Fi Europe’s stand-out 30th edition in Paris this year welcomed 24,351 visitors along with 1,470 exhibitors from across the global food, beverage, nutrition, food technology, and pet food sectors. This coming together created and amplified the human connection that exemplified one of the world’s most influential food industry trade shows. A facilitator of future innovation, the event exceeded expectations and gave attendees an early glimpse of the trends set to shape the industry in the coming year – which Informa is making available in its latest report, ‘Uncovering innovation: The Fi Europe Trend Guide 2026’.
Said Yannick Verry, Brand Director, Fi Europe: “Fi Europe has always been about bringing people together, and this year it was clear how much the industry values that connection. The show floor was buzzing with a real sense of community. The conversations happening in our hubs, theatres and networking events weren’t just meaningful in the moment – they’re the catalyst for the innovations we’ll see shaping the market in 2026. We’re excited to carry this momentum forward as we prepare for Frankfurt next year.”
According to the organisers, efforts to emphasise the human connection were central to the 30th anniversary edition. The Community Hub – a dedicated space designed to bring together micro-communities and industry groups – facilitated collaboration and knowledge-sharing through presentations and gatherings, while the Tasting Bar invited attendees to experience ingredients through sensory product samples. The Innovation Awards also facilitated the celebration of ground-breaking achievements and offered a chance for attendees to expand their networks in a joyous, relaxed environment. Collectively, these efforts resulted in an unprecedented community spirit that rippled across the show floor.
Added Verry: “Importantly, we’re again going to take learnings from this year’s show to shape the next edition. For instance, over 200 people attended the inaugural pet nutrition networking event. Based on this, and feedback from delegates during the show, we expect the pet food area to triple in size in Frankfurt. Similarly, we plan to double the amount of space dedicated to food manufacturing equipment and services in 2026.”
Fi Europe 2026 will take place at Messe Frankfurt, Germany, from 17 – 19 November 2026, before its return to Paris in 2027. For more visit figlobal.com/europe/en/home.html
