Meet leading dairy brands at IFE 2025
Credit: William Reed
IFE, part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, will return to Excel London in the UK on 17-19 March, with networking opportunities, insightful discussions and quality brands. An estimated 30,000 visitors will be seeing the 1,500 exhibitors showcase their wares from 105 countries, according to the organisers.
For over 40 years, IFE has been a trade event for, food, drink and hospitality professionals. With 15 food and drink zones to explore, there’s something for every corner of the industry. From speciality foods to plant-based innovation, and a dedicated cheese and dairy pavilion, the event reflects the breadth and diversity of the sector. The fresh produce section, in partnership with the Fresh Produce Consortium, is set to expand further in 2025, bringing even more products to discover.
On the show’s Future Food stage, Alessio D’Antino, co-founder and CEO of Forward Fooding, will present a session titled, “10 Years of AgriFoodTech: Insights and Future Outlooks from the Global Ecosystem & The FoodTech 500,” and Claire Mackenzie, producer of the documentary Six Inches of Soil, will discuss “Cultivating Change, Regenerative Agriculture in the Future of Food.”
Other topics covered across the three days of the show include how vertical farming might shape the future of food, how the UK can navigate changes to its border strategy, and the ongoing need for the National Food Strategy.
Meanwhile, as the importance of digital channels continues to grow, the discussion “Online Shopping as a Trend Predictor in the Food & Drink Industry” promises to offer valuable insights into how online shopping data can forecast trends and drive product innovation. Moderated by Debbie Davies of Contigo Management, with panellists Louise Armour of Rosetta Brands and Stephen Minall of FDReviews (a speaker at our Expo in Harrogate two years ago), the session will challenge conventional thinking and provide actionable takeaways.
These panel discussions represent just a small selection of the varied content programme planned for the Future Food stage at IFE 2025. Across three days, the stage will host a series of talks, panels, and presentations from industry thought leaders, providing attendees with unparalleled insights into emerging trends, sustainable solutions, and the future of food and drink innovation.
On the exhibition floor, here are just some of the dairy suppliers taking part in IFE 2025:
Located on the Island of Jersey, Jersey Dairy is a farmer-owned cooperative producing fresh and UHT milk, ice cream, butter, cream, and soft ice cream mixes. Its milk comes from pedigree Jersey cows, with a lineage tracing back to 1763. Jersey Dairy is BRC AA+ accredited and LEAF Marque certified.
Isle of Man Creamery is an award-winning cooperative of dairy farmers, producing high-quality cheese from grass-fed herds grazing on the Isle of Man. The skilled cheese makers use fresh island milk to create distinctively creamy Isle of Man Mature Cheddar. It specialises in aged cheddars, Red Leicester, and other creamy cheeses.
Glastry Farm Ice Cream is a fully integrated business, producing ice cream from its own pedigree herd of Holstein and Jersey cows. The Taylor family has farmed at Glastry since 1856, ensuring total control and traceability. Known for award-winning products, it uses local ingredients and offer a growing range of healthier options.
Dairy Valley is a family-run business that has grown into a beloved global brand. Driven by a passion for discovery and unwavering quality, the Sharma family plays a central role in the company’s success, embodying the values that have made Dairy Valley a trusted name worldwide.
BV Dairy, based in Shaftesbury, Dorset, is a specialist dairy manufacturer employing 200 people. Supplying the HORECA, food service, food manufacturing, and private label sectors, it offers a range of natural, high-quality dairy products. Renowned for customer service and sustainability, BV Dairy is now owned by First Milk and focused on regenerative practices.
Find out more about IFE 2025 at ife.co.uk
