Cyprus promotes food and drink exports at London festival

London, United Kingdom. Cyprus showcased its food and drink products at the London Food & Drink Festival 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen their presence in the British market, the Energy, Commerce and Industry Ministry said on Thursday.

Cypriot products on display

The ministry participated through the Cyprus Trade Centre in London, setting up an information stand at the event, held on September 16 and 17 at ExCeL London.

According to the ministry’s announcement, the stand featured traditional and contemporary products, including halloumi and other dairy products, cured meats, bakery goods, honey, wines and zivania.

Visitors were also introduced to traditional sweets, fruit preserves, carob syrup, trahanas, nuts, juices and rose-based products.

A chef prepared dishes for visitors to sample alongside Cypriot drinks, introducing them to the island’s culinary traditions.

The stand distributed promotional material containing product information, recipes and the Cyprus Gastronomic Map, offering further details about local specialities.

Trade event and export promotion

Held for the first time this year, the festival brought together five established trade exhibitions under one roof, covering different areas of the food, drink, hospitality and retail industries.

The ministry said the event featured approximately 600 exhibitors and attracted more than 10,000 industry professionals from the UK and overseas.

Cyprus’ participation provided an opportunity to promote the island’s gastronomic heritage and food products while improving their visibility in the British market, the ministry said.

It added that the initiative formed part of its wider efforts to promote Cypriot food and drink exports to the UK.