IFE, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, returns to Excel London on 17-19 March, offering networking opportunities, insightful discussions, and a showcase of high-quality brands.
For over 40 years, IFE has been an essential trade event for food, drink, and hospitality professionals, providing a platform to discover the latest trends and products shaping the UK and international food and drink landscape. With a strong focus on innovation and quality, the event facilitates connections, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing to drive business success.
With 15 dedicated food and drink zones, IFE reflects the breadth and diversity of the industry, from speciality foods to health, organic, and natural products. The Bakery, Snacks & Confectionery section returns for 2025, featuring a range of leading brands in the sector.
The Future Food Stage at IFE is set to be an essential destination for industry professionals seeking insights into evolving consumer preferences and purchasing behaviours. Covering topics from shifting demographics to disruptive innovation, this year’s agenda will explore key developments shaping the future of food and drink.
The panel discussion ‘Forgotten Shoppers: Embracing Overlooked Demographics in Food & Drink,’ moderated by Karen Green, Founder of Buyerology Ltd, will examine untapped consumer groups with significant spending potential. Speakers include Christarose Maphosa (Tesco), Kieran South (North Star), and Rebecca Oliver-Mooney (Raising the Glass), who will provide strategies for engaging these influential audiences.
For those looking to understand how retailers are accelerating innovation, ‘Revolutionising Retail: How Accelerators and Incubators Are Shaping the Future’ will be an unmissable session. Moderated by Theadora Alexander, CEO of YF, the discussion will highlight how supermarket and wholesaler incubators are supporting startups, featuring insights from representatives of Bidfood, Co-op, and Iceland.
Kate Kehoe, Marketing Manager at FMCG Gurus, will present ‘Consumer Trends in 2025: Three Key Things to Monitor Over the Next Twelve Months,’ offering an in-depth analysis of shifting consumer behaviours and priorities influencing purchasing decisions in the year ahead. These sessions will provide valuable industry insights into future developments in the food and drink sector.
A selection of confectionery suppliers exhibiting at IFE 2025 includes:
3 Aces London Ltd
Established in 2019, 3 Aces London has rapidly become one of the UK’s leading wholesalers and distributors of international confectionery and beverages. With a focus on delivering unique flavours and sought-after brands to the UK market, the company supplies over 1,200 convenience stores nationwide.
Crafers
As the largest manufacturer of chocolate, snacks, and confectionery in Central Asia, Crafers operates a state-of-the-art production facility in Uzbekistan. Spanning 35,000 square metres and equipped with European technology, the company is committed to producing high-quality products for global markets.
Food Connections
Since 1992, Food Connections has specialised in crafting handmade cakes, cookies, flapjacks, and muffins. A respected family-run business, its purpose-built bakery upholds a commitment to quality and tradition in every product.
Ilham Sweets
Founded in 2014, Turkish confectionery brand Ilham Sweets aims to create a “Delicious Planet” for children worldwide through its high-quality bubble gums and chewy candies. The company also produces naturally refreshing “Special Natural Chewing Gums” made from gum tree resin.
Tasty Vibes
Tasty Vibes is dedicated to delivering bold flavours and unique experiences through its confectionery range. The brand focuses on high-quality ingredients and vibrant taste profiles, ensuring that each product offers a distinctive and memorable experience for consumers.
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