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As Christmas approaches and UK retailers gear up for peak trading, experienced food and drink brands still have valuable opportunities to strengthen their presence. IFE Manufacturing outlines five pra …

Aramark Producer & New Supplier Showcase returns to Food, Drink & Hospitality Week for 2026

Foodservice giant Aramark UK will be on the lookout for the next wave of exciting suppliers at Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, when it returns to Excel London from 30 March to 01 April 2026.

Protein: The growth opportunity with nuance

Bryony Perkins, Senior Insight Analyst at IGD, a leading provider of shopper insight, industry training, and market analysis in the food and drink sector, discusses protein's rapid rise in popularity …

Food, Drink & Hospitality Week unveils 2026 ambassador line-up

Food, Drink & Hospitality Week has revealed its 2026 ambassador line-up, showcasing a diverse group of industry leaders across food, drink, hospitality, and technology sectors.

Exhibitor Spotlight: Gerald McDonald & Company

Founded in 1917, Gerald McDonald & Company is a family-owned importer, blender, and distributor of food ingredients, supplying everything from fruit juices and essential oils to herbs, spices, and bes …

Entries open for the 2026 IFE Manufacturing Ingredients Awards in association with IFST

Entries are now open for the third annual IFE Manufacturing Ingredients Awards, in association with the Institute of Food Science & Technology (IFST). The awards return to Excel London on 30 March 202 …

Packaging for startups: How emerging F&B brands can get retail ready

IFE Manufacturing shares practical packaging advice for food and drink startups entering retail: design compliant, sustainable labels that stand out on shelf while meeting UK regulations on allergens, …

Free From Food Awards announce 2025 Halloween winners

The results are in for this year’s Free From Food Awards Halloween category, celebrating the brands making seasonal treats safer and more inclusive for everyone with food allergies, intolerances, and …

Championing female-founded brands with Buy Women Built

Entrepreneur and Coffee Republic founder Sahar Hashemi OBE talks to IFE about how a single tweet during lockdown sparked a nationwide movement. That moment led to the creation of Buy Women Built, a ca …