25,000+

Verified Trade Visitors

105

Countries

8

Food & Drink Sections

10,000+

Inspiring Products To Source

Explore the latest innovations, product showcases, and celebrate the 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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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.

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. 

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.

Exhibitor Awards

2026 saw the launch of the first IFE Exhibitor Awards, for Best Marketing Campaign and Best Stand, celebrating exceptional creativity, innovation, and impact across the event.

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.

ACS Convenience Products Trail

Created with the ACS, the Products Trail guided tour via the official FDHW app, allowed visitors to discover must-see exhibitors and standout products set to shake up the shelves.

Networking Bar

Pull up a seat to meet peers, spark meaningful conversations, share ideas and raise a glass to new connections.

Lunch with the Buyers hosted by TickEat

Open exclusively to IFE 2026 exhibitors, TickEat hosted a lunch, offering selected participating brands the opportunity to pitch their products to senior buyers across the travel sector.

Food & Drink Wholesale UK Meet the Buyer

Exhibitors had the opportunity to build valuable connections with buyers from 4 key wholesalers: Booker, National Buying Consortium (NBC), Sugro and The Wholesale Group (TWG)

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. 
The Producer & New Supplier Showcase with Aramark

Selected exhibitors had the opportunity to pitch to a panel of expert directors & buyers from Aramark, hungry to source innovative new products at IFE.

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.

Trends & Innovation Platform

As trends and consumer behaviours continue to drive businesses forward, explore the hottest topics shaping the future of food from the industry’s boldest voices.

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..

Certification Clinic

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

Business Growth Hub

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

Why Visit IFE?

Attending a food & drink trade show allows buyers to discover new products, meet suppliers face-to-face and explore potential additions to their shelves or menus, all in one place.

At IFE 2027, visitors can explore products from over 1,500 exhibitors across eight dedicated food & drink zones. From discovering emerging brands to exploring the latest product innovations, IFE brings together suppliers from across the global food & drink industry.

For retailers, wholesalers and hospitality professionals, it's an opportunity to find fresh ideas, expand product ranges and discover what could be next for their business.

Meeting food & drink suppliers face-to-face gives buyers the opportunity to learn more about products, ask questions directly and build stronger business relationships.

IFE brings together over 1,500 exhibitors from across the food & drink industry, giving retailers, wholesalers and hospitality buyers the chance to connect with brands and suppliers in person.

Visitors can explore different product ranges, discuss their business needs and identify potential sourcing partners. These conversations can help buyers make more informed purchasing decisions and build relationships that extend beyond the exhibition.

Visiting a food and drink exhibition helps industry professionals stay informed about emerging trends, discover product innovations and gain insights from experts shaping the future of the sector.

At IFE 2027, visitors can hear from industry speakers exploring key developments across food and drink, while discovering innovative products from more than 1,500 exhibitors.

Combining expert insights with firsthand product discovery gives retailers, wholesalers and hospitality professionals fresh perspectives to inform their sourcing decisions, respond to changing consumer demands and identify new opportunities for their businesses.

See the IFE 2026 seminar programme here.

Attending a food and drink industry event provides opportunities to meet suppliers, exchange ideas with industry peers and build valuable professional relationships.

IFE 2027, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, brings together buyers, brands and professionals from across retail, wholesale, import and export, foodservice and hospitality. With over 25,000 trade visitors attending the wider event, visitors can connect with people from across the industry.

Whether you're looking to meet potential business partners, exchange industry knowledge or strengthen existing relationships, IFE provides an environment for making meaningful connections.