# Event Details - **Event Name**: Bread & Jam 2026: The UK's Biggest Challenger Brand Festival - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: The must-attend annual gathering for challenger brands looking to accelerate their growthAbout this EventBread & Jam Festival is back for its biggest year yet, join us on the 14th-15th July 2026 at the Business Design Centre, Islington.Since launching in 2016, Bread & Jam has grown from a scrappy startup gathering into the must-attend event of the year for hundreds of ambitious FMCG challenger brands. This summer, we’re celebrating a whole decade of bold ideas, brilliant networking and business-building and we’d love you to be part of it.What can you expect at Bread & Jam Festival 2026?Two day, in-person event held at the Business Design CentreYou'll learn invaluable trade secrets from over 70+ hours of ground-breaking industry contentLearn who those who have been there and done it - Previous speakers have included the likes of Tenzing, Love Corn, The Gym Kitchen, The Popcorn Shed, Karma Cola, Simply Roasted & more.Pitch to top UK retailers and secure a listing - Apply to pitch to 30+ retailers such as Waitrose, Planet Organic, British Airways, Co-op, Holland & Barrett, Ocado & more!Showcase your products and get-real time feedback from attendees in the Producers' ShopMeet 60+ industry experts in the Marketplace. They're specially curated for working with fast growth food & drink brandsNetwork with 100s of like-minded, ambitious food & drink foundersThe Festival is THE place to build the connections you need to grow your business, and networking is built directly into the programme.Get feedback from a panel of retail buyers at the Tasting Panel.Get personalised advice on your branding, packaging and point of difference from industry experts at The Advisor Zone.Get feedback from the pros at Chef's Table. Chat flavour, format and where your product belongs on a menu.Pitch live on stage to a panel of investors. Whether you're looking for pre-seed, seed or series A investment, this is your chance.Who should be there?Founders of emerging FMCG brands interested in accelerating the growth of their businessEarly-stage entrepreneurs who want to understand the opportunities in the FMCG world.Industry experts keen to give back to the industry and inspire the next generation of entrepreneursTeam members of fast growth challenger brands looking to up-skill and gather industry insightsInvestors looking for food and drink startups keen to secure their first round of fundingScaling FMCG brands keen to secure their next supermarket listingWhat's on the agenda?Leaders' Lectures: be inspired by the hottest thought leaders that have disrupted the industry on this stage.Shoptalk: take part in lively panel discussions with successful food founders who have been there and done it, and ask your own questions in the Q&A.Retail Buyers' Panels: hear straight from the horse's mouth and understand the latest opportunities in retail, as retail buyers share what they're really looking for and how to get listedFMCG Masterclasses: the Masterclasses will arm you with the skills and knowledge you need in the three key areas of running a challenger business: sales, marketing and operations. Enhance your expertise in these comprehensive sessions. Whether you're a soloprenuer or a head of department with a growing brand, there will be something for you in these tiered topics.Roundtables: get the latest know how from seasoned industry experts in an intimate, small-group setting. Engage in meaningful discussions, receive personalised advice and walk away with actionable strategies you can implement right away in your business.I'm an industry expert. How can I exhibit or sponsor?If you're an industry expert or service provider that loves working with emerging food and drink brands, please reach out to us at hello@breadandjamfest.com and we'll be able to take you through the opportunities for this year's festival and how you can get involved. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/80e89df0-9841-11f0-8619-898607283fa5-rimg-w1200-h600-dceef0f2-gmir.jpg Don't just take our word for it....“I joined the very first Bread & Jam Festival 8 years ago and it’s amazing to see that it continues to bring together and inspire food & beverage brands today. The event is like no other - the networking opportunity and camaraderie it brings is absolutely invaluable for challenger brands. — Rushina Shah, Insane Grain“The reputation of Bread & Jam has in the food & drink industry speaks for itself - a genuine must attend event for anyone working in this field.” — Ed Carstairs, GJE “As a food startup, this was the best investment I made last year both financially and time-wise. From a personal point of view, it was incredibly inspiring and seriously useful to be in the same room as so many founders in the same boat.” — Andrew Walker, TeaRex “I always find B&J invaluable, not just in terms of meeting and connecting with people and brands (both old and new) but also as a reminder to me of why we all do what we do.” — Zoe Berry, Buyer at GoPuff“Thanks to Bread & Jam, we were able to get pitching slots with 2 national supermarkets before we had even launched our product . So grateful to Bread & Jam for being such spectacular facilitator." — Yogita Joshi, Gudness“Bread & Jam Fest is THE absolute must-attended event if you plan to start a food or beverage brand or want to scale your existing business.” — Jürgen Ellensohn, Van Der Berg“Thanks for putting on such an awesome event. The fact that we have a platform to tell these stories, only helps make the community stronger (and hopefully healthier). —Hugh Thomas, UGLY Drinks“The first event of its kind, offering a comprehensive programme of talks workshops and networking, covering every aspect of how to start or build a food or drink business.” — The Grocer About Bread & JamBread & Jam are the organisers of the UK's biggest food and drink founders' festival. This year's 2-day conference for emerging and scaling food and drink brands, will bring together entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, buyers, media and industry leaders.There will also be opportunities to pitch your product to buyers from delis, foodhalls (Selfridges, Harrods, Fortnum & Masons), speciality retailers (Whole Foods, Planet Organic, Holland & Barrett), supermarkets (Ocado, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Co-op and more).Bread & Jam also run a comprehensive programme of deep-dive Summits into specialist topics. Who are the founders?Bread & Jam was founded by Jason Gibb and Tara Mei. Passionate about giving emerging brands the opportunities and network to succeed, they held the first food founders' festival in October 2016 at the Institute of Directors. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/812a3ad0-9841-11f0-8619-898607283fa5-rimg-w1200-h360-dcf2f2f2-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/bread-and-jam-2026-the-uks-biggest-challenger-brand-festival/100001529194645349 - **Event Categories**: festivals, business, food-truck-festivals, workshops, meetups, food-drinks, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 1 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 36, max: 630, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Business Design Centre - **lat**: 51.53559929999999 - **long**: -0.1049696 - **full address**: Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Bread & Jam 2026: The UK's Biggest Challenger Brand Festival - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0a127c8fd20a9b2da5c389be64213a515ebddbc73c93629fd0724f3c0262cca9-rimg-w1200-h675-dc767476-gmir.jpg?v=1758606759 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Bread & Jam 2026: The UK's Biggest Challenger Brand Festival being held? - **A:** Bread & Jam 2026: The UK's Biggest Challenger Brand Festival takes place on Tue, 14 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 15 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Business Design Centre, 52 Upper Street, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Bread & Jam 2026: The UK's Biggest Challenger Brand Festival? - **A:** Ticket prices for Bread & Jam 2026: The UK's Biggest Challenger Brand Festival range from GBP 36 to GBP 630 depending on the ticket type. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilitySuper Early Bird - FMCG Brand RegistrationGBP 150 + GBP 25 taxAvailableEarly Bird - FMCG Brand RegistrationGBP 228 + GBP 38 taxAvailableStandard - FMCG Brand RegistrationGBP 276 + GBP 46 taxAvailableStandard - Service ProviderGBP 438 + GBP 73 taxAvailableLate Bird - FMCG Brand RegistrationGBP 378 + GBP 63 taxAvailableLate Bird - Service ProviderGBP 630 + GBP 105 taxAvailableTasting PanelGBP 48 + GBP 8 taxAvailableThe Advisor Zone - SalesGBP 36 + GBP 6 taxAvailableThe Advisor Zone - BrandingGBP 36 + GBP 6 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Bread & Jam 2026: The UK's Biggest Challenger Brand Festival? - **A:** Bread & Jam 2026: The UK's Biggest Challenger Brand Festival is organized by Bread & Jam. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Bread & Jam 2026: The UK's Biggest Challenger Brand Festival is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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