GERMANY | With around 8,000 exhibitors from 110 countries and a large exhibition space spanning around 290,000 m², Anuga 2025 is the biggest edition in the event's history.
From the 4th to the 8th of October, Cologne will once again become the global capital of the food industry and the meeting point for over 140,000 trade visitors from almost 200 countries. With a 94 percent share of foreign visitors, Anuga is setting new benchmarks in terms of its internationality and industry relevance.
The country with the highest number of exhibitors is Italy, followed by Spain, China, Germany, France, Greece, the Netherlands, Poland, Turkey, and the USA. In total, 174 groups from 78 countries will present their portfolios - along with the five biggest pavilions from Istanbul, China, Italy, Spain, and the USA, spanning up to 6,000 square meters of space.
"Anuga is far more than just a trade fair – it is a marketplace, a source of inspiration and a pacesetter for the global food industry. The leading minds of the industry meet up to present innovations and discuss tomorrow's trends in Cologne. As such, the future of food becomes visible here – and at the same time negotiable," said Gerald Böse, President and Chief Executive Officer of Koelnmesse GmbH.
Furthermore, with its revised hall structure, Anuga 2025 is creating a better overview and greater proximity between related segments. Segments that are closely related in terms of content are being bundled together more closely.
In this way, the newly created Anuga Alternatives will be located in Hall 1 in future, with direct access to the biggest section of the trade fair, Anuga Fine Food, which traditionally extends over several halls. At the same time, the sections of Anuga Meat are now spatially consolidated in Halls 6, 7 and 9.
Innovations from all over the globe are under focus again. The focus of the new trade Fair Anuga Alternatives lies on plant-based and cell-cultivated products. Beyond this, the Anuga Trend Zone stage conveys current market data, the Anuga Taste Innovation Show showcases the top innovations of Anuga 2025, and a surface features over 100 start-ups, making up the Boulevard of Innovations as a hotspot for food trends and investments.
The event and congress program comprises of many highlights:
- The Halal Forum, in cooperation with the Islamic Chamber for Halal Services, under the title "Halal Food: A Global Gateway to Growth".
- The Anuga Horizon Stage with panel discussions, best practices on artificial intelligence, the circular economy and sustainability.
- The International Frozen Food Conference (with IFFN and GCCA), as well as celebrations for 70 years of frozen food in Germany.
- Professional Food Service Forum DEHOGA with impulses for the out-of-home market.
The partner country, Korea, is a special highlight of Anuga 2025. Under the motto "Flavour meets Trends", over 100 exhibitors will showcase one of the world's most dynamic food nations.
Beyond this, the partner country program also encompasses cultural events, cooking shows and tastings that turn visiting the fair into a special experience for the trade audience. The presence will be enhanced by delegations from the world of politics and business, which underlines the international significance of Korea as an innovation and trade partner.
"With Korea as our partner country, we have won over a food nation that combines tradition and high tech like no other. This presence will not only offer the entire industry enjoyment, but also inspiration," said Gerald Böse, President and Chief Executive Officer of Koelnmesse GmbH.
In addition to industry decision-makers, high-ranking politicians are expected, including the German Minister for Agriculture, Food and Domestic Affairs, Alois Rainer, as well as representatives of the Korean Government, including the Minister for Agriculture, Nutrition and Rural Affairs, Miryung Song. Ambassadors from among others the USA, Brazil, Italy and Greece have also confirmed their attendance.
Additionally, the Anuga network is growing worldwide: With nine satellite events, among others, in Brazil, China, India, Japan, Thailand, and most recently in Italy and Spain, alongside Anuga in Cologne, the portfolio comprises around 16,000 exhibitors and 400,000 trade visitors.
