Inspiring the future of retail and hospitality
Food & Drink Expo brings together buyers from the retail, wholesale, foodservice, manufacturing and hospitality sectors, delivering an unrivalled wealth of insight and product-sourcing opportunities under one roof.
In 2026, thousands of visitors filled the aisles, connecting with 1200+ innovative suppliers across The UK Food & Drink Shows.
Next year in 2027, The UK Food & Drink Shows will comprise of Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show, Forecourt Show and Foodex Manufacturing Solutions.
WHY VISIT?
Step into the heart of the UK's vibrant food and drink industry at Food & Drink Expo - the ultimate destination for discovering fresh ideas, forging powerful connections and gaining insights that shape the future of food.
Food & Drink Expo will run alongside Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show and The Forecourt Show as part of the award-winning UK Food & Drink Shows. Bringing together the very best of the foodservice, hospitality, manufacturing, grocery, speciality, forecourt & convenience retail sectors all under one roof.
With over 1,200 innovative exhibitors from the worlds of grocery, specialist retail, wholesale, foodservice and hospitality, plus a dynamic programme of content across multiple stages, the show is a must-attend gathering for industry professionals.
WHY EXHIBIT?
Ready to grow your brand in the UK's retail and hospitality markets? Food & Drink Expo, from 12-14 April 2027, is your gateway to high-impact connections with the buyers and decision-makers who matter most.
New for 2026 was a spotlight on Future Foods, celebrating the brands and innovators redefining what ‘good food’ means.
Take a look HERE as to why you should exhibit!
WHO YOU’LL MEET:
90% of visitors in 2025 were C-Suite, Senior or Middle Management
89% of visitors specify, influence or make the final decision to spend
40% of visitors were key food service buyers
32% of visitors were from the wholesale, grocery and retail sectors
£123k average amount of business our exhibitors expect to generate in the next year from the 2025 show