25,000+

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Food & Drink Sections

10,000+

Inspiring Products To Source

Explore the latest innovations, product showcases, and celebrate our wonderful industry

Join us at IFE to immerse yourself in food and drink product discovery with offerings from 1,500 global suppliers. Alongside this, our carefully curated features offering opportunities to network with peers, soak up wisdom from industry gurus, and level up your know-how on the hottest trends in the food and drink sector.

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Lunch with the Buyers hosted by TickEat

This event will bring leaders from the travel industry and connect them with amazing food and beverage brands to help consumers discover and enjoy the very best whilst travelling.

The Producer & New Supplier Showcase with Aramark

Pitch your product to a panel of expert directors & buyers from Aramark, one of the biggest buyers in the UK foodservice sector hungry to source innovative new products at IFE.

IFE Manufacturing Ingredients Awards in association with IFST

Recognising excellence across food and drink ingredients, the IFE Manufacturing Ingredients Awards celebrates a new era in food science and technology.

Product Discovery

IFE is divided into 13 Event Sections and Pavilions showcasing 1000's of of new products for hungry buyers to discover with ease. 

World Food Innovation Awards

The World Food Innovation Awards in association with IFE, are a celebration of innovation and excellence across every category of the global food industry.

Startup Market

Discover the latest products and brands, as this dedicated area showcases some of the most innovative and vibrant startups that have been trading for two years or less.

Future Food Stage

Content curated to present you with the tools to grow your business, and keep up-to-date with the latest insights to stay ahead of your competitors.

New Products Discovery Theatre

An immersive experience for buyers to sample new to market products, meet the faces behind the brands, and network with upcoming suppliers.

International Pavilions
IFE is the only event in the UK which brings together a variety of international suppliers. Immerse yourself in food and drink product discovery with offerings from 1,500 global suppliers and 105 countries. 
Business Growth Hub

The go-to area for businesses seeking support with their growth strategies.

Trends & Innovation Platform

With trends and consumer behaviours driving businesses forwards, come along to hear our forecasters deliver the latest insights set to rock the food and drink industry.

Business Growth Stage

The go-to area for businesses seeking support with their growth strategies.

IFE Meeting Hub

Located at the centre of IFE, the hub provides the perfect space for you to partake in meetings, network with suppliers, relax and recharge throughout your visit to the event.

Certification Clinic

Connect with experts in the respective fields of certification who provide industry professionals with bespoke advice and updates on new rules & regulations.

Empowering Global Growth - Event with DBT at IFE 2025

An exporter-led event that strengthened brand's international capability, in partnership with The Department for Business & Trade.

Meet The Buyer with Tesco at IFE 2025

IFE was delighted host its first ever Meet the Buyer event in partnership with Tesco.  

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IFE is part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week which unites IFE Manufacturing, The Pub ShowHRC, Hospitality Tech360 and International Salon Culinaire. Your pass grants you access to all of these events across all 3 days.

Food, Drink & Hospitality Week has significantly expanded at Excel London and is now housed across two interconnected exhibition halls, all easily accessible via the central boulevard. IFE and IFE Manufacturing are located in the North Hall and HRC, The Pub Show, Hospitality Tech360 and International Salon Culinaire will now be located in the South Hall.

Your badge grants you unlimited access to all six industry-leading events across both halls for the full three days.You will h ave unrivalled access to touch, taste, and sample the latest innovative products from around the world, listen and learn from our incredible line-up of speakers, plus meet and reconnect with industry peers.

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Registration is officially open in January 2026 and is free of charge until 11:59 pm on Sunday 29th March 2026. Any registrations taking place from 12:00 am on Monday 30th March 2026 will be charged at £50, plus VAT.  

From 5pm on Tuesday 31st March 2026 online registration will be closed. Anyone wishing to register after this must do so with the onsite team at the main registration desk at Excel and will be asked to show proof of trade status. Onsite registration will close at 2pm on Wednesday 1st April 2026. 

There will be additional ID and bag checks from 3pm to show close on all days.