Be Inspired by Industry Leaders at The UK Food & Drink Shows

Visitors to next month’s The UK Food & Drink Shows will have the opportunity to by inspired and informed by a host of industry leaders and innovators.

Taking place at the NEC Birmingham from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 April, the event boasts 1,200 exhibitors and comprises four individual shows dedicated to specific areas of the market:

• Food & Drink Expo is the destination for discovering fresh ideas, forging connections and gaining insights into the future of food. It attracts key foodservice buyers, caterers as well as decision makers from retail and wholesale grocery operations.
• Farm Shop & Deli Show offers the best-quality local and regional produce alongside exciting new product development and the latest in equipment, labelling and packaging solutions.
• National Convenience Show is the biggest event for the convenience retailing sector and is a one-stop destination for c-store specific products, services and innovations to help boost footfall, increase basket spend and gain a competitive edge.
• Forecourt Show is the must-attend event for sourcing products, fresh ideas and smart solutions to future-proof your business, whether you are part of a symbol group, an independent forecourt, fuel company or dealer.

It’s free to register and, as well as being a fantastic opportunity to network while seeing the latest products and services the industry has to offer, The UK Food & Drink Shows offers a packed programme of panels and presentations. Among these will be live interviews with major names in the food and drink industry including:

Allen Simpson, chief executive, UKHospitality
A familiar picture sees the hospitality industry continuing to be squeezed from all angles. In this session, leading trade organisations and experts analyse the support available to businesses. Is it enough? What more needs to be done?

Mark Tate, director and owner, Field to Fork

With a restaurant, in-house butchers, outdoor garden centre and a grocery store, Field to Fork in Warwickshire is driving success with a multi-channel approach. Mark will discuss the business, the challenges and opportunities facing the farm shop and deli market and what the future may hold for the specialist retailer.

Juliane Cailloutte-Noble, CEO, The Sustainable Restaurant Association
Juliane will unveil ‘Hospitality Rising: Global Challenges, Local Solutions’, a new biannual report highlighting how hospitality businesses around the world are already tackling global sustainability challenges using clever, localised solutions.

Hani Taleb, UK Director, EL&N Café
What does the future of the UK coffee industry look like? What are the trends shaping it? How has consumer behaviour changed? What are the challenges and opportunities on the horizon?

Andy Crossan, head of insight, Lumina Intelligence
Stay on top of the latest market and consumer trends impacting the UK eating out market, as Lumina Intelligence share the latest data and insight from its Eating and Drinking Out Panel.

Adam Stokes, chef

Adam will discuss his career, including working with Aaron Patterson at Hambelton Hall, and becoming head chef at Glenapp Castle where he earned his first Michelin star. In this interview, he will share insights on the challenges the industry is facing and what the future of fine dining looks like.

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

The 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.

Find out more and register free today!