As the food and beverage industry steps into 2025, an exciting lineup of trade shows and events promises to redefine its landscape. These global exhibitions are must-attend events which will not only showcase pioneering products but also offer unique opportunities to connect with industry leaders and innovators shaping the future. Find your next event for 2025, whether you’re looking for Seafood, Candies or Wine.
ISM – february
ISM in Cologne, Germany, is the world’s leading trade show for confectionery and snacks, setting the standard for innovation and inspiration in the industry. It offers new impulses, innovations, exciting networking opportunities, top-class exhibitors and expert visitors in a globally unique combination. Showcasing the world’s largest selection of private label confectionery and snack products, ISM provides a unique platform to discover international trends and products. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the global confectionery scene in Cologne with key players such as the National Confectioners Association of the United States.
Fruit Logistica
Fruit Logistica is the premier international trade fair for the fresh produce industry, held annually in Berlin. Spanning the entire supply chain, from growers and suppliers to retailers and logistics experts, it showcases the latest innovations, trends, and technologies shaping the global fresh fruit and vegetable market. With exhibitors from over 90 countries, it’s the ultimate destination for discovering new business opportunities and gaining a competitive edge in the fresh produce sector.
Biofach – february
BIOFACH is the world’s largest exhibition and leading trade fair for organic consumer goods. Held annually in February at the Nuremberg Exhibition Center, this four-day event is a must-see for trade visitors passionate about what’s shaping the future of the organic industry. This event is a key gathering for organic producers, retailers, wholesalers, and exporters. It also attracts sustainability advocates and policymakers. Be sure to visit the USA Pavilion in Hall 4A, where innovation and expertise converge.
ProWein – march
For more than 25 years, ProWein is the world’s leading trade fair for wine and spirits and serves as the industry’s largest get-together for professionals in cultivation, production, gastronomy and trade. Each year, exhibitors and visitors gather in Düsseldorf, Germany, for three days of focused business, including American trade associations such as the California Wine Institute, Washington State Wine and the Southern United States Trade Association.
Seafood Expo Global – may
Seafood Expo Global is the largest seafood trade show in the world, bringing together buyers, suppliers, media and other seafood professionals from over 150 countries. Attendees gather to connect with existing suppliers, discover new products and network with industry leaders. Known as the global meeting place for the seafood industry, the 2025 edition will be held in Barcelona, Spain, and feature prominent participants such as Alaska Seafood and Seafood from the Northeast showcasing new products, equipment and services.
Bar Convent London – june
Bar Convent London is a premier trade show for the bar and beverage industry, debuting in London on June 30 – July 1, 2025. As part of the global Bar Convent family – alongside acclaimed events in Berlin, Brooklyn, São Paulo and Singapore – Bar Convent London will bring bartenders, mixologists, distributors and brand representatives together to explore innovative products, discover the latest trends and network with top industry professionals. With a focus on high-quality spirits, beers and a diverse range of beverages, Bar Convent London promises to be an essential platform for creativity, education and collaboration in the bar scene. Several US trade associations, including the Distilled Spirits Council, will be showcasing their whiskies, gin, vodka and other spirits.
drinktec – september
drinktec is the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry. Held every four years, it attracts professionals from over 180 countries, including producers like USA hops. Meet manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and media representatives, to explore groundbreaking innovations, discover the latest products and make valuable contacts. As the global hub for the beverage industry, drinktec sets the stage for future trends and cutting-edge technologies. In 2025, this premier event will take place in Munich, Germany, offering an unmatched opportunity to experience the future of beverage and liquid food production.
Anuga – october
Held biannually in Cologne, Germany, Anuga is one of the world’s largest trade events for the food and beverage industry. Its unique concept showcases the diversity of the industry through 10 specialized trade shows under one roof, ensuring that every key segment has ample space to present innovative products and emerging trends to the global market. In 2021, Anuga hosted 4,600 exhibitors from all over the world and welcomed more than 70,000 visitors from 169 countries. This year’s event will feature seven U.S. pavilions highlighting trade associations such as Food Export – Midwest & Northeast, the Organic Trade Association, USA Dry Pea and Lentil Council, the Southern United States Trade Association, USA Rice, and the Western US Agricultural Trade Association. So much to discover!
Bar Convent Berlin – october
The Bar Convent Berlin is the largest trade fair for the bar and beverage industry. After the Bar Convent London in June, Bar owners, bartenders, distributors and manufacturers from around 80 countries come to the Bar Convent in Berlin to make new contacts, find out about product innovations and receive further training in seminars on mixing 101, new trends and techniques. This year’s BCB will feature the United States’ Distilled Spirits Council.
2025 will be an exciting year for the food and beverage industry. Attending these key trade shows and events can provide you with new insights, partnerships and inspiration that will shape the future. Whether you’re interested in product launches, spotting trends or making key contacts, these events offer you a front row seat to the next chapter of the food industry.
