William Reed
7 - 9 Apr 2025
Food & Drink

Food & Drink Expo

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Food & Drink Expo, incorporating The Restaurant Show, returns to the NEC, Brimingham, providing the number one route to the UK food and drink retail and hospitality sectors!

With everything in one place from food, drink, packaging, technology and the latest equipment, Food & Drink Expo is an invaluable event to network with food & drink professionals face-to-face, source the latest products on the market and get business inspiration and industry insights to help move your establishment forward.

At the show, you also have the opportunity to explore the Plant-Based and Future Food Zone, to discover the innovation and NPD across key industry-impacting trends.

Food & Drink Expo will run alongside Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show and Foodex Manufacturing Solutions as part of the award-winning UK Food & Drink Shows 2025, encompassing food development, manufacturing, grocery, hospitality, specialist retail, forecourt and convenience retail, wholesale and foodservice under one roof. One badge will provide access to all four co-located shows!

With over 250+ brands on display, you can’t afford to miss #FDE2025!

To find out more and to register, please visit: www.foodanddrinkexpo.co.uk

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