In anticipation of iba 2006, the leading international trade fair for bakers and confectioners to be held at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre from October 3-9, the Web site (www.iba.de) has been expanded and improved for easier navigation and information retrieval.

At the click of a mouse, visitors to the Web site can access comprehensive information related to various show happenings, including registration, required documentation, press releases, dates and hotel addresses and phone numbers. The Web site was redesigned with user-friendliness in mind — a complete sitemap helps visitors and exhibitors to access all of the information they need in a fast and targeted fashion.

GHM of Munich, the trade-fair company commissioned to oversee iba 2006, also is offering a full booking service online to allow visitors and exhibitors to reserve meeting and conference rooms throughout the fair. Dates, conference technology, signage, modern connections and even tickets can be reserved online, aiding iba show-goers in their professional planning and management of presentations, conferences and meetings.

Stagnito Communications Inc., an Ascend Media Co., has purchased the Food Safety Summit from Eaton Hall Exhibitions, Florham Park, N.J.

The Food Safety Summit is North America’s biggest trade show and conference program serving retailers, processors, foodservice professionals and government personnel who are involved in food safety, quality assurance and food security. The 2006 show is scheduled for March 22-24 at the Mandalay Bay Hotel, Las Vegas.

“Protecting the safety and integrity of our food supply is one of the most critical issues confronting the industry,” says Harry Stagnito, president of Stagnito Communications Inc. “Every year, the Food Safety Summit provides an outstanding forum to discuss solutions and bring buyers and sellers together.”

Scott Goldman, president of Eaton Hall Exhibitions and founder of the Food Safety Summit, notes that Stagnito Communications was well suited to purchase the show. “As the largest information provider to the food, beverage and packaging industry, it possesses the expertise and relationships to grow the summit,” he says.

The latest show details, including confirmed exhibitors and conference programming, can be found at: www.foodsafetysummit.com.