Time for lunch! Get inspired

WHAT: lunch! WHERE: ExCel, London, UK WHEN: Sept 20-21 2018 WHAT: Speciality Fine Food Fair WHERE: Olympia London, UK WHEN: Sept 2-4

A record 370 exhibitors – from the biggest to the latest names in food-to-go, will show case thousands of innovations at this year’s London show. Some 6,300+ attendees are expected to visit the event to see more new food and drink products, packaging, equipment and catering technology than ever. For food-to-go buyers, lunch! has become a favourite.

Martin Hambleton, head of procurement at En Route International, says: “lunch! continues to be the best trade show for the food-to-go sector, with real innovation and industry passion at its core.” Dorothy Burton, former head of food services at DHL Airline Catering adds: “lunch! 2017 was a great source of innovation, with lots of companies displaying new healthy eating items. It was great at reflecting today's trends”.

The full exhibitor list – featuring the 370 companies – is now available online and features 144 new exhibitors and 28 emerging brands launching innovations in the Start-up Zone. lunchshow.co.uk This show is set to be a hotbed of inspiration for both traditional high-end products and innovative items serving special requirements or tackling issues like sustainability.

Visitors can meet Dr Craig Rose, AKA Dr Seaweed, a pioneering marine biologist and wild seaweed harvester who’s on a mission to help consumers understand seaweed (stand 3482); as well as sustainable chocolate brand Seed and Bean (stand 1641) with its Fairtrade and Soil Association Organic range of bars wrapped in compostable and fully-recyclable packaging. Spanish fine foods champion Brindisa (stand 2011) will celebrate its 30th birthday with a host of new product launches; and herbs specialist, A Little Bit (stand 2210c) will showcase an expanding range of all-natural condiments, cooking sauces and dips including a sophisticated ketchup – Freshly Picked Thyme & Blackberry. specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk