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SUMMARY:Central South Food & Drink Trade EXPO 2027 – Buyers
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nIn 2027, two established industry events come together to create one must-attend trade exhibition.\nThe Central South Food & Drink Trade Expo, delivered by Business South for over 20 years, is joining forces with Elevate, the hospitality, catering and cleaning innovation show from Comax.\nTogether, they will create a dynamic showcase that connects regional producers, buyers, suppliers, innovators, and decision-makers across the food, drink, hospitality, catering, retail, and cleaning sectors.\nBringing everything under one roof, the Central South Food, Drink & Elevate Trade Expo 2027 offers unparalleled opportunities to discover new products from our incredible regional producers, source suppliers, and explore industry innovations.\nFor Trade Buyers\nDiscover. Taste. Connect.\nThe Food and Drink Expo is an unparalleled opportunity for trade buyers to meet dozens of food and drink producers from across Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, West Sussex and Dorset, alongside suppliers and service providers serving the wider hospitality industry.\nYou will discover exceptional regional food and drink, hear the stories behind the brands, and meet producers face-to-face while exploring the latest products, services and innovations shaping the industry.\nWhether you’re sourcing new products, strengthening relationships with existing suppliers, or identifying future business partners, the EXPO offers everything you need in one place.\nThe Central South is one of the UK’s leading food and drink destinations, driven by passionate producers committed to quality, provenance, sustainability and ethical practices. These values are increasingly influencing purchasing decisions across hospitality, foodservice and retail.\nWhy Attend?\n\nMeet regional food and drink producers\nSample products and explore innovations\nDiscover new products and emerging trends\nFind new business opportunities\nConnect with hospitality, catering and cleaning suppliers\nBuild valuable industry connections\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”pink” css=””][vc_column_text css=””]\nThis event is free for genuine trade buyers and industry professionals. To ensure maximum value for exhibitors and visitors, the event is strictly intended for professionals involved in buying, sourcing, procurement, hospitality, catering, retail and related sectors. 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