Deliveroo founder headlines UK Food & Drink Shows

Deliveroo CEO, Will Shu, is just one of the high-profile names offering his insight at the UK Food & Drink Shows, returning to the NEC, Birmingham, on 24-26 April.

The dedicated speaker programme across National Convenience Show, Farm Shop & Deli Show, Food & Drink Expo and Foodex Manufacturing Solutions offers visitors a comprehensive look at the industry, covering a diverse range of subjects.

Set against the show’s essential themes of people, sustainability, trends, health and technology – with individual sessions drilling down further on various aspects of each – the UK Food and Drink Shows has attracted some of the finest expertise in the industry.

Scheduled to be on the The Grocer Live stage on 24 April at 11.35am, Will Shu will be in conversation with The Grocer editor, Adam Leyland, in Diversifying Deliveroo: From dark kitchens to bricks and mortar.

The line-up also includes:

● Kate Nicholls OBE, chief executive at UKHospitality.

● Peter Batt, managing director at Nisa Retail.

● Karen Betts, CEO at Food and Drink Federation.

● Karen Bates, group people director at BrewDog.

● Marisa Heath, CEO at Plant-Based Food Alliance.

● Professor Robin May, chief scientific adviser at Food Standards Agency.

Andrew Reed, managing director - wine & exhibitions, William Reed, said: “The breadth of expertise accessible at the shows this year is staggering. Many of the industry leading lights and brightest talents will be sharing invaluable knowledge on how to make it in our ever-turbulent world, discussing everything from the future of Low2No and how we can rethink food waste, to the HFSS policy change and how best to nurture talent.

“Whether you’re just launching a foodie start-up, want to take your convenience store to the next level, or looking for answers in new technology, there’s a session for everyone at the UK Food & Drink Shows.”

To register for your pass for free and get more information , visit www.food-drink-expo-2023.reg.buzz/