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International Food & Drink Event · UK's Leading Food Trade Show

IFE (International Food & Drink Event) is the UK's leading food and drink trade show, held annually each March at ExCeL London. With 1,500+ exhibitors and 27,000+ buyers from UK retail, hospitality, wholesale, and private-label sectors.

Founded 1981 ExCeL London Annual March 27,000+ Buyers
UK's leading food trade event Major UK retail chain buyers attend Strong British Indian product demand Premium private-label opportunities
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Visitor Countries
40+
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Trade Visitors
26,000+
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Exhibitors
1,400+
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Frequency
Biennial · March
About the Trade Fair

About IFE London

IFE (International Food & Drink Event) is the UK's leading food and drink trade show, held annually each March at ExCeL London.

With 1,500+ exhibitors and 27,000+ buyers from UK retail, hospitality, wholesale, and private-label sectors.

Strategic Importance

Why IFE London Matters for Indian Exporters

IFE London is the dominant trade event for the UK food and beverage value chain — supermarket buyers, foodservice operators, private-label retailers, and ingredient distributors converge here to source and calibrate annual procurement strategies. India is a key origin for premium basmati rice grades, commodity spices, dehydrated fruits and vegetables, and food-ingredient components relevant to UK supermarket and foodservice supply chains.

Key buyers: UK retail (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Waitrose, Booker) · UK food service · British Indian restaurants · UK private-label brands · UK food importers

IFE London venue

Frequently Asked Questions

When is IFE London held?+
Annual at ExCeL London. Confirmed dates and exhibitor lists are available at the official trade fair website. Radiance Overseas tracks editions for buyer-side market intelligence.
Who organizes IFE London and who are typical buyers?+
IFE London is organized by Montgomery Group. Typical attendees include UK retail (Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Waitrose, Booker) · UK food service · British Indian restaurants · UK private-label brands · UK food importers relevant to the host market — sourcing teams, B2B procurement, and distribution channels covering the regional supply chain.
What Indian product categories see strongest demand at IFE London?+
Premium basmati rice (1121, 1509, Pusa 1401 grades), commodity spices (turmeric, cumin, coriander, fenugreek, black pepper), dehydrated vegetables (onion, garlic, chilli flakes), specialty pulses (red lentils, chickpeas), spice blends for ready-made sauces, and ingredient-grade botanical extracts see strong demand from UK supermarket private-label programs, foodservice manufacturers, and ingredient distributors — anchored by BRC, Red Tractor, EU Organic, and UK food safety compliance standards.
Does Radiance Overseas attend IFE London?+
Radiance Overseas currently follows but does not exhibit at IFE London. We monitor the event for market signals and are happy to schedule sourcing meetings around the event window. Contact info@radianceoverseas.com or +91-9691201501 (India) to set up a B2B conversation.

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