FOOD & DRINK EXPO

FOOD & DRINK EXPO is recognized as a premier event for the UK food and drink sector, offering a comprehensive platform for professionals to explore new concepts, establish valuable connections, and acquire critical insights that influence the industry's trajectory. This annual exhibition, held from April 12 to April 14, 2027, at the National Exhibition Centre (The NEC) in Birmingham, serves as a vital conduit to the UK market, uniting product innovation with essential business guidance and operational understanding. It is a significant gathering for the grocery, foodservice, manufacturing, and speciality retail communities.

The expo features a wide array of products and services across the Drink and Food categories. Dedicated zones highlight specific market trends, including the Healthy & Natural zone, which showcases items such as free-from, vegetarian, low-calorie, and organic products, alongside a returning Plant-Based Zone. A special focus on Future Foods celebrates wellness-driven, clean-label, and sustainable offerings. The event attracts a diverse professional audience, including key foodservice buyers, decision-makers from supermarkets, and both small and large-scale wholesale grocery operations, as well as professionals from the retail, wholesale, gastronomy, manufacturing, and hospitality sectors.