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The Source is the South West's biggest & best trade show for anyone interested in food, drink, catering & hospitality.
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Next show: Westpoint, Exeter, 2-3 February 20267.

01/06/2026

It's World Milk Day! 🥛

➡️ World Milk Day was established in 2001 by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations. A day to recognise the importance of milk as a global food — an incredibly versatile product, milk has so many purposes; creating cheese, or in combination with a rich body tea or coffee — the list goes on and we love it in many things!

29/05/2026

It’s Biscuit Day 🍪 — and in foodservice, quality always speaks for itself.

Source connects buyers with trusted suppliers delivering consistency, innovation, and standout bakery lines.

Join us at the Source trade show to taste better biscuits for your business! 👏

28/05/2026

Wondering how you can get seen before the show? 👀

➡️ We've got you! We want to get you seen by as many people as possible before the Source 27. All that's on your to-do list for that is to update your eNet with great photos showing off your products, some words about your company and your social handles.

That's it. We'll take care of the rest! It doesn't cost you anything for a feature, so make sure you take advantage of getting your product in front of an audience ahead of the shows! 👏

21/05/2026

to the Source 2022!

🍕 Tasty pizzas, brilliant homemade cakes 🍰 for wholesale, and decadent specialist pasta🍝 samples. At the Source, there's always a multitude of flavours to try out for your business.

It's so tempting, right? What's some of your favourite memories from our previous shows? 🗣️⬇️

17/05/2026

Celebrating World Baking Day, we found some incredible photos from our 2026 show. Big or small, the Source trade show has something special for you! 🥣

Whether you're celebrating today by baking with your family, or grabbing something tasty from a bakery... make it special! 🧁

👀 But look how delicious these all look!

1. The Exploding Bakery
2. Ryder's Homemade Bakery
3. Truly Treats
4. Foxcombe Bakehouse
5. Jessica's Farmhouse Cakes

15/05/2026

We're changing! 😱✨

The Source trade show has always been about one thing — connecting you with the best people in your industry. And that'll never change.

So what is changing?
👉 We’re introducing updated branding to reflect how we’re growing, modernising, and moving with the times.

New logo. New icon. Same incredible trade show. We’re here for the long run 🤝

13/05/2026

Today is World Cocktail Day! 🍹

To help us celebrate it, here’s ’s Charlie showing you how to make an incredible espresso martini. ☕️

Vodka, coffee liqueur, some sugar and a lot of ice makes the smoothest espresso martini. Thank you to Charlie for teaching us how it’s done! 👏

12/05/2026

🙌 Every year at The Source trade show we spot so many familiar exhibitors, and we love it.

So we thought we’d share 5 reasons they keep coming back: we provide prime space and meaningful opportunities to connect with like‑minded brands, attract new buyers and deepen relationships with existing customers, giving you the perfect platform to shine. We want you to be part of something special that celebrates the food & drink industry. We’re all about great conversations, strong connections and helping businesses grow, proud to be the best of the West 💪

Give us a call to learn more about exhibiting, or read about it on our website!

06/05/2026

Press release incoming 👀⬇️

We’re thrilled to be an affiliate sponsor of the iconic Taste of the West Awards 2026! 👏🏆 We will be supporting the Casual Dining category, an area that continues to play a vital role in reflecting how people eat, meet and experience food across the South West.

As the South West’s leading food, drink and hospitality trade show, The Source is perfectly placed to support this category. We’re reinforcing our commitment to the businesses that formulate an essential sector of hospitality, to the producers and suppliers that support them. Casual dining plays a key role in driving demand for local produce 🌱, setting trends and delivering standout customer experiences. 👀

Our Managing Director, Mike Anderson said: “We’re delighted to sponsor the Casual Dining category at the 2026 Taste of the West Awards. This sector is incredibly important to the region’s food and hospitality landscape – supporting local producers, setting trends, and creating the everyday experiences people value most. The awards shine a spotlight on the very best of those businesses, and we’re proud to play a small part in recognising their achievements.”

📅 The Source returns 2–3 February 2027�
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04/05/2026

Happy May Day! 🌼

Often seen as the start of Summer, we can't wait to welcome the warmer months as we progress into the year. Here's to new beginnings, longer days and seeing what our local traders show us over this next season.

What are you most excited for this summer?

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Westpoint Exeter
Exeter
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+441934733433

Website

https://thesourcetradeshow.co.uk/

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