Food & Drink Expo, incorporating Farm Shop & Deli Show, returns in 2014 with its biggest event yet, welcoming more than 650 suppliers from across the food and drink industry.
Attracting buyers from major retailers, foodservice providers and wholesalers, as well as independent shops, cafés and delis, the 2014 show will provide unrivalled opportunities to discuss new business partnerships, and discover the most recent industry updates and trends.
For more information, please visit http://www.foodanddrinkexpo.co.uk/
Where: The NEC, Birmingham, B4O 1NT United Kingdom.
When: 24 – 26 March 2014
• Monday 24th March 10.00 – 17.00
• Tuesday 25th March 10.00 – 17.00
• Wednesday 26th March 10.00 – 16.00
Contact: For details on exhibiting at the show, contact Stewart Tippler on 01293 610 378 or email stewart.tippler@wrbm.com
Features: Key features at the 2014 show will include:
• The Brainfood Factory: This live seminar theatre will host a wide range of master classes, live interviews, panel debates and product demonstrations, as leading industry experts discuss the latest news and trends.
• Great New Idea: This initiative gives visitors the chance to select their favourite “new idea” from participating exhibitors.
Co-location: Food & Drink Expo incorporates Farm Shop & Deli Show 2014, one of the UK’s most respected speciality food and drink events. The show brings together suppliers from across the whole speciality market and offers visitors the opportunity to gain insights into the latest industry trends during live seminars in Farm Shop & Deli Live. The winner of the Farm Shop & Deli Awards, in association with Olives Et Al, will also be announced at the show. Also co-located with National Convenience Show and Foodex.
Visitors: Key decision makers from across the food and drink industry in the UK and abroad. Visitors stem from a wide range of major retailers, wholesalers, foodservice providers and importers, as well as independent shops, cafés and delis.
This is a trade event. No under 16s will be admitted
Exhibitors: More than 650 suppliers of food and drink products.
Website: For further details, including information on how to register for free entry, visit http://www.foodanddrinkexpo.co.uk/
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Directions:
By Rail - The NEC is situated adjacent to Birmingham International Rail Station. Depending on your start location, you can travel directly by train to the NEC by alighting at Birmingham International. Alternatively there is a connecting service to Birmingham International from Birmingham New Street. For further information on travelling by train to Birmingham International Station, please contact National Rail enquiries.
By Bus and Coach - National Express coaches run services between Digbeth coach station, near Birmingham city centre, to Birmingham Airport.
From the airport you can get to the NEC in minutes. Birmingham New Street station is approx. 11 minutes walk from Digbeth coach station. The NEC is approximately 10 miles by taxi from the coach station at Digbeth. There are also buses from Digbeth via Moor Street Bus/Rail Interchange (also in Birmingham city centre): the 900 local bus service runs every 20 minutes during the day, journey time approximately 30 minutes.
By Air - The NEC is just minutes away from Birmingham Airport (BHX).
From the airport, simply take the free and fast Air-Rail Link to Birmingham International railway station and then it’s just a short walk to the entrance. The Air-Rail Link runs every two minutes and takes just 90 seconds to reach the NEC. It leaves the airport from the upper level of Terminal 1, and operates daily between 5:15am and 2:00am.
By Taxi - ComCab black cabs are available at clearly marked ranks outside the NEC’s main entrances. They’re an easy and convenient way to get to your hotels and the towns and attractions around the NEC. As one of the appointed NEC suppliers, ComCab are committed to providing a reliable, good value service to enhance your NEC experience.
You can book ComCab taxis by phone on 0121 226 6666, online or pick one up outside the NEC main entrances if available.
By Car: The NEC is situated at the hub of the UK motorway network allowing visitors travelling from any direction to access the site directly via the M1, M5, M6, M6 Toll, M40 and M42.
The NEC is signposted on motorways and major roads and is marked on most good maps. If using a satellite navigation system please enter the postcode B40 1NT.
Parking: The NEC has its own on-site car parks located close to the exhibition halls (Food & Drink Expo is located in Hall 6) and is within easy walking distance. Please refer to the NEC site map for more information.
Hotel discounts: For exclusive hotel discounts in the local area visit www.phrweb.co.uk and use the event code: FDE
