time to experience first-hand the innovations on display at expos in the new year. We have a look at the top five sector events in 2026 and what attendees can anticipate.
FRUIT LOGISTICA : 4–6 February 2026
From 4–6 February 2026, it’s that time again for the world’s leading trade show for the fresh produce industry to open its doors in Berlin, Germany.
FRUIT LOGISTICA is the place to be for fresh ideas, valuable contacts, and fruitful business possibilities. From point of seed to point of sale, the entirety of the fresh produce industry is on display, making it a trade fair experience of superlatives.
Discover new trends in fresh produce, experience technical innovations, make valuable contacts, and delve into the dynamism of a constantly evolving industry ripe with possibilities.
At the core of the 2026 event are three segments – fresh produce, machinery and technology, and logistics – making it a must-attend event for any trade visitor, industry expert, or exhibitor.
Hotel, Restaurant, & Hospitality Week: 30 March – 1 April 2026
Shaping the future of hospitality, Hotel, Restaurant, & Hospitality Week (HRC) returns to London’s Excel Centre from 30 March – 1 April 2026, and the industry’s best and boldest are bringing the heat this time around.
As the centrepiece of Food, Drink, & Hospitality Week, HRC is the UK’s most influential B2B hospitality event, where exhibitors showcase cutting-edge food, drink, and kitchen technology to industry leaders and culinary professionals seeking the latest and greatest advancements in the sector.
With over 25,000 verified trade visitors, £1.06 billion in combined attendee purchasing authority, six co-located events, and three days of face-to-face networking, HRC is where the brightest brands serve up their best to thousands of hungry buyers, creating the perfect opportunity for high-quality and effective business connections across the globe.
International Food & Drink Event: 20 March – 1 April 2026
As the ultimate business event for food and drink product discovery, the International Food & Drink Event (IFE) is the UK’s largest and most successful product sourcing platform.
Taking place from 20 March – 1 April 2026 in London’s Excel Centre, IFE is part of the Food, Drink, & Hospitality Week and boasts an unforgettable opportunity to generate high-quality business connections with brand owners, retailers, wholesalers, importers and exporters, and hospitality professionals.
With 15 dedicated event sections across the show floor, each divided by product category, relevant buyers will find exhibitors with ease. IFE allows brand owners to showcase products to over 25,000 high-quality buyers who are on the hunt for the latest innovations across food and beverage, whilst also finding new routes to market.
Food & Drink Expo: 13–15 April 2026
Taking place from 13–15 April 2026 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, the Food & Drink Expo is here to inspire the future of retail and hospitality.
Step into an event where world-class business connections spark opportunities, ideas are exchanged, and tantalising products take centre stage. Food & Drink Expo is where the industry comes together.
Boasting over 1,200 innovative exhibitors from the worlds of grocery, specialist retail, wholesale, foodservice, and hospitality, the show is a must-attend. With thousands of visitors and suppliers, Food & Drink Expo is the ultimate destination for discovering fresh ideas, forging powerful connections, and gaining insights that shape the future of food.
The event runs alongside Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show, and Forecourt Show, as part of the award-winning UK Food & Drinks Shows.
Future Food-Tech: 24–25 September 2026
Taking place at the InterContinental O2 in London from 24–25 September 2026, Future Food-Tech (FFT) is the go-to event for advancing the food sector.
Connecting over 600 leaders from global food brands, forward-thinking ingredient providers, pioneering start-ups, and visionary investor funds, FFT’s European summit returns to London to explore the latest trends, innovations, and obstacles shaping the future of food.
Connect with senior decision-makers at this unmissable event to learn about breakthrough technologies, sector-shaping strategies, and how to tackle the challenges in creating nutritious, accessible, and climate-smart foods.
Join 45 countries, 98 speakers, and 38 exhibitors in accelerating the innovation needed to deliver desirable, affordable food products whilst reducing environmental impacts.
