Food Plus Expo is a B2B food and drink trade show for Functional, Free From and Alternative Protein products including Plant Based, with buyers from retail, food service and the public. The conference programme will address future innovations, plus a robust scientific analysis of the real benefits of 'Food as Medicine'
Put your innovative product in front of key buyers and distributors from all across the UK
Discover innovative and exciting products in the Functional, Alternative and Free From market
Learn about the real benefits to consumers of 'Food as Medicine' and what the future has to offer
The World Functional Awards 2027 by FNBX will host its live winners’ ceremony at Food Plus Expo, putting the best of the sector directly in front of leading food and beverage professionals, decision-makers, and top-tier retailers.
Categories span the full sector from snacking to ready-to-drink beverages, energy and vitality to gut health-targeted products.
Winners' ceremony: Wednesday 1st September
Our growing understanding of 'Food as Medicine' forms a major part of the wellbeing market, and has led to a huge focus on products and ingredients which can help us to stay healthy, prevent illness, and help with recovery
The wellbeing market reflects the cultural shift towards longevity and daily self care. Food plays a huge role in this, and along with Functional Health combines to a forecasted market of $800 billion by 2032
Complimentary to the Functional Food Sector, Free From promises a similar set of outcomes by addressing food intolerance and allergy. This market is forecast to grow to $212 billion by 2030
Protein is widely regarded as one of the most important food nutrients we need. with a growing population and an increase in food standards, plus an over reliance on animal protein alternative sources are vital in ensuring a supply if clean protein. This market includes Plant Based food and is estimated to be worth $140 billion by 2034
Consumers are becoming more mindful of the food they consume considering what is in it and where it comes from. Clean Label offers minimal processing and ingredients. This market is forecast to grow to $80 billion by 2033
Sustainability standards are well established and continually increasing along with consumer demand. Low carbon footprint and B-CORP labels are ever more important as consumers become more aware of the impact they have on the planet



