Speciality Food March 2026

for manufacturers to engage with accreditation and kitemark organisations essential to market access. Bodies including BRCGS, FSSC, SALSA, the Halal Certification Organisation (HCO), KLBD – Kosher Certification and the Soil Association Organisation will offer guidance on food safety, religious certification, organic standards and sustainability frameworks. The Certification Clinic supports businesses at every stage, from start-ups preparing for their first audit to established manufacturers navigating complex global requirements. On day one of the event, the Trends & Innovation Platform will host the IFEManufacturing Ingredients Awards, in association with IFST, alongside FoodBev Media’s World Food Innovation Awards in association with IFE. Together, they celebrate the ingredients, technologies and ideas shaping the future of food and drink. Plus, the show’s Business Growth Stage will host a wide range of conversations covering export, international trade, regional marketing, navigating geopolitics, consumer buying behaviours, and what helps global brands succeed in the UKmarket. Celebrate with industry peers at Food, Drink & HospitalityWeek Alongside IFE and IFEManufacturing, Food, Drink & Hospitality Week brings together a wider ecosystem showing how speciality products translate across retail and hospitality. HRC offers insight into the future of hotels, restaurants and catering, while The Pub Show highlights the growing emphasis on quality, local sourcing and distinctive ranges in pubs and bars. Hospitality Tech360 explores how digital tools are streamlining hospitality processes, and International Salon Culinaire showcases culinary skill at the highest level. Together, the co-located events will give speciality buyers and producers a rounded view of how trends move from product innovation to real-world application. To find out more about everything happening at IFE 2026, and to register for your free trade ticket, visit ife.co.uk. – Italian Trade Agency, Belgium– Wallonia, PortugalFoods, Enterprise Georgia and the National Support Centre for Agriculture / Poland Tastes Good sit alongside a wide mix of individual companies, reflecting the breadth of Europe’s speciality, premium and export-ready offer. Asia is also strongly represented, with a significant presence from India, Thailand, Taiwan, China, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan and Vietnam. Exhibitors include a combination of private companies and official bodies such as India’s Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Beijing Center for the Promotion of International Trade, Hualien County Government and Tainan City Government Agriculture Bureau, highlighting IFE’s importance as a gateway for Asian producers seeking UK and European retail, wholesale and foodservice routes to market. The international mix is further broadened by exhibitors from the United States, Mexico, Morocco, Egypt, Israel, and Jordan, alongside dedicated pavilions and multi-stand national representations. Together, this global presence reinforces IFE’s appeal for speciality buyers looking to diversify ranges, deepen international sourcing strategies and discover products and partners from beyond the UKmarket. IFEManufacturing: Where products are made, refined and scaled Taking place alongside IFE, IFE Manufacturing is the go-to event for food and drink product development, bringing together the technologies, ingredients and expertise that underpin successful innovation. Exhibitors span packaging, processing, manufacturing services, ingredients and technology, supporting brand owners and manufacturers looking to optimise existing ranges or launch new products. The show’s Trends & Innovation Platform provides insight into formulation, AI in NPD, women in food leadership and lessons learned from product failures. Industry insight comes from organisations including Mintel, FMCG Gurus and Forward Fooding, alongside a dedicated day of content delivered by the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST) and Campden BRI. As standards and regulation continue to evolve, IFE Manufacturing’s Certification Clinic provides a dedicated space 22 @specialityfood IN DETAIL WHAT: IFE 2026 WHERE: Excel London WHEN: 30th March-1st April WEB: ife.co.uk NEED TO KNOW TAJ FOODS Taj Foods is the UK & Europe’s leading, award-winning frozen World Foods brand, listed across major supermarkets, wholesale depots and thousands of independent stores. Established in 1980, Taj delivers industry- leading rate of sale across street food, breads, snacks and ingredients. At IFE 2026, Taj unveils market-exclusive launches and category- first solutions designed to unlock new usage occasions, drive incremental sales and build high-performing freezers. Buyers are invited to experience brand-led innovation and proven demand – live on the Taj stand. tajfoods.com FUTURE FOODS Masterfully blended with 21% authentic Italian Parmesan and mature Cheddar, Future Foods’s oven-baked cheese thins deliver a rich, multi- layered savoury profile. High in protein, free from gluten, additives, and preservatives, they offer a refined crunch with a clean label. Available in classic Original and indulgent Black Truffle, they are ideal for premium retail and wine pairing. future-foods.co.uk STAND N3932 Snacks, a British savoury snack brand producing low-carb, high- protein and high-fibre products including seaweed snacks, chicharrónes and air-dried meat, and Kay-kuna, which brings coffee, cacao and chocolate products rooted in Peruvian origin stories, alongside related superfoods and energy- focused formats. Together, the Startup Market exhibitors highlight the range of product ideas, formats and nutritional approaches being developed by the next generation of food and drink businesses. For buyers, it offers a focused environment to explore new products, assess early-stage propositions and identify brands that may be suited to future ranging, ingredient sourcing or foodservice applications. A truly international sourcing platform IFE’s international line-up underlines the show’s role as a global sourcing platform, with producers, brand owners and trade bodies represented from across Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. Visitors can explore country and regional showcases alongside independent international brands, creating opportunities to compare markets, spot emerging trends and open new supplier conversations all within a single hall. European participation spans both established and emerging food nations, with exhibitors fromFrance, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Poland, Greece, Portugal, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Lithuania, Latvia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine and Moldova. National and regional groups including Business France, ICE STAND N1035 LOVERAW LoveRaw’s Milk Chocolate Wafer Bar is a plant-based take on a classic favourite, featuring crispy wafer layers wrapped in the brand’s iconic vegan milk chocolate. Made without palm oil, it delivers indulgent taste with simple ingredients, offering a nostalgic treat for conscious consumers seeking better-for-you confectionery. eatloveraw.com STAND N3616