Show season is always an exciting time for industry professionals. Aside from the long-established events we have all come to know and love, there’s a host of new exhibitions taking place across Europe and further afield. Wander the halls and marvel at latest innovations while seeking out solutions to your own individual business challenges. As always, be sure to check out the accompanying expert seminars and panels where knowledge, networking and inspiration are assured.
Please check for potential event changes/updates before travelling.
January 28-29
Sustainable Foods 2025
The Business Design Centre, London
The 4th International Sustainable Foods Conference returns in January with a central theme of ‘building pathways to net zero food and drink systems’. The 2025 event is set to be the most prestigious to date with 450+ attendees, and a packed agenda, with key-note speakers such as Simon Roberts (CEO, Sainsbury’s), Archana Jagannathan (CSO, PepsiCo) James Mayer, (President UK & Eire, Danone), Bas Padberg (MD, Arla Foods), and Andrew Selley (CEO, Bidfood UK). View the full agenda, and speaker line-up here. Register for Sustainable Foods 2025 here, using code SFFMCGCEO10 for 10% off the ticket price.
February 12-13, 2025
Packaging Innovations
NEC, Birmingham
Packaging Innovations & Empack is a premier trade show event held annually in Birmingham, UK. It focuses on the latest advancements and trends in packaging and processing. The event brings together industry professionals from diverse sectors, including food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and personal care, offering a platform for networking, learning, and discovering innovative solutions. Attendees can explore new materials, technologies, and designs, while also participating in educational seminars and workshops. The event serves as a vital hub for professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge and stay ahead in the competitive packaging industry.
March 17-19
IFE (International Food & Drink Event)
ExCeL London
IFE, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, returns to ExCeL London on 17-19 March 2025.
Discover the latest tastebud tingling products, as 1,500 food and drink suppliers gather under one roof, promising to help you make winning discoveries to boost your revenue and set you apart from your competitors.
Alongside this, the carefully curated features will offer opportunities to network with peers, get valuable advice from industry experts, and develop your knowledge on the upcoming trends influencing the food and drink sector with our complimentary seminar sessions.
Your ticket not only gives you access to IFE but also the rest of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week which includes IFE Manufacturing, The Pub Show, HRC, and International Salon Culinaire.
Find out more here: https://www.ife.co.uk/
April 7-9
Food & Drink Expo
NEC, Birmingham
Food & Drink Expo returns to the NEC, Birmingham from 7-9 April 2025 as part of the award-winning UK Food & Drink Shows! Providing the number one route to the UK food & drink retail and hospitality sectors, get the opportunity to network with industry professionals, source the latest innovations and hear from industry experts.
May 6-9
FESPA Global Print Expo
Berlin, Germany
FESPA is one of Europe’s leading exhibitions for screen and digital, wide format printing and textile printing. It attracts leaders from across the industry to showcase their latest technology and developments.
May 7-8
Automation UK
CBS Arena, Coventry
Returning to the CBS Arena in Coventry on 7-8 May 2025, Automation UK is the UK’s leading industrial show for automation, robotics and vision technologies. This two-day event offers a unique opportunity for visitors to discover the latest automation, robotics and vision solutions showcased by leading UK suppliers. Register your interest today!
May 7-8
Luxepack
New York, United States
22nd edition of New York’s premier BtoB trade show platform for luxury brands across all industries, including cosmetics, fragrance, wine & spirits, fine food, beverage, home goods, tech, and more.
May 12-13
Natural Food Expo 2025
ExCeL, London
Natural Food Expo is the leading trade show for the sector. It is the meeting place of food and drink with sustainability, ethics, and responsibility. Be part of the most important trend in nutrition. From organic food to functional drinks, or the latest in plant-based. See the latest product innovations you cannot find anywhere else.
May 16-18
PackVision Expo
Pune, India
After a successful inaugural event which drew 8,500 visitors and 150+ exhibitors from across India, PackVision Expo moves to bigger venue in Pune
May 21-23
European Label Forum
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Hosted annually by FINAT, the European Label Forum (ELF) offers a unique source of networking, knowledge and experience key to the strategic success of small to mid-sized label businesses.
May 28-29
3D Printing Expo 2025
RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin
The 3D Printing Expo is the largest professional 3D printing and additive manufacturing conference and expo in Ireland
June 2-4
Expo Pack
Santa Fe, Mexico
EXPO PACK México positions itself as the leading event in Latin America that connects end-users with the most prominent suppliers in the packaging and processing industry.
June 4-5
Med-Tech Innovation Expo
NEC, Birmingham UK
The Med-Tech Innovation Expo is the UK and Ireland’s leading event for medical device design and manufacturing technology.
June 11-14
ProPak Asia
Bangkok, Thailand
This four-day show is Asia’s number one leading platform connecting stakeholders across the processing and packaging industry. Now in its 32nd year.
June 24-26
ProPak China
Shanghai, China
30th anniversary edition of China’s premier trade fair spanning processing and packaging solutions to food, beverage, dairy, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, personal care and other related industries.
June 25-27
Packaging Recycling Summit
Dallas, Texas
www.packagingrecyclingsummit.com
The summit brings together brands, materials suppliers, reprocessors, and materials recovery facilities (MRFs) to illuminate all facets of the circular supply chain
June 30-July 1
BCB London
Tobacco Dock, London
In 2025, Imbibe Live joins the global BCB family, becoming BCB London, one of the leading international trade show brands for the bar and beverage industry.
September 9-10
Speciality & Fine Food Fair
Olympia, London
www.specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk
Premier event that champions exceptional artisan food and drink, bringing together top retail specialists, industry disruptors and entrepreneurs.
September 23-25
The Print Show
NEC, Birmingham
Launched in 2015, the show remains the only event that is entirely dedicated to the UK print sector
September 16-19
Labelexpo Europe
Barcelona, Spain
Labelexpo Europe is the world’s largest event for the label and package printing industry.
September 23-25
PPMA Total Show 2025
NEC, Birmingham
Needs no introductions. PPMA Total Show is the largest processing and packaging machinery exhibition in the UK.
September 24-25
Lunch!
ExCel, London
UK’s largest annual trade showcase for the café, coffee shop and food-to-go sector.
October 15-16
London Packaging Week
ExCel, London
This ‘four-event-in-one’ trade show for the luxury, beauty, premium drinks and FMCG markets returns for its third year, featuring ground breaking innovations and trends.
November 12-13
Nordic Organic Food Fair
Stockholm, Sweden
The largest annual certified natural/organic F&B trade event in the Scandinavian region.
