MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PURCHASING DECISIONS.

Discover the retail buyers, wholesalers, distributors and foodservice professionals who make up the IFE visitor audience.

From established industry leaders to first-time attendees, IFE brings together professionals involved in sourcing products, managing categories, selecting suppliers and shaping purchasing decisions across the UK and international food and drink markets.

5–7 April 2027 | Excel London | Part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week

 

A FRESH AUDIENCE. ESTABLISHED BUYING INFLUENCE.

IFE brings together new and returning industry professionals, with strong representation from the UK food and drink market and visitors involved in purchasing decisions.
87%

Visitors with purchasing authority

68%

New Visitors

83%

Attendees from across the UK

WHO MAKES UP THE IFE AUDIENCE?

WHOLESALE & DISTRIBUTION

36%
Wholesalers, cash & carry operators, distributors and import/export specialists involved in sourcing products, managing supplier relationships and supplying domestic and international markets.

FOODSERVICE & HOSPITALITY

29%
Foodservice procurement teams, contract caterers, chefs and hospitality operators responsible for selecting products, suppliers and food and beverage ranges.

RETAIL

24%
Supermarket, convenience, online and independent retail professionals, including category buyers, purchasing managers and decision-makers responsible for product selection and range development.

MANUFACTURING

10%
Food and drink manufacturers, NPD professionals, technical specialists and procurement teams involved in product development, ingredient sourcing and manufacturing operations.

From national retailers and leading wholesalers to independent businesses and major foodservice operators, IFE welcomes companies from across the food and drink supply chain.

THE COMPANIES BEHIND THE BADGES.

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Who Attends?

Explore the key functions represented within the visitor audience, from professionals selecting products and managing supplier relationships to business owners and senior decision-makers.

Retail
  • Brand Manager

  • Buyer

  • Category Buying Manager

  • Category Manager

  • F&B Category Manager

  • Global Senior Category Manager

  • Head of Buying

  • Product Developer

  • Retail Manager

  • Senior Buyer

  • Senior Buying Manager

  • Sourcing Manager

  • Store Food Buyer

  • Trend Analyst

  • Trends & Innovation Manager

Wholesale, Distribution, Import & Export
  • Director of Global & UK Procurement

  • Global Export Manager

  • Head of Distribution

  • Head of Export

  • Head of Supply Chain

  • Head of Trading

  • Procurement & Supply Chain Manager

  • Procurement Director

  • Senior Export Trading Manager

  • Strategic Procurement Developer

  • Supply Chain Director

  • VP Supply Chain & Procurement

  • Wholesale Manager

Manufacturing
  • Buying Manager Herbs & Spices / Cooking Ingredients
  • Food & Drink Development Manager
  • Food Trends Project Manager
  • Head Development Chef
  • Head of Supply Chain
  • Ingredient Buyer
  • NPD Manager
  • NPD Scientist
  • Procurement Director
  • Product Developer
  • R&D Technical Head
  • Senior Licensing Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Trend Manager
Foodservice & Hospitality
  • Business Development Chef

  • Chef

  • Chief Executive Officer

  • Director

  • Executive Head Chef

  • F&B Director

  • Food & Beverage Manager

  • Food & Drink Optimisation Lead

  • Food Trends Researcher

  • Global Grocery Director

  • Head Development Chef

  • Head of Food

  • Product Executive

  • Senior Development Chef

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