Speciality-Food-Magazine-September-2024

fantastic documentary looking back at the history of the event with some of our key partners and producers, and we are so excited to bring this unique community together once more.” 57 specialityfoodmagazine.com S peciality & Fine Food Fair returns to Olympia London on 10th-11th September to celebrate the latest new products, innovations and trends in the world of food and drink and to mark its 25th anniversary with a range of new features and exclusive events. For 25 years the Fair has been a trusted product-sourcing resource for food and drink buyers across the UK, from independent retailers and delis to supermarket multiples, from café owners to restaurant chains, and fromglobal wholesalers to speciality distributors of artisan food and drink. Buyers and industry professionals are eagerly awaiting this year’s event, with Steve Reice, CTO of Artisan Food Club, commenting, “For me to leave my desk to attend a trade show, it needs to be something special. When it comes to Speciality & Fine Food Fair, there is no decision to make. Hands down the best trade show in the UK. I achieve more in one day at the Fair than I do across all the other shows combined.” Visitors to the Fair will be able to pop into the Great Taste Deli to explore a range of products recognised by the Guild of Fine Food’s Great Taste Awards, including products awarded with the highest accolade of three stars and the products nominated for 2024’s Golden Forks. Nicola Woods, event manager for Speciality & Fine Food Fair, comments, “We can’t wait to welcome the speciality food and drink sector back to the Fair for two inspiring days discovering delicious new products, hearing from insightful industry leaders and networking with peers. “This year is a truly special edition of the Fair as we celebrate our 25th anniversary, including with a SPECIALITY & FINE FOOD FAIR 2024 Celebrating 25 years of the must-visit annual event For me to leave my desk to attend a trade show, it needs to be something special. When it comes to Speciality & Fine Food Fair, there is no decision to make. Hands down the best trade show in the UK. I achieve more in one day at the Fair than I do across all the other shows combined