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Food & Drink Expo 2025

Trade-orientedLarge-scaleIn-personNational draw
📅 7 April 2025 – 9 April 🏛️ National Exhibition Centre 📍 Birmingham, GB ↗ 🏢 William Reed Business Media Ltd 🔁 annual

120

Exhibitors

12,500

Attendees

The premier trade event for the UK food and drink industry, covering grocery, wholesale, specialty retail, manufacturing, foodservice, and hospitality sectors. It brings together suppliers and buyers to showcase products and analyze market trends.

Attendees: Restaurateurs, executive chefs, casual dining operators, pub and bar managers, hotel food and beverage directors, and contract caterers.

Exhibitor mix: Co-located with Farm Shop & Deli Show, Foodex Manufacturing Solutions, and National Convenience Show. Zones include Coffee, Future Food, Plant-Based, and Packaging.

Food ProductsBeverages DrinksRestaurant FoodserviceHospitality CateringB2b Trade Sourcing grocerywholesalespecialty retailfood manufacturingfoodservicebeveragessourcinghospitality

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Venue

National Exhibition Centre

Exhibition centre · 182,000 m² · 18 halls

The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is the UK's largest exhibition venue, located in Birmingham. Set across a sprawling site, it features 18 interconnected halls, a versatile arena, and substantial outdoor space, hosting major B2B trade shows, consumer events, and conferences.

📍 National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, B40 1NT, United Kingdom

Operated by NEC Group

124 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

William Reed

Private · Crawley, United Kingdom · Founded 1862

A business-to-business media company providing business intelligence, digital publications, events, and trade shows.

Runs 12 events → LinkedIn ↗ Full portfolio ↗

Why people attend

To source innovative products, network with major supply chain decision-makers, sample upcoming food trends across curated zones, and participate in expert-led content stages like The Grocer Stage.

Exhibitor categories

Grocery & Specialty FoodBeverages & AlcoholPlant-Based AlternativesProcessing & Packaging MachineryFoodservice EquipmentCoffee & Hot Beverages

Sample matches

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Enterprise SaaS200–500 employeesAmsterdam, NL

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79 — Medium
Cloud platform50–200 employeesLondon, UK

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Frequently asked questions

When is Food & Drink Expo?+
Food & Drink Expo takes place on 7 April 2025 to 9 April 2025.
Where is Food & Drink Expo held?+
Food & Drink Expo is held at National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, GB.
Who organises Food & Drink Expo?+
Food & Drink Expo is organised by William Reed Business Media Ltd.
How many exhibitors attend Food & Drink Expo?+
Food & Drink Expo typically hosts approximately 120 exhibitors.
How often is Food & Drink Expo held?+
Food & Drink Expo is held annual.

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