The Food and Drink Manufacturer’s Exhibition Guide 2024
This guide is your one-stop shop for UK food and drink events in 2024.
Discover what’s taking place each month, whether you want to connect with consumers, meet supermarket representatives or discover new suppliers.
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JANUARY
EXHIBITION: The National Running Show
ABOUT: Event for runners to attend seminars and try new products
WHEN: 20 - 21 January 2024
WHERE: NEC, Birmingham
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: www.nationalrunningshow.com
FEBRUARY
EXHIBITION: Packaging Birmingham
ABOUT: Discover products and services to support your packaging journey
WHEN: 21 - 22 February 2024
WHERE: NEC, Birmingham
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.packagingbirmingham.com
EXHIBITION: White Label Expo
ABOUT: An event connecting professionals with white & private label goods suppliers and manufacturers
WHEN: 27 - 28 February 2024
WHERE: ExCel, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.whitelabelexpo.co.uk
MARCH
EXHIBITION: National Wedding Show
ABOUT: Consumers shopping for services, products and suppliers to shape their special day
WHEN: 1 - 3 March 2024 (NEC, Birmingham)
23 – 24 March 2024 (ExCel, London)
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: nationalweddingshow.co.uk
EXHIBITION: The Baby Show
ABOUT: An event for expectant and new parents to try, compare and buy products
WHEN: 1 - 3 March 2024
WHERE: ExCel, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: www.thebabyshow.co.uk
EXHIBITION: Northern Restaurant and Bar
ABOUT: An event bringing together hospitality operators and suppliers
WHEN: 12 - 13 March 2024
WHERE: Manchester Central
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: northernrestaurantandbar.co.uk
EXHIBITION: Eat and Drink Festival
ABOUT: Indoor food festival, celebrating the best in modern cuisine, mixology and independent produce
WHEN: 22 March - 7 April 2024
WHERE: Olympia, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: www.eatanddrinklondon.com
EXHIBITION: IFE 2023 - International Food & Drink Expo
ABOUT: Showcase products to UK and international buyers across retail, foodservice, hospitality, wholesale, distribution, import and export sectors
WHEN: 25 – 27 March 2024
WHERE: ExCel, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.ife.co.uk
EXHIBITION: Manufacturing & Supply Chain Conference
ABOUT: National forum for manufacturers and operators involved throughout the supply chain
WHEN: 28 March 2024
WHERE: Arena MK, Milton Keynes
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.manufacturingevent.co.uk
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APRIL
EXHIBITION: Natural and Organic Products Europe
ABOUT: Sustainable retail event - meet buyers from large retailers, independent retailers, online retailers and distributors
WHEN: 14 – 15 April 2024
WHERE: ExCel, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.naturalproducts.co.uk
EXHIBITION: Food & Drink Expo
ABOUT: Event for food and drink companies to showcase products to buyers from grocery, wholesale and speciality retail
WHEN: 29 April – 1 May
WHERE: NEC, Birmingham
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.foodanddrinkexpo.co.uk
MAY
EXHIBITION: The Baby Show
ABOUT: An event for expectant and new parents to try, compare and buy products
WHEN: 10 – 12 May 2024
WHERE: NEC, Birmingham
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: www.thebabyshow.co.uk
EXHIBITION: Fit Xpo
ABOUT: Event for health and fitness conscious consumers
WHEN: 18 - 19 May 2024
WHERE: Manchester Central Convention Complex
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: fitxpo.co.uk
EXHIBITION: London Wine Fair
ABOUT: Networking event with buyers from bars, restaurants, supermarkets and independent merchants
WHEN: 20 - 22 May 2024
WHERE: Olympia, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.londonwinefair.com
EXHIBITION: Eat and Drink Festival
ABOUT: Indoor food festival celebrating the best in modern cuisine, mixology and independent produce
WHEN: 24 – 27 May 2024
WHERE: SEC, Glasgow
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: www.eatanddrinkglasgow.com
EXHIBITION: The Halal Food Festival
ABOUT: Showcasing Halal cuisines from across the globe
WHEN: 25 – 26 May 2024
WHERE: NEC, Birmingham
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: www.thehalalfoodfestival.com
JUNE
EXHIBITION: veg-net 24
ABOUT: A networking event for the plant-based food sector
WHEN: 5 June 2024
WHERE: Radisson Blu, Stansted Airport
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.active-net.org/veg-net
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JUNE CONTINUED
EXHIBITION: The Baby Show
ABOUT: An event for expectant and new parents to try, compare and buy products
WHEN: 7 – 9 June
WHERE: Manchester Central
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: www.thebabyshow.co.uk
EXHIBITION: BBC Good Food Show Summer
ABOUT: Consumer show for foodies
WHEN: 13 – 16 June 2024
WHERE: NEC, Birmingham
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: www.bbcgoodfoodshow.com
EXHIBITION: The Allergy and Free From Event
ABOUT: Dedicated health show focused on the UK’s free-from market
WHEN: 22 – 23 June 2024
WHERE: Olympia, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: allergyshow.co.uk
JULY
EXHIBITION: Halal Expo
ABOUT: Event showcasing halal food vendors & non-alcoholic drink brands
WHEN: 12 – 14 July 2024
WHERE: Old Trafford Stadium, Manchester
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: www.halalexpomanchester.com
EXHIBITION: Bread and Jam Fest
ABOUT: Event for founders of emerging food and drink brands looking to accelerate the growth of their business
WHEN: 16 – 17 July
WHERE: BDC, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.breadandjamfest.com THE FOOD AND DRINK MANUFACTURER’S EXHIBITION GUIDE 2024
SEPTEMBER
EXHIBITION: Speciality and Fine Food Show
ABOUT: Fine food and drink discovery for buyers from across the retail, hospitality, foodservice, manufacturing, import & export, and wholesale sectors
WHEN: 10 - 11 September 2024
WHERE: Olympia, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk
EXHIBITION: London Packaging Week
ABOUT: Event connecting brands with packaging suppliers, helping them find packaging solutions and solve innovation challenges
WHEN: 11 - 12 September 2024
WHERE: ExCel, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.londonpackagingweek.com
EXHIBITION: Lunch!
ABOUT: Event with key decision makers from the café, coffee shop and foodto-go sector
WHEN: 18 - 19 September 2024
WHERE: ExCel, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.lunchshow.co.uk
OCTOBER
EXHIBITION: Trade Drinks Expo
ABOUT: Trade drinks event with senior buyers from wholesalers, supermarkets pubs and more
WHEN: 15 – 16 October 2024
WHERE: ExCel, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.tradedrinksshow.co.uk
OCTOBER CONTINUED
EXHIBITION: Café Business Expo
ABOUT: Event where coffee shop owners discover new products and suppliers
WHEN: 15 - 16 Oct 2024
WHERE: ExCel, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.cafebusinessshow.co.uk
EXHIBITION: Independent Hotel Show
ABOUT: Event for luxury and boutique hoteliers to source products and services
WHEN: 15 - 16 October 2024
WHERE: Olympia, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.independenthotelshow.co.uk
EXHIBITION: Hotel and Resort Innovation Expo
ABOUT: Event for hospitality professionals to source products and services
WHEN: 15 – 16 October 2024
WHERE: ExCel, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.hotelinnovationexpo.co.uk
EXHIBITION: Responsible Packaging Expo
ABOUT: One-stop shop for food business owners to discover packaging suppliers
WHEN: 15 - 16 October 2024
WHERE: ExCel, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: www.responsiblepackagingexpo.co.uk
EXHIBITION: Vegan Life Live
ABOUT: Plant-based consumers discover and shop for vegan products
WHEN: 18 – 20 October 2024
WHERE: Alexandra Palace, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: london.veganlifelive.com
EXHIBITION: Om Yoga Show
ABOUT: Event for yoga loving consumers
WHEN: 18 – 20 October 2024
WHERE: Alexandra Palace, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: london.omyogashow.com
EXHIBITION: The Baby Show
ABOUT: An event for expectant and new parents to try, compare and buy products
WHEN: 25 – 27 October 2024
WHERE: Olympia, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: www.thebabyshow.co.uk
NOVEMBER
EXHIBITION: Plant Based World Expo
ABOUT: A plant-based expo for retail and food service
WHEN: 13 – 14 November 2023
WHERE: ExCel London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Trade
WEBSITE: plantbasedworldeurope.com
EXHIBITION: BBC Good Food Show Winter
ABOUT: Consumer show for foodies
WHEN: 21 – 24 November 2024
WHERE: NEC, Birmingham
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: www.bbcgoodfoodshow.com
EXHIBITION: Eat and Drink Festival Christmas
ABOUT: An indoor festival celebrating seasonal food and drink
WHEN: 27 November - 1 December 2024
WHERE: Olympia, London
CONSUMER OR TRADE?: Consumer
WEBSITE: www.idealhomeshowchristmas.co.uk/eat-drink-festival
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