William Reed
29 Apr - 1 May 2024
Food & Drink

Food & Drink Expo

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Food & Drink Expo provides the number one route to the UK food and drink market, helping hundreds of companies showcase their wares. Buyers and decision makers across the whole industry, from grocery, wholesale and speciality retail to foodservice and manufacturing, are invited to come along and uncover the hottest trends, latest product launches and the industry’s vision for the future.

Within Food & Drink Expo, 2024 will see the return of the Plant-Based and Healthy & Natural Zones, dedicated to showcasing innovation and NPD across key industry-impacting trends.

Food & Drink Expo will run alongside Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show, The Forecourt Show and The Restaurant Show as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows. One badge will provide access to all five shows, making UK Food & Drink Shows 2024 the UK’s largest food and drink event!

To find out more and to register, please click here.

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