Italy will once again showcase the very best of its food and drink sector at the International Food & Drink Event (IFE), taking place at ExCeL London from 30th March to 1st April.

Within the national pavilion organised by Agenzia ICE – London Office, 32 Italian companies will present the excellence of Italy’s production chains across oils, vinegar and condiments, cured meats and meat products, bakery products and pasta/rice, cheeses, sauces and preserves.

The pavilion will also feature a show-cooking area, with demonstrations by some of the most renowned Italian chefs working in the UK, including Gennaro Contaldo, Theo Randall, Francesco Mattana, Danilo Cortellini, Chiara Tomasoni, Andrea Ruszel, and John Paul Alberti. A comprehensive communications programme will support the trade fair activities, with a journalist and food blogger promoting both the live cooking demonstrations and the exhibiting companies.

As part of a broader mission to promote Italian excellence and strengthen international trade relations, IFE has been selected as one of the strategic initiatives within OpportunItaly, the business acceleration programme launched by Agenzia ICE and the Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale. The programme aims to connect buyers, distributors, and international entrepreneurs with Made in Italy through a dedicated portal designed to encourage participation in ICE promotional initiatives and foster business links with Italian companies.

Selected participating companies at IFE 2026 include:

Giusti Balsamic Vinegar of Modena (Stand 2050c): Founded in 1605 and now led by the 17th generation of the Giusti family, Acetaia Giusti is the oldest producer of Balsamic Vinegar of Modena and a global benchmark for quality. The company combines centuries-old tradition with continuous innovation, producing premium balsamic vinegars and condiments rooted in the heritage of Modena.

Fratelli D’Acunzi SRL (Stand 2030j): Founded in 1958 in Nocera Superiore, Fratelli D’Acunzi is a leading producer of premium canned tomatoes, including San Marzano dell’Agro Sarnese-Nocerino DOP, Piennolo del Vesuvio DOP, peeled and diced tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and passata. Supplying both retail and hospitality sectors, the company combines scale with a strong commitment to quality, offering traditional and organic varieties.

Tomadini Luigi SRL - Pasta dal 1843 (Stand 2030h): Established in 1843 and now in its sixth generation, Tomadini Luigi is a family-run producer specialising in high-quality durum wheat pasta, including organic, wholewheat and gluten-free varieties, alongside tomato-based products, gnocchi and pesto. Combining long-standing expertise with carefully selected raw materials, the brand is distributed in over 20 countries worldwide.

Conapi - Mielizia (Stand 2010e): Based in Emilia-Romagna, Conapi represents over 600 beekeepers and is the largest beekeeping cooperative in Europe. Under the Mielizia brand, it offers a wide range of Italian honeys – including acacia, wildflower, chestnut and orange blossom – alongside pollen, royal jelly, fruit spreads, biscuits and other beehive products, sourced from carefully selected territories across Italy.

Luxureat - Truffleat (Stand 2050k): A global luxury food group specialising in premium truffle and caviar products, including fresh truffles, Baerii, Oscietra and Beluga caviar, truffle sauces, oils and gourmet condiments. Manufactured in Italy and distributed worldwide, Luxureat supplies retail, foodservice and private label markets, with Vegan, Kosher and Organic-certified options available.

Frantoio Paparella (Stand 2030f): Based in Puglia with 135 years of expertise, Frantoio Paparella produces a structured range of Italian extra virgin olive oils for international B2B markets, including Monocultivar Coratina, organic oils and premium blends. Controlling the full supply chain from olive selection to bottling, the company supplies foodservice, gourmet retail and private label partners with consistent quality and scalable production capacity.

Come experience a culinary journey of Italy in our IFE showcase!