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Matt Hopkins - Ind!e Collection

Matt Hopkins

Founder & CEO, Ind!e Collection

Matt Hopkins is a visionary retail entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of IND!E, a platform connecting standout SME challenger brands with major retailers through innovative models such as Pop-Ups, Shop-in-Shop incubators, and a data-powered marketplace. With over two decades of experience, Matt has scaled businesses from start-up to multimillion-pound operations and led licensing successes for global names including Jamie Oliver, The Great British Bake Off, Tom Kerridge, and others. Known for his ability to pivot, build dynamic teams, and deliver commercial impact in fast-changing markets, Matt is now focused on growing IND!E, championing SME challenger brands, forging meaningful partnerships with purpose-driven retailers, and helping to shape the future of modern retail across the UK and beyond.

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The Next Chapter for Speciality & Fine Food Fair

From 2027, Speciality & Fine Food Fair will take place 5 – 7 April at Excel London, as part of Food, Drink & Hospitality Week to be the UK’s largest food & drink trade event.

This exciting move will connect our incredible community of speciality producers and buyers with 25,000+ verified trade visitors, creating even more opportunities for products to be discovered, tasted and stocked by buyers across retail, hospitality, wholesale and foodservice.

To prepare for this exciting launch, the Fair will not be taking place in 2026, returning in its new format in 2027.

While the scale grows, the heart of the Fair stays the same - a curated showcase of exceptional producers and a spirit of discovery, now with even greater commercial reach.

We’re incredibly excited about this next chapter and can’t wait to build it with you.

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