Food & Drink Expo 2023

Food & Drink Expo returns to the NEC, Birmingham this April (24th – 26th), as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows. Visitors to the UK’s premier trade event for the food, drink and hospitality sector, will leave with heightened awareness of the sector’s multiple capabilities as well the latest innovations. Register for a free pass here: www.food-drink-expo-2023. reg.buzz/

A jam-packed show floor will be showcasing the latest products and services in the market. Expect big-name exhibitors such as Belvoir Fruit Farms (Stand K278), Jersey Dairy (Stand K260) and Meadow Vale Foods (Stand J231), as well as products from newer businesses in the hospitality realm – such as Blendsmiths Drinkmakers (Stand P261) –who will all be showcasing their wares.

For the full list of exhibitors and products on show, visit: www.foodanddrinkexpo. co.uk/exhibitors-2023#/exhibitors/

In a first for Food & Drink Expo, the show will also include two exclusive sections in 2023: Healthy & Natural and Plant-Based. Each will be dedicated to exhibitors showing the latest innovations and NPD in these flourishing markets.

Meanwhile, on The Grocer Live stage, expert panels will be discussing some of the biggest issues facing the sector. Industry heavyweights such as Kate Nicholls OBE, Chief Executive at UKHospitality, Will Shu, CEO & Founder of Deliveroo and Tom Athron, CEO at Fortnum & Mason are just some of the names that have been lined up to tackle hot-topic issues.

The programme is set to cover a variety of essential themes across the three days, such as people, sustainability, trends, health and technology, with individual sessions promising to drill down further on various aspects of each. Key highlights of the programme’s schedule include:

- The Omnichannel Opportunity 10.20am, Monday 24th April

- The cost-of-living crisis: How has UK food and drink adapted and what is the outlook? 1:20pm, Monday 24th April

- Charity partner: Tackling food waste with FareShare 1.45pm, Wednesday 26th April

See the full line-up of sessions and speakers here: www.foodanddrinkexpo.co.uk/ sessions-2023#/seminars/

Andrew Reed, Managing Director – Wine & Exhibitions, William Reed says “Food & Drink Expo is a must-visit event for anyone looking to invest, improve or advance their hospitality business in 2023 and beyond. With over 150 exhibitors expected and a fantastic programme of speakers lined up to address the industry’s biggest questions, it’s sure to be one of the most worthwhile days out in your diary. Register for your pass today for free: www.food-drink-expo-2023.reg.buzz/

Encompassing the entire industry, the UK Food & Drink Shows are unrivalled in their ability to bring people together, build and foster better relationships, discover business building insight and celebrate innovation, all with the support of the multi-award-winning William Reed brand. Find out what’s on at the other shows, here: www.foodanddrinkexpo.co.uk/uk-fooddrink-shows