Great Food Expo
Nov 14, 2026 - Nov 15, 2026
Food & Drink Expo 2027
April 12, 2027 - April 14, 2027
Birmingham, United Kingdom
About Food & Drink Expo
Food & Drink Expo is a trade show at the NEC Birmingham where food and drink suppliers meet buyers from retail, wholesale, foodservice, manufacturing and hospitality. It is organised by William Reed as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows, alongside Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show, Forecourt Show and Foodex Manufacturing Solutions.
Food & Drink Expo 2027 in Birmingham
Food & Drink Expo 2027 runs from Monday 12 to Wednesday 14 April 2027 at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham.
What it is
William Reed describes Food & Drink Expo as the meeting place for buyers and suppliers from the retail, wholesale, foodservice, manufacturing and hospitality sectors who want to grow sales, improve margins and discover new products. The Future Foods feature puts a spotlight on health-led innovation, and The Grocer Stage and The Restaurant Stage host sessions and speakers.
Planning notes
- It is a trade event, and under-18s are not admitted.
- It runs as part of the UK Food & Drink Shows, co-located with Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show, Forecourt Show and Foodex Manufacturing Solutions; one pass covers all five shows.
- Opening hours: 10.00 to 17.00 on Monday and Tuesday, and 10.00 to 16.00 on Wednesday 14 April.
- Register to visit through the organiser's site.
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Key Topics
- Retail and wholesale sourcing
- Foodservice and hospitality
- Food and drink manufacturing
- Future Foods: health-led innovation
- The Grocer Stage and The Restaurant Stage
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