Everything You Need to Know About Anuga 2025 in Cologne, Germany

• Event Name: Anuga 2025 – The World’s Leading Trade Fair for Food & Beverages (anuga.com)

• Date: October 4 (Saturday) – October 8 (Wednesday), 2025

• Venue: Koelnmesse Exhibition Center, Cologne, Germany (Messeplatz 1)

• Organizer: Koelnmesse GmbH

• Concept Sponsors:

  • BVE (Federation of German Food and Drink Industries)

  • DEHOGA (German Hotel and Restaurant Association)

• Opening Hours:

  • Exhibitors: 09:00 – 19:00 (Sat–Wed)

  • Visitors: 10:00 – 18:00 (Sat–Wed)

• Participation Fees (approx.):

  • Early bird (before Sept 30, 2024): €337/m²

  • Regular (from Oct 1, 2024): €347/m²

  • Late registration (within 8 weeks before event): €399/m²

  • Plus energy & AUMA fees

• Exhibition Segments (10 trade shows under one roof):

  1. Fine Food

  2. Drinks

  3. Chilled & Fresh Food

  4. Meat

  5. Frozen Food

  6. Dairy

  7. Bread & Bakery

  8. Hot Beverages

  9. Organic

  10. NEW: Anuga Alternatives (focus on plant-based, insect, algae, fungi, and cultured proteins)

About Anuga

Anuga is the world’s largest and most influential trade fair for the global food and beverage industry. It is unique with its concept of “10 trade shows under one roof”, where each sector has its own dedicated hall, making it easy for exhibitors and buyers to connect with the right market.

• Scale & Reach:

  • ~7,900 exhibitors from 118 countries

  • ~140,000 trade visitors from over 200 nations

  • 94% of exhibitors are international

• 2025 Partner Country: South Korea, presenting a showcase that blends traditional food culture (e.g., fermented foods like kimchi) with modern innovation in plant-based alternatives.

Key Themes & Highlights

• Anuga Alternatives (New in 2025)
  A dedicated platform for alternative proteins including plant-based, algae, fungi, insect protein, and cultured meat – one of the hottest innovation topics in the global F&B market.

• Main Theme: Sustainable Growth
  Focus on reconciling economic growth with environmental responsibility. Exhibitors and conference programs will highlight sustainability solutions across the supply chain.

• Innovation Platforms:

  • Taste Innovation Show – A special stage presenting the most innovative new products.

  • Anuga F&B Talks Podcast – Industry experts share insights on market trends.

  • Anuga F&B News Magazine – Digital magazine on best practices, trends, and innovations.

Why Attend Anuga?

• Global networking: High-quality buyers and decision-makers from across the world.

• Market overview: A complete snapshot of global F&B trends and innovations.

• Knowledge & insights: Conferences, forums, and side-events covering sustainability, alternative proteins, consumer trends, and more.