Food & Drink Expo is an annual exhibition that brings together the retail and hospitality sectors in one place. The forthcoming edition will be hosted at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), Birmingham. The three-day expo will be held between 7 and 9 April 2025, with opening hours for visitors: Monday and Tuesday, 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
The 2025 edition will feature over 1,500 exhibitors showcasing their latest products and services. The display area will include the latest novelties in packaging, technology development, and professional equipment. The exhibition will become a meeting hub, fostering business networking, know-how exchange, and sharing good practices from the industry.
Reflecting the current industry trends and growth in the market, the upcoming Food & Drink Expo will be held together with three other fairs:
- Farm Shop & Deli Show: for high-quality local British products;
- National Convenience Show: focused on convenience stores;
- Foodex Manufacturing Solutions: dedicated to food and drink production, packaging, and distribution in the UK.
Take care of your accommodation during Food & Drink Expo 2025 and book a hotel near the NEC Birmingham. Our ExpoBeds team can assist you in finding exclusive accommodation deals. We will prepare for you a customised free quote, once you share your bisness travel preferences. Alternatively, you can browse a property from our list and book through our online reservation tool.
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Quick info
| Frequency: | every year |
| Next Edition: | Food & Drink Expo 2026 |
| Sectors: | Food and beverage | Food processing and packaging machinery |
| Website: | Food & Drink Expo official website |
| Visitors: | Tickets for Food & Drink Expo |
| Exhibitors: | Exhibitor registration |
Important facts
Food & Drink Expo in numbers:
- 30,000+ visitors
- 1,500+ exhibitors
- 5 shows
Next editions
Food & Drink Expo 2026
National Exhibition Centre
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