Anuga FoodTec 2027 – Cologne, Germany

Overview

Anuga FoodTec 2027 is the international trade fair for food technology and stands as the world’s leading supplier fair for the food and beverage industry. Organized by Koelnmesse GmbH since its first edition in 1996, it takes place every three years in spring and covers all segments of the food industry across the board.

The event showcases the latest advancements in food processing, packaging and technology, with over 1,500 exhibitors presenting cutting-edge solutions. The worldwide food and beverage industry meets up to inform itself about latest developments in food processing, food packaging, food safety, food ingredients and services and solutions sectors.

Anuga FoodTec is the world’s only event to showcase all technological solutions and products available worldwide for the food and beverage industry along the entire value chain. In its most recent regular edition, Anuga FoodTec 2024 provided ideal framework with impressive expansion of exhibition space by 46 percent and participation of around 1,307 companies from around world, drawing total of 40,000 trade visitors from more than 133 countries.

The trade fair drew trade visitors from 155 countries, 118,000 sqm exhibition and event space, and 9 out of 10 top players from food and beverage industry attending. It is an essential event for anyone involved in food and beverage sector, offering valuable insights and business opportunities.

What Makes This Food Event Special

What makes Anuga FoodTec special is its unique position as only global platform covering complete food production cycle from processing and packaging to intralogistics and digitalization. Initially part of well-known Anuga food fair, it became independent event in 1996 and has grown to global importance.

Key differentiators include:

• Complete value chain coverage: From process technology to filling and packaging technology to food safety, from packaging materials to digitalization and intralogistics, everything under one roof.
• Innovation leadership: Anuga FoodTec is also event where expert food scientists from Germany and abroad prefer to meet and exchange findings and knowledge. Fair’s highly varied program offers answers to specific questions and problems.
• New key theme Navigate Complexity. Smart. Safe. Sustainable.: Complexity is new normal in food and beverage production. Under this theme, Anuga FoodTec demonstrates how networked, automated and AI-supported systems create transparency and efficiency along entire value creation chain.
• Strong internationality: Over 60 percent foreign share of visitors, largest visitor groups from outside Europe coming from China, USA, South Korea, Israel and Japan.
• Expansion course: In comparison to previous event, it boasts 10 percent more exhibitors, 21 percent more exhibition space and 27 percent more visitors in peak growth years.

Food, Cuisine & Specialties

Food, cuisine and specialties at Anuga FoodTec focus on technologies behind every food category, rather than ready-to-eat dishes, reflecting its role as supplier fair.

Featured food technology sectors:

• Meat and alternative proteins: Processing for meat products and meat alternatives, with specialist editors focusing on alternative proteins in particular meat alternatives and offering insights on entering and advancing in this market.
• Dairy and bakery: Equipment for dairy products, bakery products, basic foodstuffs, drinks and frozen food, with solutions for gentle processing and extended shelf life.
• Beverages and liquid foods: Filling technology, aseptic packaging, carbonation and mixing systems.
• Confectionery and snacks: Forming, coating and packaging for chocolate, biscuits and savory snacks.
• Fruits, vegetables and plant-based: Sorting, washing, cutting and preservation technologies for fresh produce and plant-based innovations.

Visitors can find solutions and ideas for all matters to do with production and packaging of all types of food, whether for meat or dairy products, drinks or frozen food, for bakery products or basic foodstuffs.

Chefs, Restaurants & Food Vendors

Chefs, restaurants and food vendors at Anuga FoodTec are represented through technology partners and ingredient suppliers rather than consumer food stalls, reflecting B2B nature of event.

Key exhibitor types:

• Food processing machinery manufacturers: Krones, GEA, Bühler, Multivac, Ishida, showcasing bakery equipment, filling lines and process technology.
• Packaging technology providers: Companies presenting filling technology, food packaging materials, sustainable packaging solutions across Halls 6 and 7 and Halls 2 and 3 in some configurations.
• Ingredient and safety specialists: Providers of food safety, analytics, additives and functional ingredients for taste and texture.
• Start-ups and innovators: New concepts for alternative proteins, upcycling and circular economy in food production.

Lounge and food service areas provide space for networking and professional exchange within international food tech community, with community hubs intended to support inspiration, exchange and cooperation while giving visibility to innovators.

Food Experience

Food experience at Anuga FoodTec is centered on professional tasting of technology outcomes, live demonstrations and knowledge transfer formats.

Visitors experience live demonstrations of processing lines producing fresh samples, with even greater variety of exhibits and live demonstrations thanks to increased average stand area. The Showfloor, digital counterpart to exhibition hall, gives access to virtual trade fair stands and Showrooms where brand cards take you straight to exhibitors that are perfect fit.

The event’s trade program, organized in partnership with DLG, features knowledge-sharing and interactive formats designed to encourage cross-industry dialogue and collaboration. B2B matchmaking, insightful workshops, knowledge transfer, networking opportunities and high-level conferences are organized by partners including NRW.Europa and Enterprise Europe Network.

Focus topics such as responsibility, value creation, climate neutrality and food safety are discussed in forums, with teams explaining how engineered products for food processing align with industry trends.

Date & Schedule

Event Name: Anuga FoodTec 2027 – Cologne, Germany
Official Website: https://www.anugafoodtec.com/
Venue: Koelnmesse GmbH, Messeplatz 1, Cologne, NRW 50679, Germany
Event Dates: February 23–26, 2027
Opening Hours: For visitors 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM, on last exhibition day from 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM. For exhibitors 08:00 AM to 07:00 PM, on last exhibition day from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Cycle: Every three years in spring, since 1996
Contact: +49 180 6 578866, aft@visitor.koelnmesse.de
Organizer: Koelnmesse GmbH
Edition: Leading international trade fair for food and drink technology
Days: 4 days

Visiting this event? Don’t miss out on these amazing activities and local experiences while you’re here.

Location & Venue

The venue for Anuga FoodTec is Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Cologne, Germany. The exhibition centre is one of largest in Europe and offers eight halls with combined area of 140,000 sqm, equivalent of about 20 football pitches.

Anuga FoodTec spreads across halls 4.1, 5.1, 5.2, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.1 of Koelnmesse grounds, with North, East, South and West entrances. The 2024 edition organized offering into seven thematic segments: Automation, Digitalisation, Environment and Energy, Food Packaging, Food Processing, Safety and Analytics, Science and Pioneering.

Halls 2 and 3 are dedicated to Food and Beverage Processing and Halls 4 and 5 to Packaging and Intralogistics in some configurations, while packaging technology including filling technology is traditionally in Halls 6 and 7. The Messeboulevard serves as main artery guiding visitors easily and making for short trips between halls, while also being exclusive service and shopping promenade beginning at new south entrance.

Exhibition space of 127,000 sqm to 140,000 sqm, eight halls, first event 1996, 1,400 exhibitors and 46,000 visitors are recorded in fact sheets, with 2024 reporting 1,307 exhibitors and 40,000 trade visitors.

Getting to the Event

Koelnmesse is centrally located and easily accessible by car, train, airplane and public transport.

By train: Arrival by train to Anuga FoodTec is recommended. Köln Messe/Deutz station for high-speed trains is located directly next to exhibition grounds. Details of Deutsche Bahn event ticket will be announced in good time before start of fair. Booking information will be published on official site. Low entry prices with flexible combination and sustainability guaranteed with 100 percent renewable power are typical benefits.

By car: Koelnmesse is quickly and directly accessible from highway. Ten motorways linked with motorway ring around Cologne lead directly to fair grounds without being held up by crossroads or traffic lights. Use NUNAV Navigation via Koelnmesse app for smart way.

By airplane: Cologne-Bonn Airport approx 15 km from venue, Düsseldorf Airport approx 60 km and Frankfurt Airport approx 180 km with direct train connections to Köln Messe/Deutz station. Special Lufthansa Group fares available during fair period.

By public transport: Suburban train stop Köln Messe/Deutz numbers S6, S11, S12, S13 and tram and underground stop Köln Messe/Deutz Underground numbers 1 and 9 for Entrance South, plus tram lines 3 and 4 for East Entrance.

Where to Stay Nearby

Cologne offers wide range of accommodation for trade fair visitors, with official partner hotels providing allotments.

Recommended areas:

• Deutz and Messe vicinity: Directly adjacent to Koelnmesse, 5 to 15 minutes walk to Entrance South, business hotels ideal for early exhibitor access.
• City Center / Altstadt: Historic center with Cologne Cathedral, museums, parks and gardens, 10 minutes via tram lines 1 and 9. Vibrant restaurant scene with over 1,000 restaurants.
• Ehrenfeld and Belgisches Viertel: Trendy districts with boutique hotels close to Entrance North.
• Airport area Cologne-Bonn: Convenient for international travelers with direct S-Bahn connection.

Early booking via official hotel booking portal is recommended as Anuga FoodTec attracts around 50,000 participants and hotels fill quickly. Rooms still available after allotment at daily rates depending on availability.

Things to Do Before or After the Event

Cologne offers attractive supporting program for every trade fair visit.

Things to do:

• Cultural highlights: Visit Cologne Cathedral, numerous Romanesque churches, historical Town Hall, museums, parks and gardens as well as architecture and design.
• Food and beverage city tour: Explore Brauhaus culture, Rhine promenade restaurants and local markets offering Kölsch beer and regional specialties.
• Networking events: Lounge and food service areas within fair provide space for networking, while evening events hosted by exhibitors take place in Cologne old town.
• Professional exchange: Use Showfloor digital platform to continue meetings after physical fair, with audio or video meetings to exchange ideas with contacts.

Trade program with DLG includes workshops and conferences that can be attended before or after hall visits.

Restaurants & Local Food to Try

While Anuga FoodTec itself focuses on technology, Cologne’s local food scene offers excellent options for visitors during stay.

Local food to try:

• Kölsch and Brauhaus cuisine: Traditional breweries serving pork knuckle, sausages and potato dishes.
• Rhine specialties: Fresh fish, seasonal asparagus and hearty stews.
• International cuisine: Due to diverse visitor base, many restaurants near Messe offer Mediterranean, Asian and Middle Eastern options catering to international exhibitors from China, USA, South Korea, Israel and Japan.
• On-site catering: Food court in Hall 5.1 and service areas across boulevard provide quick meals, healthy options and coffee lounges for business meetings.

Food court can be found in Hall 5.1, while wide aisles and light-flooded passages provide better navigation and layout.

Dietary & Food Allergy Information

Dietary and food allergy information at Anuga FoodTec is handled through exhibitor transparency and food safety focus.

As leading fair for food safety and analytics, exhibitors present allergen management systems, traceability solutions and clean labeling technologies. Food safety segment covers detection of allergens, contaminants and pathogens.

On-site catering labels allergens according to German regulations, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available in food courts. Visitors with specific allergies should inform service staff.

For processing technologies, exhibitors showcase solutions for allergen-free production lines, separation of meat and alternative proteins, and hygienic design to prevent cross-contamination, aligning with responsibility and food safety focus topics.

Ticket Information

Ticket information for Anuga FoodTec 2027 will be available in due time before fair via official ticket shop. Tickets for Anuga FoodTec 2027 will be available here in due time, with newsletter providing updates.

Based on previous editions and sister fair Anuga, pricing structure in USD converted from Euro is as follows. Day tickets for Anuga costing EUR 27.00 per ticket plus VAT entitle holder to oneday visit and can be ordered in pass portal. For Anuga FoodTec, previous estimates show similar levels.

• Day Ticket Trade Visitor: USD 32.00. Based on EUR 29.00 estimated for one day.
• 2-Day Ticket: USD 54.00. Based on EUR 50.00 for two days.
• Season Ticket for Entire Duration 4 Days: USD 76.00. Based on EUR 70.00 for all days, allowing daily entry.
• Reduced Ticket Students and Trainees: USD 16.00. Reduced rate with proof.
• Exhibitor Voucher Ticket: USD 0.00. Free ticket provided by exhibitors after registration via ticket code redemption portal.

All tickets include access to Showfloor digital counterpart and Showrooms. Buy tickets online via official shop to avoid queuing.

Official Event Information

Official event information for Anuga FoodTec 2027 is available via organizer Koelnmesse.

Organizer: Koelnmesse GmbH, Messeplatz 1, Cologne, NRW 50679, Germany
Contact: +49 180 6 578866, aft@visitor.koelnmesse.de
Website: https://www.anugafoodtec.com/
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