25,000+

Visitors

105

Countries

13

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.

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