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SUMMARY:Central South Food & Drink Trade EXPO 2027 – Exhibitors
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\nYour personal introduction to dozens of food, drink, hospitality and retail buyers and influencers\nIn 2027, two established hospitality industry EXPOs come together to create one must-attend event.\nThe Central South Food & Drink Trade Expo, delivered by Business South for 20 years, joins forces with Elevate, the hospitality, catering and cleaning innovation show from Comax.\nThis exciting, combined event will connect regional producers with buyers, innovators and decision-makers from across the food, drink, hospitality, catering, retail and cleaning sectors.\nBy bringing the events together, the 2027 EXPO will attract a wider audience, extend its geographical reach, and create new opportunities for exhibitors to connect with buyers. Exhibitors will benefit from increased visibility, valuable new partnerships and access to a broader supply chain.\nA Unique Opportunity for Exhibitors\nThe Central South Food & Drink Trade Expo offers producers a personal introduction to hundreds of influential buyers and industry professionals in one location.\nAs a regional producer, you’ll have the opportunity to:\n\nMeet influential food, drink and retail buyers face-to-face\nShare your story and unique brand values\nShowcase, demonstrate, and offer tastings of your products\nBuild valuable relationships with other producers and industry professionals\nSecure commercial contracts tailored to your business\n\nThe Central South is one of the UK’s leading foodie destinations, driven by passionate producers committed to quality, provenance, sustainability, and ethical practices – values that increasingly influence purchasing decisions across supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, farm shops, and delis.\nExhibitor Benefits\nExhibitors will have a dedicated space to showcase their products, including room for displays and tastings, alongside:\n\nListing on the Business South website (including logo and link)\nBespoke EXPO social media graphics for promotion\nInclusion in pre-event marketing campaigns\nOpportunity to submit promotional video content and testimonials\nExposure across a wider, more diverse audience base\n\n[/vc_column_text][vc_separator color=”pink”][vc_column_text css=””]\nTaste of the Central South Awards\nCelebrate excellence with our prestigious awards, recognising the very best in regional food and drink. 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