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LUNCH! TRADE SHOW FOR CAFÉS AND COFFEE SHOPS LAUNCHES IN THE NORTH

Promoted Content - Jan 29, 2025

The all-new lunch! NORTH debuts at Manchester Central on 11–12 March 2025, co-located with NRB25

This March, the North’s café, coffee shop, and food-to-go sectors will take centre stage with the debut of new trade show lunch! NORTH. Held at Manchester Central on 11–12 March 2025, the event is set to become the premier gathering for professionals in this fast-growing industry.

Co-located with the well-established Northern Restaurant & Bar (NRB25), lunch! NORTH offers hospitality professionals a unique opportunity to discover the latest trends, connect with leading suppliers, and gain insights from some of the most respected voices in the industry. Together, the two events will create an unrivalled platform for the entire northern hospitality community.

Exhibitors

lunch! NORTH will showcase exhibitors specialising in the café, coffee shop, and food-to-go sectors. Attendees can explore the latest in coffee equipment, grab-and-go packaging, innovative snacks, baked goods, and cutting-edge technology. Confirmed exhibitors include Vita Coco UK, Lipton Ice Tea, Tonys Chocolonely and Pieminister Ltd.

Keynote Theatre, Panels and Live Sessions

A dynamic programme of keynote interviews, panel discussions, research insights, and live sessions is set to inspire and inform attendees at lunch! NORTH. Prominent figures speaking in the lunch! NORTH Keynote Theatre include Marta Pogroszewska (GAIL’s), William Gordon-Harris (Knoops) and Claudio Ribeiro (Federal Café & Bar), plus many more.

Networking and Inspiration
lunch! NORTH is the ultimate platform for café owners, coffee shop operators, and food-to-go professionals to connect, share ideas, and discover the latest products and trends. Whether you're an independent operator or part of a larger chain, lunch! NORTH has something to offer everyone in this vibrant sector.

Visit https://www.lunchnorth.co.uk/ for more information and tickets.