Speciality Food April 2025

Event organisers Diversified UK & Europe have officially opened visitor registration for Natural Food Expo, which will take place onMonday 12th and Tuesday 13thMay at Excel London. Attendees can explore a whole raft of speciality food and drink – including natural ingredients, fine foods, healthy snacks, free from delicacies, sustainable brands, and plant-based innovations. Georgina Baker, event director, says, “Our long-established event has helped harness the growth of natural, organic and sustainable products for over 29 years, and so we’re thrilled to announce registration is now open for 2025. This year’s edition of Natural Food Show is raising the bar with new international pavilions, a dynamic start-up zone, inspiring talks and an exciting addition – The Artisan Food & Drink Expo. If you’re a retailer or buyer passionate about sourcing planet-positive brands, we can’t wait to see you on 12th -13thMay!” The show promises to serve up a delicious mix of products from start-ups to globally recognised names. Exhibitors confirmed include Suma Wholefoods, Clearspring, Doves FarmFoods, The Coconut Co, Gusto Organic, English Tea Shop, 24 @specialityfood Mr Organic – andmanymore. As well as UK exhibitors, the show brings an international appeal with pavilions from Italy, Poland, North America, ITC – International Trade Centre (with brands fromPakistan), and for the first time Sri Lanka. NEW for 2025: Artisan Food and Drink Expo The Artisan Food and Drink Expo will debut as part of The Natural Food Expo, offering a dedicated platform for brands that champion provenance, high-quality ingredients, and unique curation. This specialised area within the expo will provide retailers, buyers and foodservice professionals with the opportunity to discover and source exceptional products that resonate with their conscious customers. Brands to see here include: Sucseed, Melie Oü, Drylaw, Gallo di Luce, Chill Spritz, Kult Kefir, Turtle Cereals, House of Chocolate, Biohoney andmanymore. Georgina Baker says, “After witnessing the participation of countless exceptional brands at The Natural Food Expo over the years, we recognised the perfect moment to introduce The Artisan Food and Drink Expo as a distinct showcase within the event. This dedicated space will elevate the profile of artisanal producers and allow buyers to explore a diverse range of distinctive food and drink offerings.” New products, new launches Amajor draw for visitors is discovering the latest brands making their debut. The Food Launchpad Zone will showcase groundbreaking startups and bold challenger brands disrupting the market. Brands to see here include Marpe Organics, Granola Fan Club, J Wilson Food Service, Patterfly, Guru World Food and Spices, RawQFoods, Veg Kingdom, House of Chocolate, Forty Thieves, The 44 Group (Omoss), and Superkeen. Superkeen launched at the show last year and will return for 2025. Caragh Keane, owner of Superkeen says, S ustainability, natural, and organic products have made significant strides in the world of specialty food and drink. As conscious consumerism continues to evolve, it is vital for retailers and foodservice professionals to stay informed about new products, emerging trends, andmarket opportunities. For 29 years, the Natural Food Expo – part of the Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) – has been at the forefront of this movement, providing an essential platform to discover the latest innovations in natural and organic food and drink. ARTISAN PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT Here’s just a few of the products to see at Artisan Food & Drink Expo: ● Melie Oü will present their recently developed Speciality Herbal Tea, inspired by primitive Nordic nature and dedicated to customers who adore the might of forests. The teas are simple but full of flavours and have different beneficial herbs within it, including nettle and juniper berry. ● Kawa Comercio Sostenible will showcase Specialty Coffee Mystic Brew. Experience quality and sustainability in every cup. Bourbon Rosado delights with floral notes and subtle sweetness, while Bourbon Sidra offers vibrant acidity and exotic fruits. ● House of Chocolate will present its Almond Mylk Chocolate Covered Strawberries. The crunchy strawberry texture is combined with a rich cacao bean flavour. Like all House of Chocolate products, this is suitable for those following vegan, raw, and gluten-free diets. ● KULT Kefir will present its KULT water kefir – a natural health elixir brewed in Belgium. Low in sugar and organic, this Kefir offers a natural energy boost without all the nasties. Think of it as a delicate iced tea with a subtle smokiness. ● Turtle Cereals will launch their Cinnamon Bites at the show. The Cinnamon Bites are organic, vegan and made of Wholegrains (rich in fibres) with 30% less sugar. Full of vitamin E, gluten- free and no palm-oil. ● BioHoney will exhibit their Honey & Honeycomb range of Premium Organic Honey – pure, raw and unfiltered. Sustainably harvested from Bulgaria’s pristine mountainous regions, these diverse, unpolluted landscapes allow the bees to produce honey that is free from pesticides, chemicals, and artificial additives. NATURAL FOOD EXPO 2025 At Excel this May, Natural Food Expo continues its legacy of championing natural and organic innovation