IFE, part of Food, Drink and Hospitality Week, is the UK’s largest gathering of food, drink and hospitality professionals. It’s the perfect platform to showcase your products to thousands of verified buyers and decision-makers.

Make your stand impossible to miss. With tailored sponsorship opportunities designed around your business goals, you’ll boost visibility, outpace competitors, and leave a lasting impression on the industry.

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IFE 2026 Sponsorship
IFE 2026 Sponsorship
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Increase Your ROI

Your goals come first.

Looking to raise brand visibility? Drive buyer engagement? Build stronger customer connections? Our sponsorship packages are flexible and designed to deliver measurable results. From digital exposure to onsite impact, we’ll craft a package that maximises return on investment.

Lead Generation

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Capture high-quality leads by engaging directly with buyers who choose to connect with your brand. With full opt-in permissions, you’ll walk away with a verified, interested audience eager to hear more from you.

Thought Leadership

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Take the spotlight and position your brand as a market leader. Share insights, shape conversations, and influence the future of the industry while strengthening your reputation among decision-makers.

Product Placement

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Put your products directly into the hands of buyers through sampling and experiential activations. Drive awareness, spark excitement, and ensure your innovations receive the recognition they deserve.

Brand Amplification

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Maximise your visibility across digital and onsite channels. Whether it’s drawing traffic to your stand, increasing online engagement, or boosting industry talkability, these tailored activations put your brand centre stage.

Network Maximisation

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Tap into the power of community. From buyers to influencers, connect with the people shaping the industry and open the door to lasting partnerships and growth.

IFE 2027 Sponsorship
IFE 2027 Sponsorship
IFE 2027 Sponsorship
IFE 2027 Sponsorship

IFE 2027 Sponsorship Frequently Asked Questions

Event sponsorship can help food & drink brands build awareness among retail and wholesale buyers by increasing their presence at industry events where purchasing decisions and new supplier relationships are being explored.

IFE 2027 brings together professionals from retail, wholesale, import and export, foodservice and hospitality, with 87% of attendees holding purchasing authority. As the UK's largest and most influential event for food & drink product discovery and innovation, IFE provides a relevant environment for brands looking to reach potential customers.

From building brand awareness and standing out from competitors to generating potential business leads and strengthening industry relationships, sponsorship can help food and drink brands expand their reach and create new opportunities for growth.

When choosing a trade show sponsorship opportunity, food & drink brands should consider the event's audience, industry relevance, scale and how the sponsorship supports their marketing objectives.

For brands targeting the UK food & drink market, IFE 2027 offers access to an event bringing together over 25,000 verified trade visitors, with 87% holding purchasing authority. Its eight dedicated food & drink zones and international reach, spanning 105 countries, reflect the breadth of the industry represented.

Businesses considering sponsorship should evaluate how an opportunity aligns with their target customers, brand positioning and commercial goals, but our team can support you in choosing the right sponsorship opportunities for your brand.

IFE 2027 offers a range of sponsorship and advertising opportunities designed to help food & drink brands increase their visibility, reach influential industry buyers and strengthen brand recognition before and during the event.

From digital marketing exposure to on-site brand promotion, sponsorship provides opportunities to stand out to an audience of over 25,000 verified trade visitors, with 87% holding purchasing authority.

Whether you're looking to boost brand awareness, showcase your products or connect with potential customers, get in touch with the IFE team to explore available sponsorship packages, discuss pricing and find the right opportunity for your business.

IFE was phenomenal. We have had lines of people wanting to learn more about our product, and the feedback has been overwhelming. It is a great platform to build our brand and have people discover our coffee. We have had conversations with retailers to grow our distribution in the UK.
Wood Fired Coffee
IFE was an incredible few days - a packed stand, back-to-back meetings, and meaningful conversations with buyers and partners across retail, wholesale, and international markets. We’re already looking ahead - and we’ll be back at IFE 2027, bigger and better.
Taj Foods
We had a fantastic few days exhibiting at IFE, speaking to so many customers, prospects and industry professionals. We look forward to continuing conversations around our Smiling Cook products over the coming weeks.
Action Foods

Three days, countless great conversations.Thanks for making this exhibition a success. See you at IFE 2027.

Tachiz
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For detailed examples and case studies showing what can be achieved, download our sponsorship brochure or speak to a member of the team today.

Based on your needs, we will help you deliver on your objectives with creative solutions and craft your bespoke package.

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