Food & Drink Expo April 2023

CWC attended the Food & Drink Expo at the NEC Birmingham from 24 – 26 April.

With 21,000, visitors Food & Drink Expo gives companies the opportunity to showcase new and existing products to buyers and decision-makers across the whole industry, from grocery, wholesale and speciality retail to foodservice and manufacturing.

CWC displayed various flavoured samples and other products from around the world.

CWC representatives met with 27 trade contacts both from the UK and internationally and discussed opportunities for CWC.

Flavoured samples were showcased and UK hummus brand ChicP was also present with 2 versions of California walnut hummus.

A summary of the show results ‘Facts & Figures’:

  • Attendees: 21,000
  • Exhibitors: 1,450
  • Stand Visitors: 27
  • Directors/Owners: 81%
  • Wholesalers/Importers: 12%
  • Food Manufacturers: 7%
  • Walnut enquiries estimated at 34MT from 7 companies