The event comprises four shows under one roof: National Convenience Show, Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show and Foodex Manufacturing Solutions. That innovation continues in 2025 with new themed areas:

• Future Food Zone: will offer a broader and more diverse range of innovative food and drink products from on-trend categories across keto, kombucha, fermented foods, whole foods, CBD, functional foods and more.
• Coffee Zone: will host the latest innovations in the coffee industry including top roasters, alternative milks and the most sustainable cups.
• Packaging Zone: will allow industry professionals to connect with one another, share circular economy ideas, meet solutions providers and discover ground-breaking plastic reduction innovations to implement into their own business.
• Business Advice Hub: a dedicated area providing exhibitors and visitors to the show with access to free business advice and services.

Alongside the new zones will be the established Plant-based Zone. Supported by The Vegan Society, this will offer vegan and plant-based products, including meat alternatives, snacks, drinks and ingredients.

Making its debut at Foodex is 'Food Manufacturing: Past, present and future', a 20-minute documentary looking at what the manufacturing industry was like 50 years ago, how it has evolved and what the next ten years may hold.

Playing on a loop at the show, the film features interviews with senior figures from across the industry alongside historical and present-day factory footage.

William Reed, exhibitions managing director Andrew Reed, said: "We look forward to once again welcoming visitors and exhibitors to the UK Food & Drink Shows in April.

"At a time of continuing challenges in the shape of high input prices and rising employment costs, alongside the pressure on consumer spending, the shows offer an opportunity to gain invaluable insight and inspiration. From expert panels and presentations to face-to-face meetings with peers and industry associations, the UK Food & Drink Shows can help equip your business with the tools to flourish."

To find out more and register for free tickets visit the UK Food & Drink Shows website.