Speciality-Food-Magazine-September-2024

9 T he annual meeting place for the speciality food and drink retail community is back! FarmShop & Deli Show returns from 7th-9th April 2025 at the NEC Birmingham as part of the award-winning UK Food & Drink Shows. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore high-quality artisan, local and speciality food and drink, along with cutting-edge equipment, labelling and packaging solutions from over 450 exceptional specialist suppliers. Taking place over three days, the show features exciting new product launches, engaging sessions led by key industry experts and exclusive food and drink innovations. As one of the most anticipated trade events in the sector, FarmShop & Deli Show connects leading brands with owners, directors, managers and buyers from specialist retailers with a focus on artisanal produce. Exhibitors value this vibrant event for its proven ability to drive business growth and deliver impactful results. There are still some spaces available for the 2025 show, but don’t leave it too late as they are booking up fast! Please contact Mat.Rose@wrbm.com if you’re interested in being part of this award- winning show next year. FarmShop & Deli Showwill run alongside Food & Drink Expo, National Convenience Show and FoodexManufacturing Solutions as part of the award-winning UK Food & Drink Shows – one badge will provide free access to all four co-located shows. This means that visitors can benefit from the vast spectrum of exhibitors, products and live sessions, whilst exhibitors will have an invaluable opportunity to showcase their products and services to a wider, engaged audience. specialityfoodmagazine.com FARM SHOP & DELI SHOW PARTNER CONTENT IN DETAIL NEED TO KNOW WHERE: NEC, Birmingham WHEN: 7th-9th April 2025 WEB: farmshopanddelishow.co.uk @FarmShop_Deli #FSD2025 LOOKING TO EXPAND YOUR REACH TO SPECIALIST RETAILERS? Our 2024 exhibitors expect to generate on average £66k+ in business over the next 12 months from contacts theymet at the show, and visitors say that the show is important for their product sourcing and purchasing decisions. Don’t miss the chance to elevate your business! Take a look some of the many reasons why exhibiting at the FarmShop & Deli Show can benefit you: Increase brand and product awareness Network with the industry Launch new products and services to the market Showcase existing lines Generate new sales leads Connect with existing clients Achieve positive press and editorial coverage WHERETHEUKSPECIALISTRETAIL SECTORMEETS CELEBRATING AND SUPPORTING SPECIALIST SUPPLIERS AND RETAILERS In 2025, Farm Shop & Deli Showwill be inviting suppliers and retailers to shine a spotlight on their businesses and products through two Award schemes, the Retailer Awards and the Product Awards. RECOGNISING THE UK’S BEST INDEPENDENT SPECIALIST RETAILERS Free to enter, the Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards, in partnership with The Grocer and championed by Fieldfare, are highly respected in the industry for playing a fundamental role in supporting and celebrating the UK’s independent, specialist retail market. Across six categories and seven regions, the awards this year will recognise and celebrate the achievements of specialist retailers within the independent sector. Entries are open until Friday 27th September 2024. The live final will take place at the Farm Shop & Deli Show on Monday 7th April, revealing ‘Best in Category’, ‘Best in Region’, ‘Newcomer of the Year’ and the overall ‘Retailer of the Year’ winners. Find out more and enter free via the website. CELEBRATING THE FINEST PRODUCTS IN THE SPECIALIST FOOD & DRINK SECTOR The Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards is a must-enter for suppliers for the specialist retail sector! Judges will review all aspects of each product that enters, including the full value chain and branding, with personalised feedback and will award worthy products a bronze, silver or gold accolade. The awards are exclusively open to products sold in farm shops, delis and other specialist food retailers, aiming to champion the independent sector. Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards winners will be revealed in the lead up to the Farm Shop & Deli Show 2025. Take a look at the show website for more details, prices and how to enter. Find out more about both awards at: farmshopanddelishow.co.uk/awards You get the farmshops here, you get your delis here, and you get all your independent smaller stores, aswell as the bigger buyers. So, you get to see a broad range of buyers. I think it’s just amazing. It’s one of the best shows out there NICKI STEWART, DIRECTOR, DIVERSE FINE FOOD It’s the biggest show of the year for us as a fine food distributor. So, I would say it’s a really good place to showcase your products and get to meet as many people under one roof in three days as you can MATT COXON, SALES MANAGER, THE CRESS CO