Fairs, exhibitions and professional events in the food & beverage sector: up to December 2026 here is the updated calendar of events not to be missed, in Italy and worldwide. A useful agenda for producers, buyers, horeca operators, distributors, export managers and stakeholders in the agri-food supply chain.
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Every month we will gather the main national and international food fairs: B2B events, specialized exhibitions, events dedicated to innovation in foodservice, quality agri-food, consumption trends and export. Content is periodically updated based on official fair programs.
January 2026 – Food events in Italy and worldwide
Food fairs and events in Italy
- MARCA
14–15 January 2026, Bologna (BO)
22nd edition of the event dedicated to the private label sector, focusing on innovation, sustainability and internationalization.
Official website - SIGEP
16–20 January 2026, Rimini (RN)
47th edition of the leading fair in foodservice, ice cream, pastry, coffee, bakery and pizza. A key event for professionals and sector innovations.
Official website - Fiera Dell’Alto Adriatico
26–29 January 2026, Caorle (VE)
Event dedicated to horeca and catering, with a focus on supplies and services for the sector.
Official website
International food fairs and events
- Europain
18–21 January 2026, Paris Porte de Versailles (France)
Reference exhibition for bakery and pastry at the European level.
Official website - BTF – Bakers Technology Fair
20–22 January 2026, Bengaluru (India)
Event covering the entire bakery and pastry supply chain, focusing on technologies and innovation. - IPPE Expo
27–29 January 2026, Atlanta, Georgia (USA)
International expo dedicated to food production and processing.
Official website - DairyTech
27–29 January 2026, Moscow (Russia)
International fair of equipment and technologies for the dairy sector.
February 2026 – Food events in Italy and worldwide
Food fairs and events in Italy
- Hospitality
2–5 February 2026, Riva del Garda (TN)
Hospitality exhibition dedicated to companies and professionals of the Ho.Re.Ca. world. - Beer&Food Attraction
15–17 February 2026, Rimini (RN)
11th edition of the most comprehensive event in Italy on beers, beverages, food and trends for the out of home sector.
Official website - BBTECH Expo
15–17 February 2026, Rimini (RN)
Professional fair dedicated to technologies for beers and beverages.
Official website - SANA Food
22–24 February 2026, Bologna (BO)
International exhibition dedicated to organic and natural products.
Official website - Slow Wine Fair
22–24 February 2026, Bologna (BO)
5th edition of the international fair dedicated to good, clean and fair wine.
Official website - Taste Florence
7–9 February 2026, Florence (FI)
Event dedicated to taste, gastronomic and artisanal excellences.
Official website
International food fairs and events
- Wine Paris
9–11 February 2026, Paris Porte de Versailles (France)
Key international meeting for wine professionals.
Official website - ISM
1–4 February 2026, Cologne (Germany)
International trade fair for confectionery and snacks.
Official website - INTERGASTRA
7–11 February 2026, Stuttgart (Germany)
International trade fair for gastronomy and hotel industry. - FIMA
10–14 February 2026, Zaragoza (Spain)
International Agricultural Machinery Fair.
Official website - Pack Expo East
17–19 February 2026, Philadelphia (USA)
Important event for packaging and processing on the US East Coast.
Official website - ProSweets
February 1–4, 2026, Cologne (Germany)
Leading trade fair for the confectionery industry, focusing on technologies and solutions for production and packaging.
Official website
March 2026 – Food events in Italy and worldwide
Food fairs and events in Italy
- APIMELL
March 6–8, 2026, Piacenza (PC)
42nd edition of the international beekeeping trade show for products and equipment. - Olio Capitale
March 13–15, 2026, Trieste (TS)
International exhibition dedicated to high-quality extra virgin olive oil.
Official website - EnoliExpo Adriatica
March 19–21, 2026, Bari (BA)
Fair for technologies, products, and services for wine and oil production.
Official website
International food fairs and events
- PacTec, FoodTec & PlastExpo Nordic
March 11–12, 2026, Helsinki (Finland)
International trade fair dedicated to food processes, packaging, and plastic technologies.
Alimentaria
March 23–26, 2026, Barcelona (Spain)
International exhibition on food and beverages, focusing on innovation and export.
Official website - Korea Pack
March 31 – April 3, 2026, Goyang/Seoul (South Korea)
International exhibition on food processing and packaging.
Official website
April 2026 – Food events in Italy and worldwide
Food fairs and events in Italy
- OperaWine
April 11, 2026, Verona (VR)
Preview event at the former Mercatali Galleries, preparing for the opening of Vinitaly. - Vinitaly
April 12–15, 2026, Verona (VR)
58th edition of the international wine and spirits exhibition.
Official website - TECHAGRO
April 12–16, 2026, (location to be confirmed)
International agricultural machinery fair. - MACFRUT
April 21–23, 2026, Rimini (RN)
International exhibition of equipment, technologies, and services for the production, processing, and marketing of fruits and vegetables.
Official website
International food fairs and events
- Korea Pack
March 31 – April 3, 2026, Goyang/Seoul (South Korea)
International exhibition on food processing and packaging.
Official website - TECHAGRO
April 12–16, 2026, Brno (Czech Republic)
International agricultural machinery fair.
Official website - Seafood Expo Global
April 21–23, 2026, Barcelona (Spain)
Leading event for the international seafood market with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
Official website - Vinexpo Americas
April 29–30, 2026, Miami Beach Convention Center (USA)
Important event for the wine business in the American continent.
Official website
May 2026 – Food events in Italy and worldwide
Food fairs and events in Italy
- TUTTOFOOD
May 11–14, 2026, Milan (MI)
B2B reference fair for the global agri-food ecosystem.
Official website - Venditalia
May 6–9, 2026, Fieramilano Rho (MI)
The most important international event dedicated to vending and automatic distribution.
Official website - Roma Bar Show
Dates to be confirmed, Rome (RM)
International fair dedicated to beverages, distilled spirits, and liquors.
Official website - SPS Italia
May 26–28, 2026, Parma (PR)
Key fair for smart industry focusing on automation and industrial technologies.
Official site
International food fairs and events
- VINEXPO ASIA
May 26–28, 2026, Hong Kong
Regional reference event for wine professionals in Asia.
Official site - IDMA
May 7–9, 2026, Istanbul Expo Center (Turkey)
International exhibition for pasta, cereals, legumes, biscuits, and feed industries. - Interpack
May 7–13, 2026, Düsseldorf (Germany)
World leading trade fair for packaging and printing technologies and equipment.
Official site
June 2026 – Food events in Italy and worldwide
International food fairs and events
- Expo Pack México
June 2–4, 2026, Mexico City (Mexico)
International packaging exhibition and conference. - Snackex
June 17–18, 2026, Lisbon (Portugal)
Exhibition dedicated to salty snacks such as chips, peanuts, pistachios, crisps, and similar products.
Official site
July 2026 – Food events in Italy and worldwide
Currently there are no relevant food events or fairs scheduled for July 2026. We will update this section as soon as new appointments of interest for the food & beverage sector are announced.
August 2026 – Food events in Italy and worldwide
August is traditionally a break month for the main fairs and events in the food sector. No confirmed events are listed for 2026 but we will keep this section updated in case of news.
September 2026 – Food events in Italy and worldwide
Food fairs and events in Italy
- B2Cheese
September 23–24, 2026, Bergamo (BG)
International B2B fair dedicated to the dairy sector, from milk to market. - Douja d’Or
September 2026 (dates to be confirmed), Asti (AT)
Wine event dedicated to wine, featuring tastings and meetings between producers and experts.
Official site
International food fairs and events
- Syskevasia
September 6–9, 2026, Athens (Greece)
International trade show dedicated to packaging and warehousing equipment.
October 2026 – Food events in Italy and worldwide
Food fairs and events in Italy
- TriestEspresso Expo
October 21–23, 2026, Trieste (TS)
B2B fair dedicated to the entire espresso coffee supply chain.
Official website - iMEAT® International Meat Fair
October 2026, Modena (MO)
Event dedicated to innovation, technologies, and products for the meat sector.
Official website - Cibus Tec
October 27–30, 2026, Parma (PR)
Event dedicated to innovation in food and beverage technologies.
Official website - Dolomiti Ho.Re.Ca.
Date to be confirmed, Longarone (BL)
Fair dedicated to the horeca and catering sector. - Eurhop
Date to be confirmed, Rome (RM)
International craft beer fair. - Host
Date to be confirmed, Rho Fiera Milano (MI)
International professional hospitality trade show.
International food fairs and events
- Alimentaria Foodtech
October 6–8, 2026, Barcelona (Spain)
International fair of machinery, technologies, and ingredients for the food and beverage industry.
Official website - SIAL
October 17–21, 2026, Paris (France)
Leading cross-category food and beverage trade show.
Official website - Tokyo Pack
October 14–16, 2026, Tokyo (Japan)
International fair dedicated to packaging science and technology. - Ibatech
October 14–17, 2026, Istanbul (Turkey)
International fair on technologies for bakery, pastry, ice cream, and chocolate. - Pack Expo International
October 18–21, 2026, Chicago (USA)
International trade fair on packaging technologies. - Process Teknik
October 20–22, 2026, Göteborg (Sweden)
Event dedicated to innovative solutions for the food industry. - Südback
October 24–27, 2026, Stuttgart (Germany)
Leading trade fair in the pastry sector. - FoodTech
October 27–29, 2026, Herning (Denmark)
Trade fair for food technologies in Northern Europe.
November 2026 – Food events in Italy and worldwide
Food fairs and events in Italy
- SIMEI
November 17–20, 2026, Rho Fiera Milano (MI)
International exhibition of machines for winemaking and bottling, leader in technology for wine & beverage.
Official site - Gustus
Date to be confirmed, Naples (NA)
Professional exhibition of agri-food, food and beverage, and technology. - Merano WineFestival
Date to be confirmed, Merano (BZ)
International festival dedicated to quality wine and food. - Mercato dei Vini dei Vignaioli Indipendenti
Date to be confirmed, Bologna (BO)
Event dedicated to wines from independent producers. - Milano Whisky Festival
Date to be confirmed, Milan (MI)
Festival dedicated to whisky and spirits.
International food fairs and events
- BrauBeviale
November 10–12, 2026, Nuremberg (Germany)
Event dedicated to solutions for production and marketing in the beverage sector.
Official site - ALL4Pack Emballage
November 23–26, 2026, Paris Nord Villepinte (France)
Trade fair dedicated to innovations in packaging and packing.
Official site
December 2026 – Food events in Italy and worldwide
International food fairs and events
- Vinitech – Sifel
December 1 6, 2026, Bordeaux (France)
International exhibition dedicated to the wine-growing sector.
Official website
Currently, there are no other significant food events scheduled for December 2026 in Italy. This section will be updated with new information as soon as it becomes available.
Food events preview 2027
International food fairs and events
- Anuga FoodTec
February 23 26, 2027, Cologne (Germany)
International fair dedicated to food and beverage technologies.
Official website
Food fairs and events in Italy
- Cibus
May 4 6, 2027, Parma (PR)
Key event for the Made in Italy agri-food sector.
Official website
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