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fish international

fish international

Bremen, Germany
22 Feb 2026 - 24 Feb 2026
Natural Products Expo West

Natural Products Expo West

Anaheim, USA
3 Mar 2026 - 6 Mar 2026
INTERNORGA

INTERNORGA

Hamburg, Germany
13 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2026
TAVOLA

TAVOLA

Kortrijk, Belgium
15 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2026
ProWein

ProWein

Düsseldorf, Germany
15 Mar 2026 - 17 Mar 2026
from
242.00 EUR
Alimentaria

Alimentaria

Barcelona, Spain
23 Mar 2026 - 26 Mar 2026
IFE

IFE

London, UK
30 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2026
Vinitaly

Vinitaly

Verona, Italy
12 Apr 2026 - 15 Apr 2026
SALON GOURMETS

SALON GOURMETS

Madrid, Spain
13 Apr 2026 - 16 Apr 2026
Seafood Expo Global

Seafood Expo Global

Barcelona, Spain
21 Apr 2026 - 23 Apr 2026
from
195.00 EUR
ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET

ARABIAN TRAVEL MARKET

Dubai, UAE
4 May 2026 - 7 May 2026
Vitafoods Europe & Finished Products Expo

Vitafoods Europe & Finished Products Expo

Barcelona, Spain
5 May 2026 - 7 May 2026
from
258.00 EUR
VENDITALIA

VENDITALIA

Rimini, Italy
6 May 2026 - 8 May 2026
TUTTOFOOD

TUTTOFOOD

Milan, Italy
11 May 2026 - 14 May 2026
from
483.00 EUR
SIAL China

SIAL China

Shanghai, China
18 May 2026 - 20 May 2026

Food & Drink

What is the food and beverage industry?

The food and drink/food and beverage (F&B) industry is one of the most time-honoured and global economic segments. The sector focuses on food and drink production, transportation, retail, marketing, and packaging. It is a sector that provides a high value for many countries and has a diverse network. For instance, it is linked with the agriculture, packaging, transportation, and chemistry industries. Likewise, it is associated with the Ho.Re.Ca, pharmaceuticals, and medical sectors. It is also associated with the healthcare, sports, and consumer goods industries. As a result, the industry spans more than 349,000 enterprises and employs approximately 27 million professionals.

Is the sector innovative and highly valued?

The food and beverage (F&B) industry is among the highest value-generating sectors. For instance, it has recently reached a market size of $7.22 trillion. The segment places a significant emphasis on innovations and research. It is due to it allowing the industry to adapt to the latest challenges and trends. Thus, it can also remain competitive and meet the demands of its end-users. It often presents such novel solutions during diverse trade expositions.

Where do F&B trade shows take place?

F&B trade events occur in Germany and the United Arab Emirates. They also include the Italian Republic and the People’s Republic of China. They similarly feature the Kingdom of Belgium and the United States of America. Likewise, they take place in Italy, France, the Kingdom of Spain, the Swiss Confederation and Hong Kong. Similarly, they take place in the United Kingdom and Sweden. Such events occur once every one, two or three years and attract hundreds of thousands of participants.