Speciality Food April 2025

specialityfoodmagazine.com 25 “Natural Food Expo was our first food event and receiving an Innovation Award was the cherry on top. We were overwhelmed by the great feedback last year andmet a wide range of people – from independents to Whole Foods Market UK. As a start-up, the show gave us more opportunities than anywhere else.” Beyond the Launchpad Zone, the shows popular ‘Innovation Showcase’ is the ultimate destination for discovering products launched in the last 12 months. Here visitors can vote for their favourite products to win an innovation award, which will be announced to exhibitors on the end of day one. VeganWorld Natural Food Expo will also see the return of VeganWorld - the one-stop- shop for plant-based food and drink innovations. Still a major part of retail, VeganWorld will present a range of brands championing free-from, ethical and sustainable processes. See innovations fromAriela’s Gelato, Liberation Foods, Opalbound Nutrition, Healthy Crunch, EverTrust, Azamet Pro, Windmill Organics, Snacksy, Leipomo Rosten, Onesimum, London Nootropics, and others. Food and drink experts take to the stage Beyond the show floor, visitors will be able to engage in two days of thought-provoking discussions across two theatres. Access expert insights and be inspired by trend-led panels in a free-to-attend seminar programme. Topics range from industry reports to the latest food and drink trends, organic farming and successful retailing tips, plus The Soil Association will be back revealing the results from their popular annual Organic Market Report . Natural Food Expo (co-located with Natural Health Expo and Natural Beauty Expo) forms Natural & Organic Products Expo – the definitive trade show leading the natural and organic sector for 29 years. The show will take place 12th-13th May at Excel London. To register for a free trade ticket, please visit naturalfoodexpo. co.uk or scan the QR Code below: REGISTER FOR A FREE TRADE TICKET Attending NOPEX is important, it’s howwe understand what’s out there. We spend so much time glued to our screens, so it’s nice to interact with brands face to face. This is the place for innovation, there’s loads of products and brands here I haven’t heard of before and some that I’m familiar with, so there’s something for everyone OLIVER CHADWYK-HEALEY, BRANDED INNOVATION MANAGER AT WAITROSE & PARTNERS