Choosing the right exhibition can shape more than a company’s travel calendar. For food manufacturers, exporters and suppliers, a well-matched show can open conversations with distributors, introduce products to new buyers and provide a clearer view of unfamiliar markets. The challenge is that food and beverage trade shows in 2027 serve very different purposes. Some focus on hospitality, while others concentrate on processing technology, retail sourcing or specialist product categories. The events below offer a useful starting point for businesses planning international market development in 2027.
Why International Food Exhibitions Matter
International food exhibitions bring buyers, manufacturers, distributors, technology providers and foodservice professionals into the same commercial environment. That can make them particularly useful for products that benefit from tasting, demonstration or detailed technical discussion.
Manufacturers can explore new sales channels, exporters can meet potential importers, and distributors can compare products and suppliers within a relatively short period. Equipment, ingredient and packaging companies can speak directly with production-focused audiences, while brands exploring new countries gain first-hand insight into buyer expectations and category trends.
Food and Beverage Trade Shows to Consider in 2027
1. Sirha Lyon 2027
Date: 21–25 January 2027
Venue: Eurexpo Lyon, Lyon, France
Sirha Lyon is centred on foodservice, hospitality and culinary businesses. Its exhibition areas cover food products, bakery and pastry, coffee and beverages, kitchen equipment, tableware, meat, restaurant concepts and related hospitality solutions.
That mix makes Sirha particularly relevant to restaurant suppliers, hospitality groups, chefs, premium food producers and companies developing products specifically for professional kitchens and foodservice environments.
2. SIGEP World 2027
Date: 23–27 January 2027
Venue: Rimini Expo Centre, Rimini, Italy
SIGEP World takes a more specialised approach, concentrating on gelato, pastry, chocolate, bakery, coffee and pizza.
Alongside ingredients and finished products, visitors can explore machinery, production equipment and technologies used across these sectors. Bakery equipment companies, ingredient manufacturers, café concepts, confectionery businesses and dessert-focused brands may therefore find SIGEP more relevant than a broad grocery exhibition.
3. Anuga FoodTec 2027
Date: 23–26 February 2027
Venue: Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Anuga FoodTec differs considerably from most exhibitions on this list because its primary subject is how food and beverages are manufactured rather than what appears on a supermarket shelf.
The show covers processing, filling and packaging technology, food safety, digitalisation, intralogistics and production solutions. Food manufacturers considering automation, capacity expansion, new packaging systems or plant improvements are among the businesses most closely aligned with the event.
4. FOODEX Japan 2027
Date: 9–12 March 2027
Venue: Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan
FOODEX Japan brings together food and beverage products for a professional B2B audience, with a strong emphasis on commercial sourcing and international trade.
Exporters interested in Japan can use the exhibition to better understand the market while meeting professionals involved in importing, distribution, retail and foodservice. It can be especially useful for brands evaluating how their products fit Japanese buyer expectations before committing to broader expansion.
5. Gulfood 2027
Date: 15–19 March 2027
Venue: Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City, Dubai, UAE
Gulfood covers a broad spectrum of the international food trade, including beverages, dairy, meat and poultry, grains, oils, fresh produce and packaged foods.
Its Dubai location also gives exporters and suppliers access to business conversations connected with the Middle East and other international markets. Companies with broad product portfolios or regional distribution ambitions may find this format particularly useful.
6. IFE 2027
Date: 5–7 April 2027
Venue: ExCeL London, London, United Kingdom
IFE focuses on food and drink product discovery and forms part of the wider Food, Drink & Hospitality Week in London.
The show connects food and beverage brands with professionals from retail, wholesale, hospitality, import-export and manufacturing. Companies seeking UK distribution, feedback from category buyers or entry into retail and foodservice channels can consider it as part of their market-development plans.
7. Seafood Expo Global 2027
Date: 20–22 April 2027
Venue: Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
Seafood Expo Global has a much narrower sector focus than the general food exhibitions covered here. Seafood producers, processors, distributors, importers and buyers form the core commercial audience.
Its accompanying seafood-processing focus also brings equipment, technology and service providers into the conversation. Businesses operating specifically within fish and seafood supply chains can therefore conduct sourcing and processing discussions within the same event environment.
8. Cibus 2027
Date: 4–6 May 2027
Venue: Fiere di Parma, Parma, Italy
Cibus is closely associated with the Italian agri-food sector and showcases products from established food companies as well as regional and specialist producers.
For international retailers, importers, foodservice buyers and distributors interested in sourcing from Italy, that concentrated national focus can be useful. It provides a different proposition from events attempting to represent almost every major food-producing market at once.
9. THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2027
Date: 25–29 May 2027
Venue: IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok, Thailand
THAIFEX – Anuga Asia brings together food, beverages, foodservice concepts, technology and other parts of the F&B value chain through multiple specialised trade-show segments.
Its positioning in Bangkok makes the exhibition particularly relevant to companies researching Southeast Asian markets. Manufacturers and exporters can use it to explore regional distribution opportunities, while buyers can compare suppliers and product categories from across Asia and beyond.
10. Anuga 2027
Date: 9–13 October 2027
Venue: Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany
Anuga covers a wide range of food and beverage categories through dedicated trade shows focusing on areas such as fine food, dairy, drinks, frozen products, meat, bakery, organic food and alternative products.
The broad category structure makes it suitable for companies with several product ranges or businesses seeking meetings across different parts of international food retail and distribution. It also gives buyers the ability to research multiple categories during the same trip.
About Expo Creators
Expo Creators supports businesses exhibiting at local and international trade shows with booth design and execution services. The company helps exhibitors plan practical, brand-focused exhibition spaces for product displays, buyer meetings, and visitor interaction. Its support can be useful for businesses preparing to participate in major food and beverage exhibitions across different markets.
