The UK’s specialist retailers are preparing to come together again this April as Farm Shop & Deli Show returns to the NEC as part of the 2024 UK Food & Drink Shows (29th April – 1st May).
Farm Shop & Deli Show joins Food & Drink Expo, The Restaurant Show, National Convenience Show and The Forecourt Show to bring together the very best of the grocery, specialist retail, wholesale, foodservice and hospitality sectors under one roof.
Promising a world of advice, insight and innovation shared through the lens of this specialist industry, visitors will leave with unique understanding and practical information, as well as hundreds of innovative new products, to take with them into their businesses in 2024 and beyond.
With a sold-out show floor, expect to see the latest trending products from across the sector as well as the essential services designed to help businesses stand out. Some of the most exciting exhibitor names include British dairy company Yeo Valley (Stand J151), Godminster Cheese of truckle fame (Stand S181), purveyors of artisan spirits Silent Pool Distillery (Stand J199), Hallmark Cards PLC (Stand P149), Fieldfare (Stand N169) with their selection of ‘scoop your own’ frozen food and Popcorn Kitchen Limited (Stand J190) with their mission to ‘Make People Happy’. For the more practical side of running your business, The EPOS Bureau Ltd (Stand M209), CXCS – bespoke health and safety and HR management services (Stand J224) and The Farm Retail Association (Stand M179) will all be on hand to offer advice and support.
Meanwhile, The Farm Shop & Deli Stage will play host to some of the most inspirational and knowledgeable players in the industry, each primed to offer their expert take on the sector’s most pressing issues and thought-provoking topics. Industry heavyweights including John Gill, Head of Procurement & Marketing, Booths; Renee Elliott, Founder & Owner of Planet Organic; and Julia Kirby-Smith, Executive Director, Better Food Traders are all signed up to offer their expert take.
Key highlights of the schedule’s programme include:
- Meeting the needs of consumers in the specialist retail sector, Monday 29th April, 11.15am
- A force for good: Wy sustainability matters and how you can do your bit, Tuesday 30th April, 10.30am
- Supplying wholesale: Dissecting your biggest route to market, Tuesday 30th April, 11.15am
- The impact of the cost of living crisis on the specialist retail sector, Wednesday 1st May, 10.30am
Covering the entire industry, the UK Food & Drink Shows are unparalleled in their ability to bring people together, build and foster better relationships, discover business building insight and celebrate innovation, all with the support of the multi-award-winning William Reed brand.
To take a look at full timetable and exhibitor list, plus find out more and register, visit their website here.