The UK’s premier trade event for the food ingredients industry, will return to London on 3-4 June 2026.
Food Matters Live, the UK’s premier trade event for the food ingredients industry, will return to London on 3-4 June 2026 at Olympia’s brand-new International Convention Centre (ICC). It will be one of the key events held in the convention centre’s opening year, marking the start of a long-term partnership with the iconic venue.
Earning itself a strong reputation for championing innovation and collaboration in food and drink development since its 2014 launch, the event will take full advantage of Olympia’s state-of-the-art convention and exhibition space in 2026, bringing together ingredient suppliers, product development teams, and industry leaders from across the UK and beyond.
“Food Matters Live has always been about connection and inspiration. As we look ahead to 2026, we’re thrilled to be partnering with Olympia – a venue that mirrors our ambition and gives us the room to grow. This new chapter allows us to better serve our vibrant community of food innovators with an experience that’s accessible, forward-looking, and focused on the people driving change.”
Briony Mansell-Lewis, Managing Director of Food Matters Live
Olympia’s transformation, part of a £1.3 billion regeneration project, includes the creation of a world-class International Convention Centre alongside new cultural, hospitality, and entertainment spaces. Its scale and versatility have been key to the organiser’s venue decision, providing the ideal setting for Food Matters Live to evolve its distinctive format, combining thought-provoking content, ingredient innovation, and immersive tasting features such as Tastes of Better.
“We’re excited to welcome Food Matters Live in the opening year of our new International Convention Centre,” said Andy O’Sullivan, CEO of Olympia Events. “This is a community that thrives on innovation, and we’re proud to support its future with a venue designed to inspire – and scale – with the industry’s ambitions.”
The 2026 edition of Food Matters Live promises a broader and more engaging programme of content and discovery, spanning ingredient innovation, formulation trends, and sustainability in product development. It will continue to offer a vital platform for the food and drink development community to connect, learn, and build lasting partnerships.