--- title: "How to Get Leads at F & B Retail Expo 2026 | DataOrigin" description: "F & B Retail Expo 2026 takes place from September 29 to 30, 2026 in London. Learn about the attendee profile, tickets, and how to prepare your B2B prospecting." canonical: https://dataorigin.es/en/blog/f-b-retail-expo-2026/ lang: en site: https://dataorigin.es llms: https://dataorigin.es/llms.txt --- ![F & B Retail Expo 2026](/images/blog_events/f-and-b-retail-expo.webp) # F & B Retail Expo 2026 London, United Kingdom | From September 29 to 30, 2026 F & B Retail Expo 2026 takes place from September 29 to 30, 2026 in London. Learn about the attendee profile, tickets, and how to prepare your B2B prospecting. [Web](https://grabandgoexpo.com) Food & Beverage Joaquín Montesinos • Published September 28, 2026 The food-to-go channel in the UK concentrates operators and suppliers under pressure to deliver speed and convenience. Against that backdrop F & B RETAIL Expo 2026 brings retailers, brands and suppliers together in a two-day format at ExCeL London. ## Dates and venue at ExCeL London F & B RETAIL Expo 2026 runs on 29 and 30 September 2026 at ExCeL London. The event is scheduled across two days at the exhibition centre. ## Key figures for the event Public materials list more than 180 exhibitors on the show floor and about 6,000 registered buyers. Those figures indicate a focused gathering for the food-to-go retail and convenience sector. ## Types of companies attending The event’s communications reference a mix of operators and retail chains. Named brands include Greggs, Itsu, Leon, Pod, Boots, Starbucks, Costa Coffee, Joe & The Juice, Abokado, Crussh, Benugo and Chopstix. That roster points to attendance by major chains, suppliers and product manufacturers for grab-and-go formats. ## Program structure and on-floor activity The format pairs an exhibition floor with a conference strand. Sessions and content are presented alongside exhibitor stands, aiming to link product showcases with buyer-facing discussion, without detailed speaker lists in the public programme. ## B2B prospecting tactics for F & B RETAIL Expo 2026 Make the event a lead-generation exercise rather than a showcase only. Tactical steps: - Pre-identify buyers tied to chains listed in the event information and request meetings in advance. - Prepare compact product samples and technical one-pagers that buyers can review on the spot. - Schedule short demos of preparation and service workflows that reflect the retail environment of convenience stores and quick-service outlets. - Use QR codes and digital catalogues to accelerate follow-up and reduce physical handouts. ## Practical checklist for exhibitors and sellers Allocate a team to handle incoming buyer requests and to run back-to-back meetings. Prioritise clarity on pricing per portion, shelf life and operational fit for quick-service contexts. Small-format samples and a rapid follow-up pipeline will convert interest into actionable leads. If your company supplies products or services to the food-to-go channel, plan meeting slots and logistics now and confirm arrangements through the event website at [https://grabandgoexpo.com](https://grabandgoexpo.com). The concentrated presence of retailers and buyers at ExCeL London gives vendors a concrete environment to test propositions and close first-round commercial conversations. ## Imágenes ![](/images/blog_events/f-and-b-retail-expo-cta-grab-go-bg-dk1nm2-n.webp) ## Looking for the F & B Retail Expo 2026 exhibitor list? Sign up for free on DataOrigin to check this trade show's companies as soon as they are available and explore hundreds of other shows. [See the full list](https://dataorigin.es/app) [See how sales teams use DataOrigin](https://dataorigin.es/en/solutions/sales-teams/) ## Frequently asked questions When is F & B Retail Expo 2026? 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