Expert speakers and insightful panels at this year’s UK Food & Drink Shows
Expanding the possibilities of delivery, building larger baskets and symbolising UK convenience are just a few of the topics in the spotlight at this year’s UK Food & Drink Shows.
Thirty thousand visitors and 1,500 exhibitors from across the grocery, hospitality, specialist retail and manufacturing sectors will come together to network, see the latest innovations and gain invaluable insights.
This year’s event, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th April, comprises four shows that each target a sector of the industry: National Convenience Show, Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show and Foodex Manufacturing Solutions.
Once again, UK Food & Drink Shows will feature a packed programme of expert speakers, insightful panels and inspiring demonstrations on topics and trends that are driving the industry. Among this year’s presentations are:
- A retailer’s guide to building bigger baskets – How simple changes to core categories can support building bigger baskets if the right range is executed in the right place in your store.
- Expanding the possibilities of delivery – Claire Pointon, Managing Director of Just Eat, on working with retailers to tap new audiences.
- Symbolising UK convenience – Join the UK’s biggest convenience retail groups to discuss the future of the industry and the work they are doing to support their retailers.
- Community Champions – Be inspired by retailers that are pulling out the stops for their local communities and find out the impact it is having on their businesses.
- Retail crime: The true cost to convenience – Retailers that have been victims of crime discuss the impact it has had on their businesses, how they have responded and what more needs to be done to address the issue.
New themed areas are being introduced at this year’s show, including the Packaging Zone, the Future Food Zone, the Coffee Zone and the Business Advice Hub, which will provide access to free business advice and services.
To ensure visitors make the most of their visit, an online digital event companion will offer an event guide, interactive floorplan, seamless indoor navigation and real-time notifications.
Stephanie Wood, Managing Director of One Stop Stores said: “The National Convenience Show is a really important part of our calendar, every year. It’s a brilliant opportunity to connect with people across the industry, to talk to different suppliers about innovation that may be relevant for convenience and to meet some of our fabulous independent retailers.
“I would always encourage the team to take time out of their day to come and see what’s going on here. I think there’s lots of inspiration from lots of different industries and sectors.”
UK Food & Drink Shows is organised by market-leading business information provider William Reed. Covering industries ranging from food and drink to pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, William Reed publishes digital and print media including The Grocer, and organises prestigious awards, business events and conferences.
“At a time of continuing challenges in the shape of high input prices and rising employment costs, alongside the pressure on consumer spending, the shows offer an opportunity to gain invaluable insight and inspiration,” said William Reed exhibitions managing director, Andrew Reed.
“From expert panels and presentations to face-to-face meetings with peers and industry associations, the UK Food & Drink Shows can help equip your business with the tools to flourish.”
To find out more and register for free tickets, click here.
AT A GLANCE:
- UK Food & Drink Shows
- Comprising: National Convenience Show, Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show and Foodex Manufacturing Solutions
- Monday 7th to Wednesday 9th April 2025
- NEC Birmingham
