Opening day video highlights
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Here’s some video highlights from a fantastic first day at lunch! 2017. We look forward to seeing you again tomorrow!
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INNOVATION CHALLENGE AWARDS 2017: THE VOTES ARE IN!
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lunch! visitors were busy casting their votes today at the Innovation Challenge Awards Gallery. Their top-picks (fifteen in all) have now been shortlisted for tomorrow’s Innovation Challenge Live ‘pitching’ session, taking place at 11.15am in Keynote Theatre 1. Exhibitors hoping their products will come away with a coveted ‘Gold Award’ will need to impress this year’s judges first – including Paul Ettinger (Caffè Nero); Guy Meakin (Pret A Manger); Martin Hambleton (En Route International); Louise Direito (Krispy Crème); Angelina Harrisson (Tossed); Sandy Anderson (Elior); Neville Moon (The NPD Kitchen); Alan Tomlins (Small Batch Coffee Roasters); Henry Ayers (The Gentlemen Baristas); freelance innovation and development […]
Show opens today!
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We’re very excited to welcome you all to the show today, if you missed it, here’s a sneak peak behind the scenes of our video show highlights from build up day.. lunch! 2017 – Build up from Diversified UK on Vimeo.
20/09/2017
Build up day – video highlights
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lunch! is almost ready. Here’s a little look behind the scenes today. We can’t wait to welcome you to the show tomorrow. Doors open at 10am – see you there! pic.twitter.com/RZ5PCDa9Vm — lunch! 2017 @ ExCeL (@lunchexhibition) September 20, 2017
lunch! show opens tomorrow
This year’s lunch! exhibitors are already onsite at ExCeL London busy preparing their stands and products for the food-to-go trade showcase of the year. Over 6,000 attendees will be joining them – including many of the UK’s biggest lunchtime operators, food retailers, and contract caterers, plus thousands of independent and multiple cafés, delis, coffee houses and sandwich shops. Doors open at 10am tomorrow – so don’t forget to register free in advance. To give you a taste of what to expect, here’s what some of our visitors (and speakers) have to say about the show… RACHEL CHATTERTON, SENIOR INNOVATION MANAGER EMEA, […]
UK’s food-to-go sector ‘Out at lunch!’ this week
Celebrating a decade at the heart of the UK’s food-to-go sector, lunch!’s special 10th anniversary show is set to welcome over 6,000 attendees when doors open at ExCeL London later this week, on 21-22 September. Key buyers and decision makers from many of the UK’s leading food-to-go operators and retailers, contract and travel caterers, wholesalers, independent and multiple cafés, convenience stores, coffee houses, delis, and sandwich shops, will be packing the aisles checking out the latest food and drink products, services, foodservice tech and equipment on offer from over 330 exhibitors. “Britain loves food-to-go,” says group event director Chris Brazier. […]
Innovation takes centre stage at lunch! 2017
lunch! visitors heading to ExCeL London next week, on 21-22 September, will be able to source more new food-to-go innovations than ever. Its tenth anniversary show, featuring an unprecedented 335 exhibitors, is now its biggest in every respect – with a record number of entries confirmed for its annual Innovation Challenge Awards. The awards, which recognise the best products and solutions launched in the food-to-go sector over the last twelve months, will see 69 new innovations (including food, drink, equipment and technology) vying for a place in the show’s Innovation Challenge live final. To get there, they have to win […]
12/09/2017
Tea and coffee products – show highlights picture gallery
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The following is just a taste of the new hot and herbal drink products on show at this year’s lunch! To read the full exhibitor show highlights, please visit: www.lunchshow.co.uk/lunch-2017-food-and-drink-exhibitor-show-highlights/ and https://www.lunchshow.co.uk/new-food-go-packaging-equipment-technology-lunch-2017/ To register for a free trade ticket, please click here.
Discover why slow growth £billion categories are providing massive innovation opportunities
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Written by Dr. Adrian Massey, C’go Drinks: The opportunities to satisfy consumers with innovative food-to-go propositions are endless, particularly as our lifestyles, attitudes and market conditions continue to evolve. In my previous lunch! article, on 31 August, I uncovered ‘The secret behind why ‘new & different’ products are taking over ‘tried & true’. The article described why busy lifestyles are forcing consumers to actively seek out new and innovative products in an attempt to adapt to our ever-increasing daily demands. It also referenced a Forbes article which cited how the historical social value of loyalty is no longer valid [1]. When combined, […]
The health benefits of raw cacao and the healthy indulgence movement
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Written by Jessica Folkerts, Ombar: In recent years, raw cacao has seen a surge in popularity, as part of the wider movement towards healthier, more natural indulgence. As consumers become increasingly health-conscious and concerned about where their food comes from – from both a health and an ethical perspective – retailers are challenged with diversifying their offerings to meet modern-day demands. Factors driving this change in consumer shopping habits include the rise of veganism and the organic and ‘wellness’ movements. With 39% of shoppers now buying organic on a weekly basis[1], the organic trend shows no sign of slowing down; […]
lunch! attracts all the big names to ExCeL
Tesco, Sainsbury’s, M&S Food, Pret A Manger, Greggs, Costa Coffee, Caffѐ Nero, Co-op, WH Smiths, Waitrose, Starbucks, EAT., LEON, McDonald’s, and Compass Group – some of the UK’s biggest food-to-go specialists, caterers, and retailers, are among thousands of companies preparing to visit lunch! 2017 later this month, on 21-22 September. Trade visitor pre-registrations are tracking ahead for its 10th anniversary edition, with just over two weeks until doors open at the show’s new home of London ExCeL. lunch! annually attracts over 6,000 attendees – all looking to satisfy the nation’s growing appetite for a high quality, and good value, food-to-go […]
Restaurant and café activity sheets may help children eat their greens
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Written by Colour Heroes: We were excited to read the findings of new research, which shows that brands can encourage children to eat their greens! Research by the University at Buffalo has shown that children who are exposed to restaurant activity sheets, or menus advertising healthy food alongside fun images and games, are significantly more likely to order healthy meals. The study showed that 18% of children who were given the sheets chose healthier meals, compared to just 7% who were exposed to a normal dining setting. The children who chose the healthier food options consumed less saturated fat across […]