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About the exhbition

Invest NI is planning to exhibit at PMLA in May 2025.

For nearly 40 years, PLMA’s annual show has brought retailers together with manufacturers to help them find new products, make new contacts, and discover new ideas that help their private label programmes succeed and grow.

With over 60 country pavilions and more than 2.900 exhibitors from 70 countries, the show offers the opportunity to meet new and existing clients, discover new markets and grow business.

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Who should consider attending the exhibition?

The exhibition is suitable for food and drink businesses:

  • Trading outside Northern Ireland for at least 12 months 

  • Exporting to international markets (in addition to GB & ROI)

  • With a minimum of SALSA accreditation

  • Interested in and with the capability to fulfil private label production to export markets

Cost

£3,700 + VAT

Benefits of attending the exhibition

Benefits include: 

  • Advice and support from the Invest NI in-market teams
  • An individual workstation within the Northern Ireland pavilion 
  • Shared use of a display fridge
  • Two exhibitor passes
  • Payment (if necessary) of the compulsory FDEA and PLMA fees
  • Promotion of participation via marketing and PR activity

On successful completion of the exhibition, Invest NI will provide grant assistance £250 towards flights and accommodation for one company employee.

This is subject to the completion of a short evaluation questionnaire. 

Interested in attending the exhibition?

To check your eligibility to participate, please answer these three questions.

Is your business eligible?

Answer the following questions to find out if you can apply.

Q1 - Is your business currently based in Northern Ireland?