Speciality Food April 2024

30 F arm 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 at the NEC, Birmingham, from 29th April to 1st May. 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. Farm Shop & Deli Show is a unique event in the specialist retail sector diary, allowing professionals to gather and digest the state of the industry, sharing successes, discussing challenges, and ultimately helping futureproof the sector in its entirety. Whether you’re new to the fine food market, or a seasoned pro, there is simply something for everyone. Events and awards A number of favourites return to the event in 2024, including the much-anticipated Farm Shop & Deli Show Product and Retailers Awards. Announced ahead of the show, the Product Awards showcase the very best products available to the specialist retail sector, from a taste, branding and commercial viability perspective. These products are not CANO WATER (STAND S151) Created by three friends from London as an alternative to plastic bottles of water, Cano Water was born after a trip overseas showcased an international plastic problem. Recognising the benefits of aluminium packaging, it introduced the UK’s first canned water brand to the market. BELVOIR FARM DRINKS (STAND T238) Found deep in the Leicestershire countryside, Belvoir Farmmade its first bottle of elderflower cordial almost 40 years ago. Today, its premium range extends from still cordials to gently sparkling drinks – each crafted by taking simple ingredients full of the flavour of nature. SILENT POOL GIN (STAND J199) Purveyor of artisan spirits, Silent Pool Distillery, is bringing its latest range of drinks to Farm Shop & Deli Show. Visit the brand to experience everything from the original Silent Pool Gin to newer innovations including Silent Pool Black Juniper Gin, Silent Pool Rose Expression Gin, Green Man Wildwood Gin and Green Man Wildwood Vodka. ECO GREEN LIVING (STAND S268) A pioneering provider of eco-friendly packaging solutions, Eco Green Living is committed to advancing sustainability in the supply chain. Offering a certified compostable bin bag range, compostable cling film, bamboo kitchen roll and lavender laundry sheets, it will be showcasing a portfolio of innovative products. ENGLISH LAKES ICE CREAM (STAND R220) Based at the gateway to the Lake District, English Lakes Ice Cream has been producing multi award- winning ice creams and real fruit sorbets for nearly three decades. Proud to have been awarded with 12 Great Taste Awards over recent launched this year: Britain’s Best Cake, sponsored by Kluman & Balter. A celebration of the wonderful cake Britain has to offer, it’s a competition for professional bakers, judged by professional bakers and industry experts across different categories. The winners will be announced in a very special ceremony on The Grocer Stage on Monday, 29th April at 3.15pm. Dragons’ Pantry, the ultimate retail test, is also back after popular success last year, with a new batch of brave entrepreneurs facing big characters and big questions as they aim to secure a listing in The Grocer. With several pitching sessions lined up, see what’s looking promising for 2024 at 1.15pm on Monday, 29th April; 12pm on Tuesday, 30th April, and 12.15pm on Wednesday, 1st May. WHO’S EXHIBITING? 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 significant exhibitor names include: BURREN BALSAMICS (STAND N199) Passionate about championing Ireland’s exceptional produce, Burren Balsamics carefully crafts innovative, premium pantry products using the finest local ingredients. Packed with flavour, the range is loved by home cooks and hospitality industry alike and includes infused and aged balsamic vinegars, preserves and seasonings. only great tasting, but they are also well placed to sell within stores. Join in as some of the award gold winners take to the stage on Wednesday, 1st May at 1.30pm, to showcase their products, giving you the opportunity to try for yourself and ask any burning questions you might have. Meanwhile, the Retailer Award winners will be unveiled on the Farm Shop & Deli Show Stage at 3.15pm on Monday, 29th April - recognising the speciality retailers leading the sector in customer service, innovation and community involvement, as well as the achievements they have made in the independent sector this past year. See who is crowned Farm Shop & Deli Retailer of the Year for 2024 live on stage. The only event for all bread bakers, loaf lovers and artisan aficionados, Britain’s Best Loaf competition will be back once more. With judging taking place on the day, the winners across a variety of categories – including innovation, sourdough and gluten free – will be announced on stage on Tuesday, 30th April at 3.15pm. A brand-new event is also being We are abakery, deli, foodshopandcafe andwe comehere everyyear looking fornewproducts.We like artisan, independent products that aren’t readily available insupermarkets, so this is a good showto attendas those smaller businesses are alwayshere– we’re reallyhappywithwhatwe’ve found.” FRANKIE DYER, DIRECTOR, BARBAKAN DELICATESSEN LTD PREPARE FORABUMPER FARM SHOP & DELI SHOW The UK’s specialist retailers are preparing to come together for the biggest food and drink trade event of the year @specialityfood