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IFE 2026

ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
30.03.2026 - 01.04.2026

IFE 2026 is Approaching – Have You Booked Your Hotel Yet? 335 days left

The Ultimate Meeting Point for the Food & Beverage Industry

The International Food & Drink Event (IFE) is set to return from 30 March to 01 April 2026 at ExCeL London! The UK will host again the leading trade fair for the food and beverage industry. IFE is one of the UK's largest trade shows for food and drinks, attracting buyers and distributors from various sectors. It takes place every two years, and this time it’s part of the Food, Drink & Hospitality Week. Many retailers, wholesalers, and hospitality professionals will attend and showcase their latest products and innovations in the industry.

IFE 2026 Highlights & What’s New This Year

There are many reasons to attend the leading trade fair, but here are a few that will make you save the date right away:

  • There will be 15 dedicated event sections, divided by product category and relevance, so it will be easy to find what you are looking for.
  • IFE will also feature various types of food and beverages, including ready meals, beverages, meat, fish, cheese, baked goods, snacks, spices, confectionery, and more.
  • The main sectors for discovery will be Future Food Stage, New Products Testing Theatre, Trends & Innovations Platform, and Exporters Hub, so don’t miss it all out!

A Gateway to New Markets and Partnerships

IFE attracts a diverse group of participants, including hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of visitors from retail, food service, hospitality, wholesale, distribution, import, and export sectors. Some of the exhibitors include Chuanglee Limited, Naty Sweet Moments, CAMPO D’ORO, Eurostar Commodities Ltd, 3D Trading, Black Sea Catch, and many more. You’ll get to meet them all and exchange ideas, contacts, and inspiration.

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London is a busy city with thousands of visitors all year round. Travelling to the UK and looking for a IFE 2026 hotel, close to ExCeL, can be challenging. That’s why we can help you get rid of any stress! By entrusting Fair Point with your travel planning, you can focus entirely on maximising your experience, confident that all logistical aspects are expertly handled.

Facts & Figures

Check out these essential facts about the trade fair here to save time!

Venue: ExCeL London
Founded in: 1979
Industry: Food and Beverage, Foodprocessing and Packaging Machinery
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Where: London, United Kingdom

Directions

Airport: London City Airport, 2km
Railway station: Liverpool Street Station, 8.5km
Subway station: Custom House, 0.5km

How to get to ExCeL London

By Rail

  • Jubilee line Canning Town station -> connect with DLR train to Custom House (ExCel West entrance) or Prince Regent & ICC London (ExCel East entrance)
  • DLR train from Startford International or Lewisham Station to Custom House

By Bus

Bus lines 241, 325, 541, 678, N551 to Custom House bus stop

By Boat and Cable Car

Travel using a Thames Clipper between central London and the O2 and then by Cable Car across the Thames to ExCeL London.

By Car

ExCel London is easily accessible from the M25, M11, A406 and A13.

SAT Nav address : E16 1DR

GPS coordinates: latitude 44.509315 ; longitude 11.362436

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