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201 9 E ven t Very good event, t s met some serious l i g h potential buyers Hig h that we wouldn’t have seen without attending IFE. CRAIG FOSTER, MD AT LARRY’S FISHCAKES Trend Trails World Food Innovation Awards Exporting is Great Hub The Trend Trails highlighted products We hosted the World Food Innovation The Hub in conjunction with the being showcased on our show floor Awards at the show - one of the most Department for International Trade that followed top food & drink trends prestigious award ceremonies in the brought together advice and practical within the industry, such as Food To food & drink Calendar. We were guidance for all UK businesses on how to Go, Global Innovations, Plant Based, delighted to recognise some of the begin the export journey and start to sell Private Label, Sustainable Solutions. most innovative food & drink products products and services to a global market. from around the globe. Meet the Buyer Talking Trends The Big Debate Tasting Trends Meet the Buyer returned Now in its second year, An interactive debate We gave visitors the bigger than ever before. The Talking Trends stage session run daily by top opportunity to see and Our exhibitors pitched their focused on innovation, key industry experts discussing taste the up-and-coming business to senior buyers in food & drink trends and the most relevant and food & drink trends in an the industry for their hard-hitting UK and divisive topics of the year. all new street-food feedback and insight. international issues within style feature. the food & drink industry. Event Sections Include: ife.co.uk @IFE_Event #IFE21
Atten d ees 25,000 Attendees Buyers in attendance included: 4 8% 13% UK Exhibitors International Visitors 1,250 52% 87% Exhibitors International UK Visitors Exhibitors Supported by: 97 Countries ife.co.uk @IFE_Event #IFE21
Atten d ees Purchasing Authority 74% 13% 28% of visitors 15% have purchasing authority £ 25.6bn 18% 26% Visitor Sectors is the combined attendee purchasing authority Foodservice & Hospitality Manufacturing % Wholesale & Distribution 15 Top 10 Product Interest 14% Retail 13% 13% Import / Export 12% Grocery Snacks & Confectionery 10 Health & Wellbeing Drinks 7% 6% 6% Speciality Food 5 5% Cheese & Dairy 4% 4% Meat & Seafood Bakery Ingredients Frozen ife.co.uk @IFE_Event #IFE21
2019 V is i to r These couple of days have been w n amazing. I saw all of my potential Brea kd o buyers on day 1 - buyers from USA, UK, Portugal and Asia BACHANA OBOLADZE, SALES MANAGER, DINASTIA Retail Foodservice / Hospitality Wholesale / Distribution / Manufacturing Import / Export 13% of visitors to IFE 2019 came from 28% of visitors to IFE 2019 came from 33% of visitors to IFE 2019 came from 26% of visitors to IFE 2019 came from the retail sector including: the foodservice & hospitality the wholesale & distribution the manufacturing sector, from sector including: sector, including: large FMCG brand owners to • Delicatessens / Farm Shops private label specialists: • Multiples / Supermarkets • Contract Caterers • Restaurants • Distributors • Cash & Carries • Wine, Beer & Spirit Retailers • Hotels • Travel / Leisure / Sports • Importers • Exporters • Wholesalers • Food & Drink Manufacturers • Independents • Gift Shops Venues / Catering • Public Sector Catering • Cafés / Sandwich / Snack Bars • Pubs / Clubs / Bars • Casual Dining ife.co.uk @IFE_Event #IFE21
13% of IFE attendees r u l y were A T international er n a t i o n a l Int 56% of exhibitors t at IFE 2019 E v e n 97 countries “IFE really helps bring the represented right customer in. Our 2nd time here and it is already looking very positive for us. Will definitely be back. Great for building our brand and getting new customers onboard.” LEANNE, CO-FOUNDER OF International pavilions at IFE 2019 FLOWER AND WHITE Australia • Belarus • Canada • China • Croatia • Cyprus • Ecuador • France • Georgia • Greece • Hungary • Italy • Lebanon • Pakistan • Peru • Poland • Portugal • Romania • Serbia • South Korea • Spain • Sri Lanka • Taiwan • Thailand • Turkey • United Arab Emirates • USA ife.co.uk @IFE_Event #IFE21
Benefit from pre-show marketing a t Email Press W h a t ’ s N e w We promote IFE to our database of industry professionals via email to We worked with 300+ publications and associations during the ? specific groups based on IFE 2019 campaign, 2 0 2 1 their main focus and including The Grocer, IFE interests. We have a The Caterer, Speciality combined Food & Drink Food Magazine, Big database figures of Hospitality, BBC Good 190,000+. Food, Guild of Fine Food and many more. New Floorplan IFE & HRC Unite Social Reach Print The exhibition will be located entirely on the In 2021, IFE will unite with HRC, Hotel south side of ExCel improving visitor flow Restaurant and Catering Show. In response IFE has an active audience We also send a across the show, resulting in more exhibitors to increased industry demand due to an of followers across social comprehensive offline engaging with more relevant buyers. ever-evolving environment, HRC and IFE, channels, and also benefits campaign which includes including Pro2Pac, will take place annually from exposure to Pro2Pac’s invitations to senior from 2021 onwards. followers too. buyers and a preview New Product mailed to 15,000 qualified Development Focus The events will attract more than 2,000 Our social handles food & drink professionals Twitter – @IFE_Event exhibitors and 45,000 retail, hospitality and highlighting key products At IFE 2021, for the first time will be inspiring Facebook – IFEEvent foodservice professionals across three days and attractions to visit. food and drink manufacturers, product Instagram – ife_event to create the UK’s annual must attend event developers and entrepreneurs with for the food, drink and hospitality sectors. everything needed to take a product from concept through to finished product, including processing and packaging solutions as well as innovative ingredients and services. Our Portfolio Includes: Co-located with: Organised by: ife.co.uk @IFE_Event #IFE21
High quality of visitors, it feels a lot busier than prior years. The organisers are great and are happy to help with any concerns. Have been exhibiting for many years and will continue to do so. d u s t r y ARIELA CESAHA, e I n MANAGING DIRECTOR, Join t h IL GELATO DI ARIELA at IFE 2 0 2 1 Stand Prices If you are looking to enhance your presence at IFE 2019, there are a wide range of opportunities available, pre, during or post show. Whether it is increasing the visibility and exposure of Why Exhibit? Return on Investment your bran, targeting a new audience or highlighting the quality of your product IFE brings together more food and drink We want to help our exhibitors measure their ROI which is through tastings, these opportunities buyers and suppliers than any other UK why all of our exhibitors get exclusive access to: will help you achieve your return on event. Taking place in London the home of investment. SmartScan Visitor App food and drink innovation, exhibiting at the Capture leads with your mobile device for your to event will provide a unique opportunity to: Meetings Tools Space Visitors will be able to schedule meetings with exhibitors Registration • Access the largest group and of food and drink Fee Only buyers in the UK prior to the show • Generate new business opportunities Meet the Buyer • Enhance relationships with existing customers This is your opportunity to pitch your products to some of the £300 £381 per m2 • Position your company as a leader in the food UK’s largest retailers, foodservice operators and distributors +vat +vat and drink industry PR & Marketing Support • Increase brand awareness and visibility to the Take advantage of coverage in industry press releases, industry’s senior decision makers Stand Shell social media and IFE’s newsletter Sharer Scheme Daniel Gray £300 £446 per m2 +vat Contact Head of Sales +vat Includes white walls, cladded shell scheme, spotlights, To find out more and to book your stand: Daniel.Gray@freshmontgomery.co.uk carpet and name board. Stands over 6m2 will receive a +44 (0)20 7886 3056 500w power socket. ife.co.uk @IFE_Event #IFE21
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