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Food & drink expo


  • National Exhibition Centre (NEC) Birmingham, England, B40 1NT United Kingdom (map)

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

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April 12

FARM SHOP & DELI SHOW

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April 12

NATIONAL CONVENIENCE SHOW