UK FOOD & DRINK
OVERSEAS

Food & Drink Exporters Association

CONNECT | LEARN | GROW

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Our BIG AUDACIOUS goal…

Help UK Food Exports

reach £35bn by 2035…

That’s £1bn of new sales each year for 10 years!

We're going to need your help - Join us!

Provide a ‘Space’ for as many UK exporters
(new & old) to mix, learn & be energised by as many buyers, experts, enablers and amplifiers as possible.

CONNECT

LEARN

Skilling up like-minded exporters of all different shapes and sizes thru a calendar of masterclasses and insights.

GROW

Promoting new export growth for all brands thru any opportunity to “meet the buyer” throughout the year.

Collaborate

Working with all groups, gov & devolved nations & experts to combine our collective strength and reduce friction at borders.

Watch! Where the UK wins!

Created by Hot Pickle Innovation Lab for the Summer Export Festival

KEY DATES

MARK YOUR 2026 CALENDAR

The Food Collaborative event space has all the activity up to date. These key dates are the big ones not to miss.

If you are interested in joining any events please RSVP on the Food Collaborative.

14-15 OCTOBER

Meet the Buyer - London

18-21 OCTOBER

SIAL - Innovation showcase / Embassy reception

19 NOVEMBER

FUTURE OF FOOD COMPETITION - RGS

20 NOVEMBER

WINTER EXPORT FESTIVAL & AWARDS - RGS

PRIVATE LABEL. SNACKING. TEA & COFFEE. FOOD PANTRY.
BEER. SPIRITS. READY-TO-DRINK (RTD). WINE.
FROZEN. DAIRY. MEAT. FISH. READY MEALS. FOOD PANTRY.
WATER. JUICE. FERMENTED. SPARKLING. FUNCTIONAL. CORDIAL.
PACKAGING. PLASTIC FREE. HEALTH.
SUPPLEMENTS. NUTRITION.

Leading UK Innovation

“The world would do well to study,
adopt and celebrate what the UK
is quietly perfecting…”

In the UK's labs, fields, kitchens and factories, a small nation quietly forges global leadership in food and drink - marrying heritage with fearless innovation to craft ethical, delicious, future-proof tastes that the world increasingly craves and needs.

SELL MORE OVERSEAS

THINK FOOD INNOVATION. MEETS CULINARY MASTERY. MEETS INTERNATIONAL STAGE

A YEAR ROUND CALENDAR

MEET UPS.
WEBINARS.
TRADESHOWS.
MEET THE BUYER.
Masterclass.

CONNECT FAST
LEARN LIKE A PRO
GROW YOUR SALES OVERSEAS

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THE MAIN EVENT

JOIN OUR
MEET THE BUYER

Join us for an exclusive two-day event at the stunning Tower Bridge Hotel in London, where you'll meet high-level international buyers face-to-face.

We're flying in 75 carefully selected buyers specifically to meet FDEA members.

This once-a-year opportunity is expected to be in extremely high demand.

We'll be publishing the confirmed buyer list progressively throughout the year as commitments are secured.

Each buyer will be thoroughly vetted, pre-engaged through our online events and fully briefed on your brand via the FDEA Exporter Catalogue on the Collaborative platform long before they arrive in October.

Secure your place early – this will be a sell out.

📍 Tower Hotel, London
📆 14 & 15 Oct 2026
🎟️ Grab Your Place - will sell out!

Register your Interest