IFE RETURNS FOR 2023

PHILIPPA CHRISTER, event director at IFE, International Food & Drink Event, explains more about the event, which returns to ExCeL London on 20-22 March 2023. Retail Express finds out why independent retailers should attend

WHY ATTEND?

RETAILERS attending IFE, International Food & Drink Event 2023, can meet with more than 1,500 suppliers from the UK and around the world, representing the latest innovations and product launches in food and drink.

The new dedicated Sustainability Stage, sponsored by Elopak, has a full day of content curated by the Food & Drink Federation, like issues with ESG. The Trends & Innovation platform will also host sessions on topics including consumer psychology and

Five Tips To Success

Check out suppliers at IFE, International Food & Drink Event 2023, in advance. Our website features the full list of exhibitors on offer in addition to information about their latest products and product attributes.

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View our seminar programme. Plan your visit to the show around the content sessions you’re most eager to attend across our two stages.

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Book into the Certification Clinic. If you want to meet with organisations to discuss food and drink accreditation, it’s possible to pre-book these meetings to secure your spot.

WHAT’S NEW FOR 2023?

buying behaviours, upcoming flavour trends, allergen management and more.

IFE works with several show partners, including the Department for International Trade, The ACS and the Federation of Wholesale Distributors, to create new product sourcing and networking opportunities. Growing show sections dedicated to categories, such as vegan and plant-based, and innovations in frozen, make the show a must-attend for sourcing quality food and drink.

IFE, International Food & Drink Event 2023, is packed with new features designed to streamline food and drink product sourcing for attendees to expand their offering and discover something new.

The New Product Tasting Theatre will give buyers the opportunity to sample food from up-and-coming food and drink brands and hear from their founders in speed pitching sessions.

Longer Distributor Discovery Hours will see leading distributors show a wide range of

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the products they offer, with guest chefs demonstrating their quality and versatility in several dishes.

In the Certification Clinic, several organisations and accreditation providers will be on hand to answer questions regarding certifications including The Vegan Trademark, RSPCA Assured and BRCGS. The Startup Market is where retailers can meet with young businesses, which have been trading for less than two years, representing some of the new brands in food and drink.

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If you’re interested in discovering existing products from up-and-coming brands when attending the event, head to the Startup Market.

Prodolce

RRP: £48 (case of two bottles)

A bubbly wine aimed to appeal to ‘the bold new generation’ while honouring the history and tradition behind high-quality Italian wine.

Aisling Tuck has perfected Ireland’s first plant-based cookie dough, which is made using sustainable Irish ingredients. A 300g roll is £4.99.

Denhay Bacon

RRP: £3.50

The Bacon by Nature range has launched new smoked back and streaky varieties of its No Artificial Nitrite bacon, cured using only natural ingredients.

5Sample innovative dishes and hear pitches from exciting startup businesses at the New Product Tasting Theatre.

To find out more about IFE, International Food & Drink Event 2023, or to register for your complimentary trade ticket, visit ife.co.uk