The Foodservice Industry Expo is expanding—bringing a brand-new, highly focused zone designed for one of the fastest-growing segments in the global food and beverage market: Grab & Go Expo.

Launching at the upcoming show, the Grab & Go Expo will showcase the latest food & beverage innovations reshaping the convenience-driven foodservice landscape.

As consumer demand continues to shift toward speed, portability, and freshness, the grab-and-go category has become essential for restaurants, cafés, supermarkets, hotels, travel hubs, and corporate foodservice operators. This new dedicated expo zone is built to connect suppliers with thousands of decision-makers looking to adapt, evolve, and capitalise on this booming sector.

Why the Grab & Go Expo Matters to the Foodservice Industry

The modern consumer expects high-quality food, minimal wait times, and maximum convenience—a trend accelerated by hybrid work, urban living, and digital ordering. As a result, grab-and-go formats are no longer a niche; they’re a strategic revenue driver for operators across every channel.

The Grab & Go Expo will spotlight:

✔ Ready-to-eat & ready-to-heat food solutions

Including hot and cold prepared foods, packaged meals, healthy snacks, and innovative menu formats.

✔ Grab-and-go refrigeration & display equipment

Cutting-edge merchandisers, heated displays, smart fridges, and automated vending technologies.

✔ High-performance packaging & sustainability solutions

Eco-friendly materials, shelf-life extension tech, tamper-proof packaging, and branding-driven design.

✔ Technology powering convenience retail

AI-driven checkout, smart payment systems, inventory automation, predictive analytics, and frictionless retail.

✔ Supply chain, storage & operational efficiency

Back-of-house tools that streamline food prep, labelling, temperature control, and compliance.

Who Should Attend the Grab & Go Expo?

The new zone is built for operators and buyers across the foodservice ecosystem, including:

• Restaurants, cafés & coffee shops

• QSR & fast-casual brands

• Convenience stores & supermarkets

• Hotel & resort F&B teams

• Travel hubs: airports, rail, motorway service stations

• Catering providers & contract foodservice

• Hospitals, schools, universities & public-sector caterers

• Food manufacturers & distributors

If your business serves consumers who value speed + quality, the Grab & Go Expo is an essential destination.

Why Suppliers Should Exhibit

Exhibiting at the Grab & Go Expo positions your brand in front of buyers actively seeking new solutions in one of the industry’s fastest-growing categories.

Benefits include:

• High-intent buyers: Thousands of operators actively investing in grab-and-go formats.
• New revenue opportunities: Many traditional F&B businesses are launching or expanding convenience-focused operations.
• Onsite lead generation: Meet purchasing managers, directors, franchise owners, and procurement teams.
• Brand visibility: Stand out as a category leader within a focused, high-demand expo zone.
• Perfect timing: As the food-to-go sector is forecast to grow significantly over the next five years, operators are modernising rapidly.

How the Grab & Go Expo Integrates With the Foodservice Industry Expo

The Foodservice Industry Expo already serves as a central meeting point for hospitality professionals, suppliers, and innovators across the entire foodservice landscape. Adding the Grab & Go Expo enhances the show’s value by offering a dedicated platform for a trend that now dominates consumer expectations.

Visitors can seamlessly explore:

• Foodservice equipment

• Technology & digital solutions

• Packaging & sustainability

• Hospitality supplies

• Food manufacturing & distribution

• Plus, the new Grab & Go zone for convenience-led innovation

This integration creates a comprehensive, future-focused experience, giving attendees everything they need to elevate their entire F&B operation in one place.