Food Matters Live Announces 2026 UK Dates, Long-Term Commitment to London’s New International Convention Centre at Olympia

London, UK – 25 June 2025 – Food Matters Live, the UK’s premier event connecting the food and nutrition ingredients industry with the innovators shaping the future of food and drink, will return to Central London on 3–4 June 2026. It will be one of the first major events held at Olympia’s newly redeveloped International Convention Centre, marking the start of a long-term partnership with the iconic venue.

Since its launch in 2014, Food Matters Live has earned a strong reputation for championing innovation and collaboration across sustainable food and nutrition. In 2026, the event will take full advantage of Olympia’s state-of-the-art convention and exhibition spaces, 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,” said Briony Mansell-Lewis, Managing Director of Food Matters Live. “This new chapter allows us to better serve our vibrant community of food and nutrition innovators with an experience that’s accessible, forward-looking, and focused on the people driving change.”

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 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 as one of the first events in 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 new product development discovery, spanning ingredient innovation, formulation trends, sustainability and new technologies. It will continue to offer a vital platform for the product development community at the heart of food and nutrition to connect, learn, and build lasting partnerships.

Notes to editors:

The UK food and drink manufacturing sector is the largest in the country, contributing over £37 billion annually to the economy – more than automotive and aerospace combined. It plays a critical role in driving innovation, reformulation, and the use of high-quality ingredients across retail, hospitality, and foodservice.

Olympia has been a cultural and architectural landmark since opening its doors in 1886 and continues to shape London history today. From breathtaking consumer shows and thrilling sporting and music events, Olympia is the home of the remarkable and the extraordinary.

Olympia London is undergoing a £1.3 billion transformation, including a new International Convention Centre, two hotels, a theatre, a live music hall, and multiple dining and retail experiences.

Food Matters Live launched in 2014 and has since welcomed thousands of professionals working across food innovation – united by a shared goal to make food healthier, more sustainable and fit for the future.

Food Matters Live will also make its European debut in 2025, with a new annual event taking place in Rotterdam on 23–24 September. Set in a region known for its commitment to sustainable food innovation, the event will connect the Dutch and wider European food development community with global ingredient suppliers.