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.
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