NOPEX – new date, new format
Now switched from Sunday/Monday to Monday/Tuesday and moved to hopefully balmy days in May (12th & 13th), this is the Big One for the health food trade – Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX).
A key part of the Expo at Excel London is the Natural Food Expo, providing an essential platform to discover the latest innovations in natural and organic food and drink.
Part of this will be the Artisan Food and Drink Expo which takes a bow as a dedicated platform for brands that champion provenance, high-quality ingredients, and unique curation. This specialised area within the expo will provide retailers, buyers and foodservice professionals with the opportunity to discover and source exceptional products that resonate with their customers.
Attendees can explore a whole raft of specialty food and drink including natural ingredients, fine foods, healthy snacks, free from delicacies, sustainable brands, and plant-based innovations.
Divcom’s event director Georgina Baker says, “Our long-established event has helped harness the growth of natural, organic and sustainable products for over 29 years, and so we’re thrilled to announce registration is now open for 2025.
“This year’s edition is raising the bar with new international pavilions, a dynamic start-up zone, inspiring talks and an exciting addition of the Artisan Food & Drink Expo. If you’re a retailer or buyer passionate about sourcing planet-positive brands, we can’t wait to see you on 12-13 May!”
The show promises to serve up a delicious mix of products from start-ups to globally recognised names. Exhibitors confirmed include Suma Wholefoods, Clearspring, Doves Farm Foods, The Coconut Co, Gusto Organic, English Tea Shop, Mr Organic and many more. As well as UK exhibitors, the show brings an international appeal with pavilions from Italy, Poland, North America, and for the first time, Sri Lanka.
"After witnessing the participation of countless exceptional brands at The Natural Food Expo over the years, we recognised the perfect moment to introduce The Artisan Food and Drink Expo as a distinct showcase within the event. This dedicated space will elevate the profile of artisanal producers and allow buyers to explore a diverse range of distinctive food and drink offerings."
New products & launches
A major draw for visitors is discovering the latest brands making their debut. The Food Launchpad Zone will showcase groundbreaking startups and bold challenger brands disrupting the market. Brands to see here include Marpe Organics, Granola Fan Club, J Wilson Food Service, Huskers Coco, Patterfly, Guru World Food and Spices, RawQFoods, Veg Kingdom, House of Chocolate, Forty Thieves, The 44 Group (Omoss), and Superkeen.
Beyond the Launchpad Zone, the show’s popular ‘Innovation Showcase’ is the ultimate destination for discovering products launched in the last 12 months. Here visitors can vote for their favourite products to win an innovation award, which will be announced to exhibitors on the end of day one.
Natural Food Expo will also see the return of Vegan World – the one-stop-shop for plant-based food and drink innovations championing free-from, ethical and sustainable processes. Here you’ll see innovations from Ariela’s Gelato, Liberation Foods, Opalbound Nutrition, Healthy Crunch, EverTrust, Azamet Pro, Windmill Organics, Snacksy, Leipomo Rosten, Onesimum, London Nootropics, and others.
On the stage
Beyond the show floor, visitors will be able to engage in two days of thought-provoking discussions across two theatres where you can access expert insights and be inspired by trend-led panels in a free-to-attend seminar programme. Topics range from industry reports to the latest food and drink trends, organic farming and successful retailing tips, while The Soil Association will reveal the results from their annual Organic Market Report.
Free trade ticket
Natural Food Expo (co-located with Natural Health Expo and Natural Beauty Expo) forms Natural & Organic Products Expo – to register for a free trade ticket, visit www.naturalfoodexpo.co.uk or scan the QR code:
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