GConferenceGridThe Conference Catalogue · Vol. 2027Folio № 077E12
Food & Beverage

Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2027

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peciality & Fine Food Fair is the UK's leading showcase of artisanal food and drink, connecting brands with buyers from across retail, hospitality, foodservice, manufacturing, import/export, and wholesale sectors. The event is evolving in 2027 as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week at Excel London, bringing the industry together on a larger stage and off…

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63Voices
28Underwriters
0Exhibitors
9On the bill · sessions
72Companies · in total
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The Voices

Programmed at Speciality, in alphabetical order.
Alexander Emmanuel-Jones
Commercial Director · The Black Farmer
Al Overton
Partner · Eden Ventures
Andrew Goodacre
CEO · British Independent Retailers Association
Anna Chalov
Co-Founder · Bemuse
Beverley Camarda
Commercial Ranging Lead · Ocado Retail
Bob Bayman
Managing Director · Elephants Can't Jump
Bronagh Clarke
Marketing & Innovation Director · Kestrel Foods - Forest Feast
Carla Mills
Category Buying Manager · Booths
Catrin Thorndike
Senior Buyer · International Airlines Group
Charles Banks
Director & Co-Founder · thefoodpeople
Danielle Horsley
Senior Brand Builder · Elephants Can't Jump
Darran Lindley
Business Development Director · Fresh Retail Group LTD
Freya O'Mara
Trading Manager for Pantry & Speciality Foods · Ocado Retail Ltd
Genevieve Fitch
Supplier Relationships Manager · Ocado Retail
Greg Ivison
Store Mangaer · Superette
Heather Copley
Owner & Queen Bee · Farmer Copley's
Heerum Fleary
MD and Founder · Tickeat Ltd
Holly Shackleton
Editor · Speciality Food Magazine
Jac Thomas
Co-founder · Plus Coffee
Jessi Baker MBE
Founder · Provenance
Jessica Hill
Senior Buyer · International Airlines Group
Jessica Summer
Founder & CEO · Mouse & Grape

— and 41 more, by name unsung —

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Underwritten By

The houses behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.
BIRAIndustry Partner
Bread & JamIndustry Partner
Café Life MagazineMedia Partner
City HarvestIndustry Partner
Contract Catering MagazineMedia Partner
Creating Nature's CorridorsIndustry Partner
Farm Retail AssociationIndustry Partner
FDReviewsIndustry Partner
Fine Food DigestMedia Partner
Food and Beverage BusinessMedia Partner
Food Marketing Experts
Free From AwardsIndustry Partner
Gama NewsMedia Partner
Garden Centre AssociationIndustry Partner
Giftware AssociationIndustry Partner
Great Taste Awards
Guild of Fine Food
Hopscotch Group
IND!E
Invest Northern Ireland
Nourish Awards
OOHMedia Partner
Sandwich & Food To Go NewsIndustry Partner
Speciality Food MagazineMedia Partner
The World of HospitalityMedia Partner
TICKEAT
Virtual Cheese AwardsIndustry Partner
Women in Food IndustryIndustry Partner
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The Programme

Selected from 9 sessions on the bill.
  • 10:00 10:30

    Forecasting Innovation: An Insight into the Trends Making Businesses Future-Proof

    Gen Z, health headlines, global disruption and financial instability are set to shake up the food industry for the coming years but there is more than light at the end of the tunne…

    Food for Thought
  • 10:00 11:00

    Pitch Live with Independent Retailers

    Get a front-row seat as a selection of standout food and drink brands pitch directly to buyers from independent retailers. Discover the innovations, stories, and products hoping to…

    Pitch Live in Partnership with IND!E
  • 10:45 11:30

    Women Shaping the Future of Drinks

    Join us for a dynamic and inspiring panel exploring the transformative impact women are having across the drinks industry. Across a range of topics like pioneering low & no innovat…

    Food for Thought
  • 11:45 12:30

    Cyber Resilience for Restaurants, Retailers & Food Businesses

    Cyber threats are no longer just a threat. They are a real and growing risk for every food and retail business, from farm shops to fine dining. This session takes a proactive appro…

    Food for Thought
  • 12:45 13:15

    Mission-First, Market-Smart: Inside The Black Farmer’s Retail Playbook

    In this candid conversation, Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones MBE, Founder of The Black Farmer farm shop, and his son and Commercial Director Alex will share the story behind their growing r…

    Food for Thought
  • 13:30 14:15

    Ethical Sustainability: Creating a Virtuous Circle of Values & Growth

    What does sustainability look like when it is built into every part of a food business? This session with Invest Northern Ireland explores how independent producers and retailers a…

    Food for Thought
  • 14:30 15:15

    Healthier by Design: Turning Wellness Expectations into Retail Opportunity

    As the conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) enters the mainstream, shoppers are starting to ask harder questions and making more deliberate choices. But how can retaile…

    Food for Thought
  • 15:30 16:00

    Greenwashing vs. Genuine: Who Can You Trust on Food Labels?

    With more shoppers looking for sustainable, ethical and traceable products, the food industry has responded with bold claims and glossy labels. How can retailers and buyers tell th…

    Food for Thought
  • 16:30 17:30

    Speciality & Fine Food Fair Awards

    Recognising and celebrating the individuals and businesses driving excellence and product innovation in the fine food & drink community, the Speciality & Fine Food Fair Awards cham…

    Food for Thought
Intermission
Part the Second · For the Buyer

What does it mean when 72 companies show up — and 5 bet on three roles at once?

72 companies. five are betting more than once.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page — cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

01Fig. 01 — Composition of the House
5All threespeak · spons · exh
23Sponsoringsponsor only
0Exhibitingexhibitor only
44Speakingspeaker only

The Triple-Threat

FDReviews·Fine Food Digest·Guild of Fine Food·Invest Northern Ireland·Speciality Food Magazine

02Fig. 02 — The Voices, by Seniority

62% of the speakers carry senior titles — C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite58%
  • Founder / Owner1829%
  • Director / Head of1625%
  • Manager / Lead813%
  • Marketing / Brand23%
  • Advisor / Investor12%
  • Other roles1321%

Of 63 on the bill · classified by free-text title

03Fig. 03 — The Heaviest in the Room
  1. 01Booths4V
  2. 02FDReviewsSp·I1V
  3. 03Fine Food DigestSp·M1V
  4. 04Guild of Fine FoodSp1V
  5. 05Invest Northern IrelandSp1V
  6. 06Speciality Food MagazineSp·M1V
  7. 07BIRASp·I
  8. 08Bread & JamSp·I
  9. 09Café Life MagazineSp·M
  10. 10City HarvestSp·I
  11. 11Contract Catering MagazineSp·M
  12. 12Creating Nature's CorridorsSp·I
  13. 13Farm Retail AssociationSp·I
  14. 14Food and Beverage BusinessSp·M
04Fig. 04 — By Tier
industry partner12
43% of 28
media partner8
29% of 28
unspecified8
29% of 28