IFE is proud to host a series of exclusive Meet the Buyer events at IFE 2026, hosted by TickEatAssociation Convenience StoresAramark and FWD who will bring buyers from Booker, NPC, NDN, Surgo & Wholesale Group.

Open exclusively to IFE exhibitors, enquire to exhibit at IFE 2026 to be eligible to apply to connect with major buyers.

Hosted by IFE and TickEat

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TickEat is committed to creating powerful opportunities for food and beverage suppliers looking to break into the travel and leisure markets.

Open exclusively to IFE 2026 exhibitors, TickEat will host a lunch, offering selected participating brands the opportunity to pitch their products to senior buyers from international airlines, train operators, cruise lines, ferries and top hotel groups.

Entry deadline: 27th February 2026 at 5pm

Hosted by IFE and FWD

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Open exclusively to IFE exhibitors, Food & Drink Wholesale UK (FWD) are bringing 4 key wholesaler groups to meet and discover your latest products at IFE.  FWD is the trade association for food and drink wholesalers in the UK.  You will have the opportunity to meet with buyers from: Booker, National Buying Consortium (NBC), Sugro and The Wholesale Group (TWG). Do you have what it takes to impress the buying team of these wholesalers? 

Entry deadline: 19th February 2026 at 5pm

Hosted by the Association of Convenience Stores

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Open exclusively to IFE exhibitors, The ACS Convenience Store Buyers Trail is a curated discovery programme designed to connect brands with convenience store buyers.

ACS will invite members of its convenience retail network to attend IFE and take part in curated Product Trails, giving you a focused opportunity to tell your brand story, build awareness, and showcase products with strong margins, clear listing potential, and a defined route to market within the convenience channel to key decision-makers.

Entry deadline: 27th February 2026 at 5 pm

Hosted by Aramark

The Producer Supplier Showcase at IFE and HRC

Aramark, one of the world’s largest providers of foodservice and facilities management, will host an exciting meet the buyer event - open exclusively to IFE and HRC 2026 exhibitors.

In a ‘Dragon’s Den’-style format, selected exhibitors will pitch their innovative products and services to a panel of Aramark UK buyers, who will assess whether they could be the perfect partner.*

Entries are now closed.