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Food and beverage trade fairs in Germany in 2026–27: Anuga, ProWein and the rest
Germany's 2026–27 food and drink trade fairs: Anuga, ISM, FRUIT LOGISTICA, BIOFACH, ProWein and more, with dates, cities, tickets and how to choose.
By the atndr teamPublished 6 min read
The short answer
The main food and beverage trade fairs in Germany in 2026–27 are Anuga 2027 (Cologne, 9–13 October), ISM 2027 (Cologne, 31 January–3 February), FRUIT LOGISTICA 2027 (Berlin, 3–5 February), BIOFACH 2027 (Nuremberg, 16–19 February) and ProWein 2027 (Düsseldorf, 7–9 March). The main season runs January to March, with specialist fairs for bakers, butchers, brewers and ingredient buyers in October and November. Almost all are trade-only.
Key takeaways
- January to March is the main season: ISM, FRUIT LOGISTICA, BIOFACH, Anuga FoodTec, ProWein and INTERNORGA all run then.
- Anuga (9–13 October 2027, Cologne) is the largest and runs every two years, in odd years.
- October and November bring specialist fairs for bakers (südback), butchers (SÜFFA), brewers (BrauBeviale) and ingredient buyers (Fi Europe).
- Almost every fair is trade-only: bring proof that you work in the industry and buy tickets online.
- Day tickets range from about EUR 20 to EUR 92, and several include local public transport.
On this page
When are the food and beverage trade fairs in Germany?
Germany's food and beverage trade fair calendar has two peaks. January to March is the main season, with the big international shows for snacks, fresh produce, organic food, food technology, wine and hospitality. October and November bring a second wave of specialist fairs for bakers, butchers, brewers, ingredient buyers and livestock farmers. Summer is quiet.
The fairs are spread across nine cities, each tied to its exhibition company: Cologne (Koelnmesse), Nuremberg (NürnbergMesse), Düsseldorf, Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Hanover and Munich.
| Month | Notable fairs on atndr | City |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | südback 2026 | Stuttgart |
| Nov 2026 | SÜFFA 2026, EuroTier 2026, BrauBeviale 2026, Food Ingredients Europe 2026 | Stuttgart, Hanover, Nuremberg, Frankfurt |
| Jan 2027 | HOGA 2027, ISM 2027 | Nuremberg, Cologne |
| Feb 2027 | FRUIT LOGISTICA 2027, BIOFACH 2027, Anuga FoodTec 2027 | Berlin, Nuremberg, Cologne |
| Mar 2027 | ProWein 2027, INTERNORGA 2027 | Düsseldorf, Hamburg |
| Apr 2027 | World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo 2027, BioWest 2027 | Hamburg, Düsseldorf |
| Oct 2027 | Anuga 2027, iba 2027 | Cologne, Munich |
The live list is on atndr's food and beverages in Germany page.
Which German food and drink fairs matter, and who are they for?
Each German food fair serves a specific part of the industry. The table groups the main ones by who they are for.
| Fair | Dates | City | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anuga 2027 | 9–13 Oct 2027 | Cologne | Retail and foodservice buyers of all food and drink |
| ISM 2027 | 31 Jan–3 Feb 2027 | Cologne | Sweets and snacks brands, buyers, ingredient and machine suppliers |
| FRUIT LOGISTICA 2027 | 3–5 Feb 2027 | Berlin | Fresh produce growers, importers, retailers, logistics |
| BIOFACH 2027 | 16–19 Feb 2027 | Nuremberg | Organic producers, importers and retailers |
| Anuga FoodTec 2027 | 23–26 Feb 2027 | Cologne | Food manufacturers buying processing and packaging technology |
| ProWein 2027 | 7–9 Mar 2027 | Düsseldorf | Wine and spirits importers, retailers, sommeliers |
| INTERNORGA 2027 | 12–16 Mar 2027 | Hamburg | Restaurants, hotels and caterers |
| Food Ingredients Europe 2026 | 17–19 Nov 2026 | Frankfurt | R&D and purchasing teams buying ingredients |
| BrauBeviale 2026 | 10–12 Nov 2026 | Nuremberg | Breweries and drinks producers |
| iba 2027 | 24–28 Oct 2027 | Munich | Bakery and confectionery businesses |
The headline fairs
Anuga 2027 is the largest: held every two years at Koelnmesse, it splits into 10 trade shows, from Anuga Meat and Anuga Dairy to Anuga Drinks and Anuga Alternatives. Anuga reports 8,000+ exhibitors from 110 countries and more than 145,000 visitors from 190 countries. ProWein 2027 draws visitors from more than 140 countries to Messe Düsseldorf. FRUIT LOGISTICA 2027 covers fresh produce from seed to point of sale, and BIOFACH 2027, the organic sector's meeting place in Nuremberg since 1990, runs alongside the BIOFACH Congress.
Specialist fairs
ISM 2027 becomes a trio in 2027: ISM Ingredients, ISM Manufacturing (formerly ProSweets Cologne) and ISM Snacks & Sweets. INTERNORGA 2027 holds its 100th edition. iba 2027 reports more than 1,100 exhibitors from 45 countries. Regional trade shows serve artisans: südback 2026 for bakers and confectioners, SÜFFA 2026 for butchers, HOGA 2027 for hospitality and BioWest 2027, a one-day organic fair. Upstream, EuroTier 2026 covers livestock farming and World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo 2027 serves airline and rail catering buyers.
Which fair should you attend for what you are buying?
Decide whether you are buying finished products, ingredients or equipment, then pick the fair built for that.
- Buying finished food and drink for retail or foodservice: go to Anuga in odd years, and to the category fairs every year: ISM for snacks, FRUIT LOGISTICA for produce, BIOFACH for organic, ProWein for wine and spirits.
- Buying ingredients: Food Ingredients Europe 2026 in Frankfurt and the ISM Ingredients section in Cologne.
- Buying machinery and packaging: Anuga FoodTec 2027 for processing, filling and packaging; BrauBeviale 2026 for beverage lines; iba 2027 and südback 2026 for bakery equipment.
- Running a restaurant, hotel or catering business: INTERNORGA 2027 in Hamburg is the large international show; HOGA 2027 in Nuremberg, which its organizer counts among the three most important German hospitality fairs, is the regional alternative.
- Supplying airlines and rail: World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo 2027 in Hamburg, where one badge also covers the co-located Aircraft Interiors Expo.
How much do tickets cost and who can get in?
Almost all German food and beverage fairs are trade-only. You must prove you work in the industry, with a business card, trade registration or employer letter. BIOFACH, for example, admits no private visitors on any day. Buy tickets online in advance: it is cheaper, and some shows sell no tickets at the venue.
| Fair | Ticket prices as listed |
|---|---|
| ISM 2027 | Day EUR 92; season EUR 113; includes VRS public transport |
| ProWein 2027 | Day EUR 50 online, EUR 60 on site; season EUR 80 online, EUR 90 on site |
| BrauBeviale 2026 | Day EUR 48; season EUR 78 (box office, incl. VAT) |
| EuroTier 2026 | Day EUR 33 online, EUR 45 at the box office; season EUR 78 online |
| SÜFFA 2026 | Day EUR 38, including a VVS public transport ticket |
| BioWest 2027 | Day EUR 20; online accreditation at least 48 hours ahead |
Ingredient shows price differently: Food Ingredients Europe 2026 sells tiered passes (Standard, Priority, Premium and Supplier) that rise in price closer to the show.
Three ways to save:
- Ask for an exhibitor voucher. Suppliers often send free ticket codes to their customers.
- Use the included transport. ISM, Anuga and BIOFACH tickets include local public transport during the fair.
- Buy the season ticket if you need more than one day: at ISM it costs EUR 21 more than a day ticket.
How do you choose the right German food fair?
Use these checks before you book a German food fair:
- Frequency. Anuga is biennial (odd years), so 2027 is an Anuga year. Check whether a fair you want runs in your travel year.
- Focus. The broad fairs (Anuga, INTERNORGA) suit generalist buyers; the specialist ones (ISM, ProWein, BIOFACH, FRUIT LOGISTICA) give more depth per hall.
- Location. German fair cities are linked by fast trains, so one trip can cover two fairs: ProWein in Düsseldorf ends on 9 March 2027 and INTERNORGA in Hamburg opens on 12 March.
- Visa and hotels. Visitors who need a Schengen visa should ask the organizer for an invitation letter early, and book hotels as soon as dates are fixed: big fair weeks fill the host city.
- The side programme. BIOFACH runs a congress, BrauBeviale a main stage of keynotes and panels, and INTERNORGA the International Foodservice Forum. Check the programme before choosing your days.
For the wider German calendar, see atndr's guide to trade fairs in Germany, and for the Gulf, food and beverage events in the UAE.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the biggest food trade fair in Germany?
- Anuga in Cologne. It runs every two years; the 2027 edition is 9–13 October at Koelnmesse, and Anuga reports more than 8,000 exhibitors and over 145,000 visitors.
- When is ProWein 2027?
- ProWein 2027 runs 7–9 March 2027 at Messe Düsseldorf. It is a trade-only fair for wines and spirits, and visitors must register as trade visitors.
- Can the public visit German food fairs?
- Generally not. Anuga, ISM, BIOFACH, ProWein and FRUIT LOGISTICA are trade-only, and you need to prove you work in the food or drink industry.
- Is Anuga held every year?
- No. Anuga takes place every two years in odd years. After Anuga 2027 in October, the next edition falls in 2029.
- Which German fair is for organic food?
- BIOFACH in Nuremberg, held since 1990; the 2027 edition runs 16–19 February. BioWest, a one-day regional organic fair, follows in Düsseldorf on 18 April 2027.
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.
