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About Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA)

We are planning to exhibit at Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) in May 2027.

PLMA’s annual trade show in Amsterdam is the leading global event for private label professionals, featuring over 2,900 exhibitors from 70 countries and 60+ national pavilions.

Find out more about PLMA 

Who should consider attending PLMA?

PLMA gives a great chance to grow your business.  The exhibition is suitable for food and drink companies that:

  • have traded outside Northern Ireland for at least 12 months  
  • currently export to international markets (not just the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain)  
  • hold at minimum SALSA accreditation  
  • can produce private label products for export markets 
     

Who is eligible to attend PLMA?

Our exhibitions and trade missions are open to eligible Invest Northern Ireland client companies. If you would like more information on becoming a client, see How we support business.

Spaces are limited and allocated on a first come, first served basis, subject to receipt of a completed application form and participation payment. Do not book travel or accommodation until your place at the exhibition has been confirmed.  

Closing date for application is 30 October 2026.  

Cost

£3,950+VAT

Benefits of attending PLMA with us

By attending PLMA with us, you will receive:  

  • two exhibitor passes  
  • advice and support from our in-market teams  
  • promotion of participation via marketing and PR activity  
  • payment of compulsory PLMA fees  
  • up to £475 grant towards travel and accommodation for up to two company employees*


*This is subject to successful participation at the event and 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?
Q2 - Can your product or service be sold to customers outside Northern Ireland?
Q3 - Are you an existing Invest Northern Ireland customer?

It is critical to understand any regulatory, compliance, and procedural issues that might affect your product or service in your target market.

A rule or regulation could stop you exporting, therefore it makes sense to find out before you spend any time or money exploring your export options.

Based on your answers your business is eligible to apply for this event.

Complete the following form and one of our international trade advisors will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

For information on how we use your personal data including your rights, see our privacy notice.

Based on your answers, you should discuss your business’ support needs with an Invest NI advisor.

Complete the following form and one of our advisors will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

Sorry, based on your answers your business does not meet the eligibility criteria for support from Invest NI

Considering doing business with Northern Ireland? Find out more about Northern Ireland’s highly skilled talent, excellent infrastructure, competitive costs, and supportive, business-friendly environment – see Why Northern Ireland?

The UK Government’s Department for Business and Trade offers a wide range of free export support. To find out more, visit great.gov.uk.

Based on your answers, your business is not eligible to receive support to attend this event.

Find more about Invest NI’s support for business.

The nibusinessinfo.co.uk website offers a wide range of help, support and guidance to help you start, run and grow a business.