Anuga 2027

About Anuga 2027

Anuga 2027 takes place from 9–13 October 2027 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany.

Anuga is a major international trade fair and business platform for the global food and beverage industry. The 2027 edition brings producers, brands, retailers, foodservice businesses, suppliers, investors, entrepreneurs and industry decision-makers together in Cologne.

The event combines ten specialist trade fairs under one roof, providing a broad overview of the food and beverage value chain and creating opportunities for international business development, networking and market access.

Ten Specialist Trade Fairs

Anuga's concept brings together ten specialist trade fairs covering major areas of the food and beverage industry.

The specialist areas include:

• Anuga Fine Food
• Anuga Dairy
• Anuga Meat
• Anuga Bread & Bakery
• Anuga Drinks
• Anuga Hot Beverages
• Anuga Chilled & Fresh Food
• Anuga Frozen Food
• Anuga Organic
• Anuga Out of Home

Together, these specialist areas provide a broad view of products, categories, innovations and business opportunities across the international food and beverage sector.

Global Food and Beverage Marketplace

Anuga positions itself as an international marketplace where companies can present products, discover new trends, develop business relationships and explore new markets.

The official event information highlights opportunities to meet international decision-makers from retail and foodservice, acquire new customers and distribution partners, strengthen existing relationships and access new markets.

International Business

International participation is a central feature of Anuga. The organizers report more than 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries and more than 145,000 visitors from over 190 countries based on the previous edition.

The international nature of the event makes Anuga relevant for companies seeking export opportunities, import relationships, distribution partnerships, sourcing connections and international market intelligence.

Retail and Foodservice

Anuga brings together stakeholders from retail, wholesale and foodservice, making the event relevant to supermarkets, distributors, restaurants, catering companies, hospitality businesses and other professional buyers.

The official visitor information identifies procurement and decision-making professionals across the food and beverage value chain as important participants.

SMEs and Startups

Anuga also provides opportunities for smaller businesses and emerging brands to present products, establish commercial relationships and reach international markets.

The official exhibitor programme includes dedicated solutions and participation opportunities for startups and businesses seeking flexible ways to present themselves at the trade fair.

Food Innovation

Innovation is a major part of the Anuga programme. Visitors can discover new products, emerging food concepts and developments influencing the future of the food and beverage industry.

The Anuga Taste Innovation Show highlights selected innovative products and emerging trends from across the exhibition.

Organic and Sustainable Food

Sustainability and changing consumer preferences are represented through specialist areas including Anuga Organic and other product categories addressing developments across the food value chain.

The Anuga Organic Supermarket provides a dedicated showcase for the international organic food market and its product diversity.

Food Trends and New Products

Anuga provides an opportunity for professional visitors to explore established products alongside new concepts, alternative protein products, innovative ingredients and other developments influencing future food categories.

Conferences, Dialogue and Knowledge

In addition to the exhibition halls, Anuga provides conferences, congresses, presentations and dialogue formats addressing developments across the food and beverage sector.

The detailed 2027 conference and session programme should be added to the Biskoon listing as the official organizer publishes individual sessions and speakers.

Exhibitors

Anuga 2027 is currently open for exhibitor participation. Companies can apply through the official Anuga exhibitor registration process.

The official exhibitor platform provides an exhibitor search and product directory for the 2027 edition. Individual exhibitor records and booth information should be taken from the official directory rather than inferred from previous editions.

International Trade and Market Access

Anuga is particularly relevant for companies interested in international trade. The event provides opportunities to identify suppliers, buyers, distribution partners and potential customers across multiple markets.

For businesses involved in food exports and imports, the event provides a concentrated environment for discovering products, suppliers, market trends and international business relationships.

Trade Visitor Access

Anuga is a professional trade fair and is open to trade visitors only.

Visitors should review the official admission requirements and ticket information before attending. The organizers may require evidence of professional affiliation when purchasing access.

Opening Hours

According to the current official information, visitor opening hours for Anuga 2027 are 10:00–18:00 from Saturday 9 October through Wednesday 13 October.

Exhibitor access begins at 09:00. Opening arrangements may be updated by Koelnmesse before the event.

Venue

Anuga 2027 is hosted at Koelnmesse, the major exhibition center in Cologne.

The exhibition grounds provide the infrastructure for the ten specialist Anuga trade fairs and related conference, networking and business activities.

Official Event Programme

The detailed 2027 programme will include events, conferences, presentations, innovation showcases and other activities. Biskoon will update the programme and itinerary as official information becomes available.

Tickets and Registration

Anuga uses a professional trade visitor admission system. Trade visitor tickets are available through the official Anuga ticket platform.

Exhibitors use a separate participation and registration process through Koelnmesse.

Official Event Website

Current information about exhibitors, tickets, programme, specialist trade fairs, venue information and participation is available through the official Anuga website .

Organizer

Anuga 2027 is organized by Koelnmesse GmbH, together with the Bundesverband des Deutschen Lebensmittelhandels e.V. (BVLH).

The conceptual sponsors include the Bundesvereinigung der Deutschen Ernährungsindustrie e.V. (BVE) and the Deutscher Hotel- und Gaststättenverband e.V. (DEHOGA).

Biskoon Editorial Note

Biskoon lists Anuga 2027 as a curated international trade event for businesses, food companies, entrepreneurs, SMEs, importers, exporters, retailers, foodservice professionals and other stakeholders across the global food and beverage industry.

Biskoon is providing this listing as an editorial discovery resource. Event admission, exhibitor participation, tickets, commercial services and official event operations are handled by Anuga and Koelnmesse.

Last verified: October 2026.