Every year, companies of the food industry work to define and plan their strategy in relation to their presence in food & beverage trade shows. This is a great opportunity to leverage quality networking, showcase the latest opportunities and innovations and generate a myriad of business opportunities.
European most important food and beverage trade shows and events 2026
Would you like to know which are the most important food trade fairs in Europe? Taking into account different criteria such as the event’s prestige, its international relevance, and the business and networking opportunities it offers, we have selected what we consider to be the most interesting food and beverage trade fairs. In addition, we tell you which ones Importaco Nuts will be attending, showcasing new products and sharing everything about nuts. Every year, companies of the food industry work to define and plan their strategy in relation to their presence in food & beverage trade shows. This is a great opportunity to leverage quality networking, showcase the latest opportunities and innovations and generate a myriad of business opportunities.
In our list, you will first find internationally prestigious European trade fairs and events held outside Spain. We then review those that take place in Spain. All these events are of great interest to professionals in purchasing, sales, innovation, or product management. In addition, this list includes basic information about each event: sector, visitor profile, and main features or opportunities. This will help you build an event agenda for each year.
Europe (excluding Spain)
- Anuga
For many professionals, Anuga is the most important food trade fair in the world. It is held in Cologne and is a unique opportunity to keep up to date with the most important developments in the food industry from a global perspective, as it is a large-scale event. The next edition will take place in October 2027.
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- Sial Paris
Another event based in Paris that includes up to 19 sectors which range from confectionery and pastry to organic products and semi-processed products and ingredients, among many others. It is another major innovation hub where you will be able to learn about the different outlooks of the most important and influential professionals of the food industry.
The major international trade fair for the food and beverage industry, to be held at Paris Nord Villepinte, France. It is a key event for professionals seeking innovation, new trends, and global networking opportunities in the agri-food sector.
With a global reach, it attracts visitors and exhibitors from all continents and covers up to 19 sectors, ranging from confectionery and bakery to organic products, semi-processed foods, and ingredients, among many others. In short, it represents the entire food value chain, from ingredients and processing to distribution and food service.
The next edition will take place from 17 to 21 October 2026.
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- IFE The International Food & Drink Event
The leading food industry event in the United Kingdom. It will take place on 1 April 2026 at ExCeL London. It stands out for bringing together a large number of visitors—more than 300,000 attendees—and for the participation of potential buyers from around the world with decision-making power to close business deals.
- Fruit Logistica
This event is held from 4 to 6 February in Berlin and has become a global platform for sharing new ideas, trends, and solutions in the fresh produce sector, including fruit, vegetables, flowers and plants, organic products, and more.
With approximately 3,300 exhibitors and over 72,000 participants, it offers excellent opportunities to build valuable networks with potential ingredient suppliers for food brands.
- Fi Europe
An international platform whose aim is to connect professionals in the agri-food sector with a wide range of events, specialised publications, conferences, and high-value content. Its main goal is to convey all the trends in the food industry and showcase the latest studies and discoveries on the most relevant topics in the sector. In 2026, it will be held in Frankfurt from 17 to 19 November.
- Natexpo
An international trade fair based in Lyon dedicated to organic products and bio-trends. The 2026 edition is scheduled to take place on 28–29 September at Eurexpo Lyon.
- Food Expo
A food and beverage trade fair considered one of the most important in Southern Europe. It currently brings together more than 1,300 exhibitors, over 2,500 professionals, and around 700 pre-selected key buyers. The 2026 edition will be held in Athens from 14 to 16 March.
- PLMA or World of Private Label International Trade Show
A trade fair with 40 years of history, held in Amsterdam in its European edition. It is aimed at the retail sector and is the leading private label trade fair, bringing together retailers and manufacturers from around the world each year. This year’s edition will take place from 19 to 20 May at the RAI Convention Centre in Amsterdam.
- Tuttofood
This trade fair, held in Milan, Italy, is also a key event for the international food community. TUTTOFOOD offers networking opportunities and an innovative “fair outside the fair” concept with a series of B2C events organized throughout the city. TUTTOFOOD Milan will host companies and players from the global Food & Beverage sector from 11 to 14 May, establishing itself as one of the major reference events for the sector in Southern Europe.
- Salon Du Chocolate
The leading event for the international chocolate industry. Held annually in Paris, this event showcases the latest product launches in the chocolate sector, including bars, confectionery, pastries, and ice cream, among others. It also features new techniques, recipes, and top masterclasses led by professionals from the pastry and chocolate industries. This year, it will take place from 28 October to 1 November at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
- Sigep
International trade show specifically focused on the artisanal ice cream, patisserie, bakery and coffee sectors. It is held in Rimini (Italy) and particularly stands out due to its buyer’s program, reserved for professionals with high decision-making power in relation to purchases. From 16 to 20 January at the Rimini Expo Centre, Italy.
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- Free From Functional Food Expo
Event that is directly related with one of the greatest trends in food: functional food – which refers to the one that has a potentially beneficial effect on health beyond essential nutrition.
Barcelona, Amsterdam, Bangkok and Sao Paulo act as alternate hosts of this event, which sees the participation of major international suppliers and a great number of exhibitors, which cover a wide spectrum of functional and healthy foods, such as nutritional supplements, sports nutrition, probiotics, food and beverage for people with food intolerance, dietary solutions, allergen-free food, lactose-free food, vegan food, sugar-free food and many others.
- Snackex
Fair specialised in snacks. With over 180 exhibitors from leading companies of the sector from around the world, it offers the possibility of staying up-to-date with the latest developments of this industry and future trends in the development of these products. This year, it will be held in Lisbon from 17 to 18 June.
- ISM
The world’s leading food industry trade fair for the confectionery and snack sector. It is held every year in February in Cologne, Germany, and is known for being highly focused on a professional audience, who are the only ones allowed to attend its various panels and activities.
- Prosweets
From 1 to 4 February in Cologne, it is aimed at professionals in the snack and confectionery industry. It brings together suppliers of raw materials and ingredients, packaging, and machinery for these sectors. Whether it’s low-calorie ingredients for chocolate products, resource-saving packaging, or smart refrigeration and climate control technologies for ice cream, the full spectrum of this industry is showcased at this fair.
- Biofach
A leading trade fair for organic food. It brings together manufacturers, distributors, and buyers looking for innovation in “bio,” both in terms of ingredients and finished products. It will be held from 10 to 13 February in Nuremberg, Germany.
Spain
- Alimentaria
Held biennially in Spain, this year it returns from 23 to 26 March in Barcelona. It is one of the most important food and beverage trade fairs in Southern Europe and features various pavilions organized by sector, such as vegetables, meat, dairy products, canned goods, and restaurants. Its goal is to showcase the latest trends in the food industry and provide opportunities to connect with other professionals worldwide.
- Salon Gourmets
From 13 to 16 April at IFEMA, Madrid. The Salón Gourmets covers everything related to trends in high-end products. With over three decades of experience, growing attendance figures, and a purely commercial focus, it is another event of interest for national and international professionals in the gastronomic sector, including restaurants, hospitality, distribution, catering, and specialty retail.
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HIP
HIP – Horeca Professional Expo is the largest meeting of innovation in the hospitality sector. For 3 days a year, entrepreneurs and professionals in the hospitality industry can discover the main lines of innovation in the sector. This year, it will be held from 16 to 18 February at IFEMA, Madrid. Importaco Nuts will be present at this edition.
- Autentica Food Fest
Auténtica Premium Food Fest is a creative space for professionals from both the retail and mass distribution sectors. The event brings together renowned professionals from the gastronomic and food industries, as well as experts from other fields such as health, sports, science, technology, the arts, philosophy, politics, music, architecture, communication, and nutrition, among others. The 2026 edition is scheduled for 14–15 September at FIBES Sevilla.
- Iberhoreca Forum
This event brings together every year the purchasing managers of the main hotel chains, catering groups and facility services operators in Spain, as well as manufacturers, distributors and suppliers. It is a forum with a very characteristic format, as buyers and suppliers meet in scheduled face-to-face meetings. IBERHORECA 2026 is scheduled to take place from 20 to 23 October 2026.
- Fruit Attraction Madrid
This prominent event will be held from 6 to 8 October 2026 at IFEMA Madrid, establishing itself as a major global gathering for professionals in the fresh fruit and vegetable sector, connecting the entire value chain for business, innovation, and trends in fresh produce.
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INC Congress
An event that changes location each year and is considered the largest global gathering in the nuts sector. The 43rd INC World Nut & Dried Fruit Congress will take place this year in the Chinese city of Macau from 12 to 14 May. Importaco Nuts will be present at this congress.
The Importaco Group and its B2B brand, Itac Professional, will actively participate in some of these international food fairs and congresses, always with the goal of sharing our know-how about nuts and bringing this product closer to manufacturers interested in innovating with a healthy ingredient that aligns with many of the latest food trends. If you are interested in nuts and are looking for a specialized supplier, do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
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