Get ready for the 2025 UK Food and Drink Shows, where innovation, inspiration and expertise come together in one place.
From content stages packed with expert speakers and live demonstrations to exciting zones dedicated to street food, plant-based and future food innovations, this year’s show promises something for everyone. Whether you’re in retail, hospitality, or foodservice, the event will provide fresh insights, and networking opportunities that will drive your business to the next level.
Want to know what to expect? Read below…
- The UK Food & Drink Shows will feature five bustling content stages; each designed to inspire and inform with expert talks. Take a look at the key content stages here and some of the exciting highlights from last year, giving you a taste for what’s in store.
- New to Food & Drink Expo this year, the Coffee Zone, in partnership with The London Coffee Festival, is a dedicated space to get your caffeine fix and meet some of the most innovative and forward-thinking manufacturers and roasters.
- The Future Food Zone, an expansion of the successful Healthy & Natural zone from previous years, will focus on the latest cutting-edge technologies and innovations shaping the future of food. It will offer a broader and more diverse range of innovative food and drink products from on-trend categories across keto, kombucha, fermented foods, whole foods, CBD, Functional Foods.
- With plant-based diets continuing to grow in popularity, the Plant-Based Zone offers you the chance to discover the latest innovations within the vegan and plant-based markets, including meat alternatives, snacks, drinks, ingredients and everything plant!
- New for 2025, the Business Advice Hub at Food & Drink Expo is a dedicated area providing both exhibitors and visitors to the shows with free business advice and solutions. A one-stop shop for industry expertise, exhibitors within the Hub will cover a diverse range of advice such as: Associations; Certifications; Compliance; Ex-Buyers/Consultants; Export; Financial; Health & Safety; Insurance; International Markets; Investment and Venture Capital; Legal and Tax.
- They’ll be two street food areas at the UK Food & Drink Shows, where you’ll be able to grab a bite to eat. Also, don’t forget to head to the bar for a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks – both of which are a great opportunity to escape the bustling aisles and network with industry professionals.
- Visit the all-new associations lounge where you’ll get to meet the associations supporting the UK Food & Drink Shows.
- The team at British Baker will have their own area at the show this year dedicated to judging British Best Loaf competition, as well as Britain’s Best Cake, offering professional bakers and cake makers the chance to showcase their showstopping sweet treats.
- The Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards showcase is a must-see, highlighting the best products across the specialist retail market. This feature showcases the bronze, silver and gold winning products from the awards in 2025.
