Anuga

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Food and beverage industry players will get to find out what is driving the market forward at Anuga 2023. The fair dates are October 7th to October 11th, 2023 and the venue is Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. Strict social distancing policies and rigorous sanitation measures are to be expected. Additionally, attendees will be asked to show before entry documentation such as negative test results due to the 3G entry policy. Because of the current travel limitations, attendants will also have to show the documents upon arrival in Germany.

Introduction

The German city of Cologne has been the host for the renowned trade fair Anuga for close to 100 years. In that span of time, it’s become indisputable the event is the place where you create business connections with senior buyers from around the world. Anuga runs for a total of five days and sees the entire value chain for the food and beverage industry in one place. The product portfolio covers fine good, frozen food, drinks, chilled and fresh food, dairy, bread, bakery products, organic foods and meat.

Highlights

• Fine food
• Drinks and beverages
• Chilled & fresh food
• Meat
• Frozen food
• Dairy
• Bread & bakery products
• Organic food

Logistics

Editions are spaced out every two years and are organised by Koelnmesse GmbH, which also doubles as the event’s venue. Trade visitors are welcome from 10:00 in the morning till 06:00 in the afternoon. Exhibitors have an additional hour before doors open to set up and after the end of the day.

Audience and statistics

If the long history of Anuga hasn’t convinced you of its importance, then we’ll just mention some of the internationally recognized brands that are a fixture every edition - Target, Tesco, dm, Edeka, Kroger, Sainsbury Globus, Coop, Costco and Jumbo. Exhibitors are in a spectacular position to break into new market and broaden their revenue streams as they pitch directly to skilled food trades, trading cooperatives, retailers and wholesalers, health food stores and so much more.

Affordable Hotel Offers near Koelnmesse

If you want to find an accommodation for trade fairs that fits your budget, you should allow our team of professional reservations agents to find the right place for you. Trade Fair Trips Ltd knows its way around Cologne. It takes a few hours for you to book affordable hotels close to Koelnmesse with fast connections to public transport for an easy commute. Trade Fair Trips Ltd can also assist with booth installation and make reservations for meeting facilities for a last-minute presentation.

Past Editions

2021 edition

The 2021 edition of Anuga once again served its role as the leading global F&B industry meeting hub. The edition despite the ongoing pandemic received more than 70 000 visitors and more than 4600 exhibitors. Such high attendance number demonstrated the importance of conducting face-to-face meetings. Anuga's 2021 edition took place as a hybrid  event - a face-to-face exhibition complemented by a digital platform. The exhibition took place at Messe Cologne with strict COVID-19 safety measures in place. According to participants the edition was a success which prompted organisers to proceed with the organisation of Anuga 2023. Said edition will take place between 7.10.2023 and 11.10.2023 at Messe Cologne.