# Foodex - Food Industry Trade Exhibition

- Dates: 12 April 2027 to 14 April 2027
- Location: NEC, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Address: Pendigo Way, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT
- Organizer: William Reed Ltd
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Expected attendance: 30,000

## About

Foodex Manufacturing Solutions is the UK's leading trade event for the food and drink processing, packaging, and logistics industries. It explores sector trends, showcases products and services for operational efficiency, and connects buyers with suppliers.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.foodex.co.uk)
- [Registration](https://www.foodex.co.uk/register-your-interest-2027)
- [Agenda](https://www.foodex.co.uk/sessions-2025)

## Topics

- food and drink processing
- packaging
- logistics industries
- operational efficiency
- interactive events and discussions

## Speakers

- Nigel Paine, VP Production Planning, Carlsberg Britvic UK
- Will Gilchrist, Regional Sales Manager, Robotiq
- Martina Toffali, Marketing Manager, ECOLab
- Nigel Adams, Head of Sales

## Sponsors and partners

- AgTech Navigator
- Nutra Ingredients
- Food Navigator
- Dairy Reporter
- Confectionery News
- Beverage Daily
- Bakery & Snacks
- Food Manufacture
- British Baker
- The Grocer
- BCMPA
- Department for Business and Trade
- FAIA
- UKWA
- Elopak
- Cold Chain Federation
- National Craft Butchers
- FDF
- Craft Bakers Association
- The British Soft Drinks Association

## Where to stay

- **Grand Hotel**: 80 m from the venue, 5 stars, 1 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2FE
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thegrandhotelbirmingham.co.uk)
  - Phone: +44 121 827 9600
- **Hotel du Vin**: 100 m from the venue, 25 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2NR
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/birmingham/)
  - Phone: +44 121 794 3005
- **Premier Inn**: 120 m from the venue, 3-6 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PG
  - [Hotel website](https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/west-midlands/birmingham/birmingham-city-centre-waterloo-street.html)
  - Phone: +44 333 777 3903
- **The Briar Rose**: 170 m from the venue, 25 Bennett's Hill, Birmingham, B2 5RE
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/hotels/england/west-midlands/the-briar-rose)
- **Staybridge Suites**: 280 m from the venue, Martineau Place, Birmingham, B2 4UW
- **Britannia Hotel**: 310 m from the venue, 21-25 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4RX
- **Holiday Inn Express**: 390 m from the venue, St Chads Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6HY
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/birmingham/bhxsh/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +44 371 902 1636
- **Travelodge Birmingham Central Moor Street**: 450 m from the venue, Carrs Lane, Birmingham, B4 7SS
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/531/Birmingham-Central-Moor-Street-hotel)

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