Speciality & Fine Food Fair really is a treasure trove of discovery and a delight for every sense! Here’s what happened at our extraordinary 25th anniversary edition of the Fair…
New Features
Drinks Uncovered
Do you find yourself lost in the vast world of drinks when on the hunt for new stock? Our visitors joined us at Drinks Uncovered where our industry partners unveiled insider tips and provided invaluable insights on curating an enticing drinks selection to elevate our visitors' offering – we covered everything from spirits, sake, and wines, to the 'shroom boom, tea, and coffee!
View the seminar programme here >>
The Wine Cellar
Located in Drinks at the Fair, visitors could swing by The Wine Cellar to embark on a journey to explore the finest wines the market has to offer.
25 Rising Stars
To help celebrate our 25th anniversary we collaborated with Speciality Food Magazine to recognise 25 Rising Stars in fine food & drink. The rising stars were all innovative founders that have brought exciting products to market.
Read more here >>
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25 Anniversary Documentary
We are thrilled to present our special 25th anniversary documentary. Dive into the world of speciality products and get a sneak peek at the future of food and drink as we chat to some familiar faces.
Watch it here >>
Refreshed and Returning Features
Talking Trends - Refreshed!
Talking Trends offered a chance for our visitors to learn about the latest trends, hear about industry pain points, and discuss with others in the community in a dynamic round table environment. Take a look at this year's seminar programme >>
Drinks at the Fair - Refreshed!
Filled with a vibrant array of innovative drinks ranging from spirits, beers, ciders, and wines to tea and coffee, this area of the Fair was the ideal place to stir up creativity and discover the latest offerings in the realm of beverages, providing inspiration to enhance our visitors' busineses.
Start-Up Village
The jewel in the Speciality crown - The Start-up Village – was the place to meet some of the industry's newest and most innovative start-ups, all under the age of 2 years old. This bustling zone is one of the most highly anticipated gems of the Fair and serves as a launchpad for many successful and well-known businesses.
Seminar Programme
Visitors learnt unique insights from the brightest brains in the industry. From the Talking Trends theatre where we hosted roundtable discussions to Drinks Uncovered, where attendees explored prominent drinks trends and gained expert advice on selecting the perfect products. Tantalise your taste buds by taking a look at our
2024 programme here >>
Producers
From small start-up brands in The Start-Up Village, to well known heritage brands, our producer list was an Aladdin’s cave of discovery for visitors.
Click here to see our full exhibitor list for 2024 >>
The Great Taste Deli
Our visitors were one of the first to see the Great Taste Award-winning products at the Great Taste Deli!
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Producer Advice Hub
Visitors and exhibitors eager for invaluable insights and passionate about elevating their food or drink product were able to book in a FREE session to discuss everything from certification to marketing and branding with leading industry experts.
Book your session here >>
Speciality & Fine Food Fair Awards
Honouring both individuals and businesses for their exceptional contributions to innovation and excellence within the fine food and drink sector, our awards serve as a testament to the extraordinary spirit and creativity that define our industry. Discover more >>
Pitch Live in partnership with IND!E & Ocado
Pitch Live offered up a chance for start-up brands to showcase themselves and their ground breaking products to our panel of expert judges live on stage at the Fair.
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The Power Breakfast
In 2024 Speciality & Fine Food Fair had the second edition of the Power Breakfast in partnership with Invest NI. This event was a chance to hear from multi award winning UK writer and celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall as he dove into the future of local food.
B Corp Guide
The Speciality & Fine Food Fair B Corp Guide was created to help visitors find all the brands exhibiting at the Fair that champion being socially and environmentally responsible, and have gained the sought after B Corp certification. Find out more here >>
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