The ultimate event in the food and drink industry

The National Convenience Show team are thrilled to announce the return of the UK Food & Drink Shows. This year's event, taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 7 to 9 April, comprises four shows that each target a sector of the food and drink industry:

• National Convenience Show provides a platform for the convenience retailing sector to come together, from suppliers and wholesalers through to retailers.
  
  
• Foodex Manufacturing Solutions is the UK’s leading trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging and logistics industries.
  
  
• Food & Drink Expo, incorporating The Restaurant Show, provides buyers from retail, hospitality and catering, wholesale, foodservice and manufacturing with information and product sourcing opportunities.
  
  
• Farm Shop & Deli Show brings together hundreds of suppliers to showcase the best of local and speciality produce to specialist retailers and buyers.

With around 1,500 businesses exhibiting across the four shows, visitors will have the chance to sample the latest food and drink creations, including exhibitors such as Booker Wholesale, Britvic, Brixworth Spirits, Coca Cola European Partners, Co-op/Nisa, Costa, Kabuto Noodles, Lipton, My Coffee Station, One Stop Stores, Rockstar, Smokin Bean, Sneak Energy, Strong Roots, The National Lottery, Tony's Cards & Prints and Tony’s Chocolonely.

A packed programme of expert speakers, panels and demonstrations 

• Retail crime and the impact it has had on victims' businesses
• Data and insight on the convenience shopper
• The future of c-stores according to the bosses of the some of the biggest groups

The evolution and innovation of the UK Food & Drink Shows is one reason it was last year crowned ‘Best UK Tradeshow more than 8,000 sq m’ in the Association of Event Organisers Excellence Awards. That innovation continues this year with new themed areas:

• Future Food Zone will highlight trending categories such as keto, kombucha, fermented foods and CBD to reflect consumer demand for healthier, more sustainable options
  
  
• Coffee Zone has been launched in partnership with The London Coffee Festival and will play host to the latest innovations from top roasters, alternative milks and the most sustainable cups
  
  
• Business Advice Hub, an area providing exhibitors and visitors to the show with access to free business advice and services.

Also new for this year will be two dedicated street food areas serving a wide selection of exciting dishes and snacks.

To ensure visitors make the most of their visit, an online digital event companion will offer an event guide, interactive floorplan, indoor navigation and real-time notifications.

To find out more or to register for your FREE ticket, click here