverages companies. Under the terms of the agreement, Gama will support Agthia in its innovation activities and wider strategic objectives globally. Commenting on the partnership, Gama Founder & CEO Cesar Pereira …

DUBAI  – 17th January 2019: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in innovation and international trade, can today announce that it has signed an agreement to be the Exclusive Innovation and Insights Partner to Gulfood 2019, hosted by the Dubai World Trade Centre and the world’s largest annual food and beverage event. The partnership will further Gama’s ability to support food and beverage manufacturers to achieve their …

MANCHESTER – 31st October 2018: Dozens of leading professionals descended on the Bridgewater Hall last Thursday (25th October) as the 2018 edition of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards further cemented Manchester’s place as the new hub for fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) innovation in the UK’s Northern Powerhouse. Attendees from as far afield as Australia, Canada, Brazil, United States, France and the United Arab Emirates ensured the third gathering of …

DUBAI – 16th August 2018: Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) innovation in the Middle East is set to see its profile further enhanced with the launch of the Best of Middle East category at the third edition of the prestigious Gama Innovation Awards, to be held in Manchester, UK on 25th October 2018. Underlining the growing dynamism of the FMCG sector in the Middle East, the inaugural Best of Middle …

MANCHESTER – 25th July 2018: Manchester-based global insights specialist Gama is today pleased to reveal the shortlisted finalists in the Gama Innovation Awards 2018. Recognising outstanding innovation in the FMCG space, the shortlists for the Gama Innovation Awards represent the very best new products unearthed in the last year by Gama’s global network of in-country researchers and analysts across eight categories: Product, Packaging, Positioning, Branding & Design, Health & Wellness, SME, Best of Britain …

MANCHESTER – 24th April 2018: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in FMCG product innovation and international trade, has today officially opened entries for the upcoming edition of the Gama Innovation Awards. The Gama Innovation Awards recognise outstanding innovation in the FMCG space across eight categories: Product, Packaging, Positioning, Branding & Design, Health & Wellness, SME, Best of Britain and Best of Middle East. Winners will be announced …

MANCHESTER – 8th March 2018: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in product innovation and international trade, is today pleased to announce the return of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA) in October 2018. Staged at Manchester’s iconic Bridgewater Hall, GICA is returning for its 3rd edition on Thursday 25th October 2018 for what promises to be another inspiring and engaging day on the theme of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) …

MANCHESTER – 2nd November 2016: 25th October 2017 saw some of the leading names from across the world of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) descend on Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall for the second edition of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards (GICA). Blending inspiring and thought-provoking presentations with a celebration of the very best in product innovation in 2017, GICA welcomed almost 100 guests from around the world, cementing its reputation as a …

DUBAI  – 27th October 2017: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in innovation and international trade, is today pleased to announce the opening of operations in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to drive expansion in the Middle East & India. Located in Dubai, UAE, the business will support FMCG retailers and manufacturers to tap into new opportunities in the regions’ fast-growing consumer goods sector. Headquartered in Manchester, …

MANCHESTER – 17th October 2017: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in product innovation, today announces the exciting line-up of international speakers that will take to the stage for the second edition of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards. Taking place in Manchester on Wednesday 25th October 2017, the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards will bring together the great and the good from the world of …

MANCHESTER – 25th July 2017: Manchester-based international business insights specialist Gama is today pleased to announce the shortlist of products for the Gama Innovation Awards 2017. Recognising outstanding innovation in the FMCG space, the shortlist for the Gama Innovation Awards represents the best innovations unearthed in the last year by Gama’s global network of in-country researchers and analysts across seven categories: Product, Packaging, Positioning, Branding & Design, Health & Wellness, SME and Best …

MANCHESTER – 15th February 2017: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in product innovation and international trade, is today pleased to announce the return of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards in October 2017. Following the success of the inaugural event – which was described by delegates as both “inspiring” and “engaging” –  the second edition of the Gama Innovation Conference & Awards will be hosted at the …

MANCHESTER – 26TH JANUARY 2017: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in innovation and international trade, and Facestore, an online platform providing e-commerce solutions, have today signed a partnership to support companies looking to grow their business through new channels. The agreement was signed between Cesar Pereira, founder and CEO of Gama, and Paulo Solinho Barbosa, CEO of Facestore, at the office of the Portuguese Consulate-General in …

MANCHESTER – 4th November 2016: Tuesday 25th October saw the great and the good from the world of global fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) come together in Manchester for the presentation of the Gama Innovation Awards 2016. Recognising outstanding innovation in the FMCG space, the Gama Innovation Awards – presented in the categories of Product, Packaging, Positioning, Branding & Design, SME and Best of Britain – represented the very best innovations unearthed …

MANCHESTER – 2nd November 2016: On 25th October, Manchester became a global hub for fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) as more than 60 invited delegates from around the world came together for an inspiring morning of presentations, a celebration of innovation and unique networking opportunities at the inaugural Gama Innovation Conference & Awards. A broad range of countries were represented, with attendees arriving from as far afield as Austria, Turkey, India …

MANCHESTER – 18th October 2016: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in product innovation, has today confirmed the exciting line-up of expert speakers and presenters that will take to the stage for the inaugural Gama Innovation Conference & Innovation Awards in Manchester on Tuesday 25th October 2016. The Gama Innovation Conference will place the topic of innovation centre stage, exploring what ‘innovation’ means in relation to product …

MANCHESTER – 6th September 2016: Manchester-based international business insights specialist Gama is today pleased to announce the final shortlist of products for each category of the Gama Innovation Awards 2016. Recognising outstanding innovation in the FMCG space, the shortlist for the Gama Innovation Awards covers the categories of Product, Packaging, Positioning, Branding & Design, SME and Best of Britain, representing the best innovations unearthed in the last year by Gama’s global network …

MANCHESTER –28th July 2016: Manchester-based international business insights specialist Gama has today officially opened applications for the inaugural Gama Innovation Awards. The awards ceremony will take place at Manchester Central in October, and will recognise outstanding innovation in the FMCG space. The Gama Innovation Awards will cover six categories: Product, Packaging, Positioning, Branding & Design, SME and Best of Britain. Of these, three are open to public entries, and three will be awarded …

Gama Innovation Awards to celebrate outstanding innovation in global Fast Moving Consumer Goods Unilever, Heineken, Kraft Heinz, Diageo, Calbee and Tsingtao among the expert judging panel MANCHESTER – 17th May 2016: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specialising in product innovation, has today announced that it will be hosting an exclusive gala dinner at Manchester Central on 25th October 2016 to celebrate the very best in Fast Moving Consumer Goods …

FMCG leaders from across the world meet in the Northern Powerhouse for the first Gama Innovation Conference MANCHESTER – 3rd May 2016: Gama, a global provider of business information and services specializing in product innovation, today announces that the inaugural Gama Innovation Conference will be coming to Manchester, UK in October 2016. The conference – the first event of its kind in the north of England – will bring together …