Businesses from across the grocery and hospitality industries are coming together at The UK Food & Drink Shows for three days of innovation, inspiration and networking.
Taking place at the NEC Birmingham from Monday 13 to Wednesday 15 April, the event is the perfect opportunity for sandwich and food-to-go operators to source products, services and information that could help their businesses grow and flourish.
Once again, UK Food & Drink Shows will feature a packed programme of insightful panels, expert speakers and inspiring demonstrations on the topics and trends that are driving the industry.
Here are just a few of The UK Food & Drink Shows discussion panels and speakers that could benefit sandwich and food-to-go businesses.
Monday 13 April
Taste the Future: Tea and Coffee
Have you tasted the future of Tea and Coffee? Four brands are showcasing their innovative products with a chance to win £5,000 worth of prizes thanks to Stickybeak. Come and sample all four products and use the QR code to score them across different variables, including taste and packaging.
The Convenience shopper: Everything you need to know
Find out how convenience shopping habits have changed over time, the outlook for the future and how you can adapt to capitalise on these trends.
Competing with the biggest food trends of 2026
A live, interactive gameshow exploring the biggest trends shaping the food and drink industry.
Where next for plant based?
Retailers examine the future of plant-based—from cutting-edge innovations in food technology to shifting cultural perceptions and market trends.
Coffee leaders: A look to the future
What does the future of the UK coffee industry look like? What are the trends shaping it? How has consumer behaviour changed? What are the challenges and opportunities on the horizon?
Tuesday 14 April
UK eating out market: Consumer and market trends to watch
Identify the who, what, where, when, why and how of the UK out-of-home market and make informed decisions based on robust market intelligence.
QSR leaders: The future of fast food
Leaders from across the QSR channel discuss and dissect the opportunities and challenges on the horizon, regulatory pressures, the changing needs of consumers and how operators are adapting.
Securing retail space
Retail crime continues to pose significant challenges for businesses - impacting safety, profitability, and customer confidence. In this session, the panel will discuss safety and security challenges in the retail sector and will highlight good practice for managing these issues including latest advice, guidance and reporting mechanisms.
Wednesday 15 April
Generating footfall at no extra cost
Key steps retailers can take to increase footfall and revenue to their stores, with testimonials from farm shops that have already achieved this.
Changing tastes, changing costs: How hospitality menus have evolved
Join Lumina Intelligence and understand the shifting landscape of hospitality menus, with a focus on how pricing strategies and menu offerings have adapted over time.
How the UK food to go market Is changing
Learn how economic pressures, health-conscious trends, sustainability demands, and digital innovation are reshaping what’s available, how much it costs, and how it's consumed.
Check out the full session programme and speaker line-up.
Register for free today here.
