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Food and beverage events in Turkey in 2026–27: the trade fairs worth attending
Turkey's 2026–27 food and beverage trade fairs in Istanbul, Antalya and Izmir: what each covers, who it suits, venues and how to register.
By the atndr teamPublished 6 min read
The short answer
Turkey's main food and beverage events in 2026–27 are WorldFood Istanbul (15–18 December 2026), the International Halal Expo (25–28 November 2026), ANFAŞ Food Product in Antalya (12–15 January 2027) and F Istanbul (25–28 August 2027). Most run at the Istanbul Expo Center or TÜYAP in Istanbul, with Antalya and Izmir as second hubs. They are trade fairs aimed at importers and HoReCa buyers, and most are free for registered trade visitors.
Key takeaways
- Istanbul hosts most fairs, at the Istanbul Expo Center (M1A metro) and TÜYAP in Büyükçekmece; Antalya and Izmir are the other hubs.
- November to January is peak season; ingredients and processing fairs cluster in June, the big Istanbul food shows in late August and September.
- Most fairs are free for trade visitors who register online; HOSTECH by TUSİD charges TRY 750.
- Antalya's January fairs are where hotels place pre-season orders.
- Several organisers run hosted buyer programmes that can cover accommodation and meetings for qualified foreign buyers.
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What does Turkey's food and beverage event calendar look like?
Turkey's food and beverage events are export-minded trade fairs, concentrated in Istanbul, with Antalya and Izmir as the second and third hubs and regional fairs in Bursa, Konya and Adana. Most aim to connect Turkish producers with importers from Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia.
The season has two peaks. November to January is the busiest stretch: halal, finished food products, hospitality equipment and the Antalya pre-season fairs. June and late August to early September bring the ingredients, processing and big Istanbul food shows. Spring belongs to the agriculture fairs.
| Months | Notable events on atndr | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | HOSTECH by TUSİD, TURFOOD, Growtech Antalya, International Halal Expo, Private Label Expo | HORECA equipment, food, greenhouses, halal, own-brand |
| Dec 2026 | WorldFood Istanbul, HORECA Fair Izmir | Food and drink, hospitality |
| Jan–Feb 2027 | ANFAŞ Food Product, ANFAŞ Hotel Equipment, Agroexpo | Hotel buying season, agriculture |
| Apr–May 2027 | Konya Agriculture Fair, Fresh Antalya | Farm machinery, fresh produce |
| Jun 2027 | FNI, FOTEG Istanbul, VIV Select Türkiye | Ingredients, processing, poultry |
| Aug–Sep 2027 | F Istanbul, Foodist Istanbul, Interfresh Eurasia | Food and drink, fresh produce |
| Nov 2027 | EFIS Eurasia | Food ingredients |
Which food and beverage fairs in Turkey are worth attending?
The fair to pick depends on what you buy: finished products, ingredients, processing machinery, hotel supplies or fresh produce.
| Event | Dates | City | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| WorldFood Istanbul 2026 | 15–18 December 2026 | Istanbul | Importers, retail and HoReCa buyers of finished food and drink |
| F Istanbul 2027 | 25–28 August 2027 | Istanbul | Food, confectionery, nuts, snacks, machinery and packaging |
| Foodist Istanbul 2027 | 1–4 September 2027 | Istanbul | International buyers of Turkish food exports |
| International Halal Expo 2026 | 25–28 November 2026 | Istanbul | Halal food, cosmetics and finance buyers from OIC markets |
| ANFAŞ Food Product 2027 | 12–15 January 2027 | Antalya | Hotel, resort and supermarket purchasing teams |
| HOSTECH by TUSİD 2026 | 10–14 November 2026 | Istanbul | Industrial kitchen, bakery, coffee and laundry equipment |
| FNI 2027 and FOTEG Istanbul 2027 | 9–11 June 2027 | Istanbul | Ingredients and food processing technology |
| Growtech Antalya 2026 | 24–27 November 2026 | Antalya | Greenhouse growers and agri-tech suppliers |
Finished food and drink
WorldFood Istanbul is the longest-running: the 2026 edition is the 34th, organised by ICA Events and moved to December at the Istanbul Expo Center. F Istanbul is trade-only and arranges its halls by theme, and Foodist Istanbul is backed by the Turkish Food Platform and the country's food exporters' associations, with a hosted buyer programme.
Halal and private label
The International Halal Expo runs with the 12th World Halal Summit, coordinated with SMIIC, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation's standards institute. The Private Label Expo shares its dates and venue, linking Turkish contract manufacturers with retail chains and importers.
Hospitality supply
Antalya's January fairs are timed to the start of the tourism season: hotels plan new-season orders at ANFAŞ Food Product (33rd edition) and ANFAŞ Hotel Equipment (37th edition), held side by side. HOSTECH by TUSİD in Istanbul is, by its organisers' account, Turkey's largest HORECA equipment exhibition; Izmir's HORECA Fair (2–5 December 2026) serves the Aegean market.
Ingredients, processing and fresh produce
FNI, FOTEG and VIV Select Türkiye (poultry) share the Istanbul Expo Center on 9–11 June 2027; EFIS Eurasia (3–5 November 2027) covers ingredients again in autumn. For fresh produce, Fresh Antalya (5–7 May 2027) and Interfresh Eurasia in Izmir (7–9 September 2027).
Which venues host food events in Turkey, and how do you get there?
Four venues host most of these fairs, two of them in Istanbul.
| Venue | City | Hosts | Getting there |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Expo Center (IFM) | Istanbul, Yeşilköy | WorldFood, F Istanbul, Halal Expo, FNI, EFIS | M1A metro to the World Trade Center – Istanbul Expo Center station |
| TÜYAP Fair Convention and Congress Center | Istanbul, Büyükçekmece | HOSTECH, Foodist | Metrobus to the TÜYAP stop, or by car via the D100, TEM and Northern Marmara highways |
| ANFAŞ Expo Center | Antalya, Aksu | ANFAŞ Food Product, Growtech, Fresh Antalya | About five minutes from Antalya Airport; Antray light rail to the fairground |
| Fuarizmir | Izmir, Gaziemir | HORECA Fair, Agroexpo, Interfresh Eurasia | Metro to ESBAŞ, then an ESHOT bus; about 8 km from Adnan Menderes Airport |
Check which Istanbul venue your fair uses before booking a hotel: the Istanbul Expo Center is in Yeşilköy near Atatürk Airport, while TÜYAP is further west in Büyükçekmece.
What does it cost, and who can get in?
Most Turkish food fairs are free for trade visitors who register online, and several pay for qualified foreign buyers to attend.
- Free with online registration: Growtech Antalya, FNI (conference programme included), Fresh Antalya, VIV Select Türkiye and Konya Agriculture Fair. ANFAŞ Food Product offers trade visitors a free pass.
- Paid: HOSTECH by TUSİD sells an online ticket at TRY 750 per person, valid for all five days; students and teachers enter free.
- Trade only: F Istanbul and TURFOOD admit business professionals only, and F Istanbul turns away under-18s. HOSTECH admits no one under 16.
- Hosted buyers: ANFAŞ Food Product, ANFAŞ Hotel Equipment, Fresh Antalya and Foodist run hosted buyer programmes; accepted international buyers can receive accommodation, transfers and pre-scheduled meetings.
WorldFood Istanbul asks visitors to register with a business email address unique to them, and sends the badge by email.
How do you choose and plan a visit?
Match the fair to your role, then sort out the paperwork.
- Importers and retail buyers of Turkish products get the widest choice at WorldFood Istanbul in December or F Istanbul and Foodist in late summer.
- Hotel and restaurant buyers should look at Antalya in January, when hotels place their pre-season orders, and HOSTECH in Istanbul for kitchen equipment.
- Food manufacturers sourcing ingredients or machinery should plan for June in Istanbul, when FNI and FOTEG run together.
- Halal-market buyers have one clear date: the International Halal Expo with the World Halal Summit.
Visas. Check the rules for your nationality with the Turkish authorities before booking. Organisers differ on visa support: Growtech offers visa letters through its registration email, while the Adana Agriculture fair issues no invitation letters but says its online ticket can be used among visa documents.
Apply early for hosted buyer places. Programmes are selective and reviewed by the organiser's international team, so apply well before the fair.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the biggest food fair in Turkey?
- WorldFood Istanbul is the longest-running international food and drink show, with its 34th edition on 15–18 December 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Center. F Istanbul and Foodist Istanbul are the other large Istanbul food fairs, in late August and early September 2027.
- Are food trade fairs in Turkey free to visit?
- Most are free for trade visitors who register online, including Growtech, FNI, Fresh Antalya and VIV Select Türkiye. HOSTECH by TUSİD charges TRY 750 for an online ticket.
- When is the halal expo in Istanbul?
- The International Halal Expo runs 25–28 November 2026 at the Istanbul Expo Center, together with the 12th World Halal Summit.
- Which Turkish fairs suit hotel purchasing managers?
- ANFAŞ Food Product and ANFAŞ Hotel Equipment in Antalya (12–15 January 2027), timed for pre-season hotel buying, and HOSTECH by TUSİD in Istanbul (10–14 November 2026) for kitchen and laundry equipment.
- Can foreign buyers get help to attend?
- Yes. Several fairs, including ANFAŞ Food Product, Fresh Antalya and Foodist Istanbul, run hosted buyer programmes for qualified international buyers, with benefits such as accommodation and pre-arranged meetings.
Sources
Written and fact-checked by the atndr team. Dates, venues and organizers are checked against each event’s official website; the figures in “At a glance” come live from the atndr calendar. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
