Every three years Messe Essen with METPACK becomes the most important global meeting place for the international metal packaging industry. Numerous global players present sustainable and cost-efficient solutions for the production, refinement, painting and recycling of metal packaging at the world’s leading trade fair. Metpack is the nucleus for innovation and a communication platform at the same time. 

IFE 2021 – the go to destination for UK & international food & drink discovery

IFE is the UK’s largest and most important food & drink industry event, bringing food & drink suppliers from across the globe together with buyers and chefs from retail, foodservice, manufacturing, wholesale and distribution.

Now being hosted at ExCel London annually, IFE is the most significant opportunity for independent retailers, hotels, restaurants, bars and other establishments that supply food & drink, to sample products across over 25 categories of food & drink. We are proud to deliver this event for over 4 decades and strive to stay ahead of manufacturer, consumer and industry trends to provide a central hub for the international food and drink community to meet and leave with tools to progress their chosen business.

What’s in Store?

• Get a taste of the flavours on everyone’s lips from a collection of 2000 manufacturers, producers and suppliers across all categories of food, drink & hospitality
• Be inspired by thought provoking talks programmes and interactive onsite features, delivered by an elite range of industry leaders offering current solutions to optimise and future proof your business
• Catch up with the industry wide food and drink community, with an expected combined footfall upwards of 45,000 visitors across 3 days, offering a networking opportunity second to none

In addition to all the ordinary well-anticipated features, the 2021 event will be the launchpad of THE yearly showcase of international food and drink innovation. We have taken this ethos to new heights as we combine forces with Hotel, Restaurant & Catering, London Produce Show, The European Coffee, Tea & Soft Drinks Expo and Festival of Enterprise, as well as launching product development guide IFE Manufacturing Solutions. 

Find out more by visiting the website www.ife.co.uk or contacting our sales team to learn more about exhibiting opportunities.