Anuga Cologne
04. - 08. October 2025 | World's leading food fair for trade, gastronomy, and the out-of-home market
In 157 days
Date:
04.10.2025 - 08.10.2025*
Saturday - Wednesday, 5 days
Trade Show Contact
info@koelnmesse.de
www.koelnmesse.de
Audience:
professional visitors only
Cycle:
biennially
Year of foundation:
1951
The ANUGA in Cologne, the name of which is an abbreviation for the "General Food and Beverage Exhibition," is considered the leading global food trade fair catering to retail, gastronomy, and the out-of-home market. The fair is organized by the renowned Koelnmesse GmbH, recognized for its expertise in coordinating large international exhibitions. Since its inception in 1951, ANUGA has taken on a central role in the Food & Beverage industry.
The exhibition takes place every two years in October on the impressive grounds of the Cologne Fair. With a specialized concept, ANUGA showcases ten main themes, including ANUGA Fine Food, ANUGA Drinks, ANUGA Chilled & Fresh Food, among others. It covers a broad range of products and services - from food and beverages to technology for the gastronomy sector, as well as services for food retailers and gastronomy.
A highlight of the fair is the ANUGA trend topics, which highlight the current demands in the industry and the market's direction.
Exhibitors primarily hail from the sectors of production, import, and wholesale of food and beverages, technology for gastronomy, and services for food retailers and gastronomy. The fair's international ambiance attracts visitors from almost every country in the world, facilitating cross-border business and networking.
It's noteworthy that ANUGA Cologne serves as a model for various fairs worldwide, including ANUGA Select Brazil and ANUFOOD China, to name just a couple, which are also organized by Koelnmesse GmbH.
In conclusion, the city of Cologne, with its central location and excellent transport links, especially to the exhibition grounds, is the perfect venue for this prestigious event. Whether by car, train, or plane, the Cologne Fair is easily accessible and offers a unique setting for business encounters and culinary discoveries.
On the whole the organisers welcomed on the 5 days of the fair, from 09. October to 13. October 2021, about 4443 exhibitors and 69549 visitors from 169 countries on the Anuga in Cologne.
For the 38th time there is the Anuga on 5 days from Sat., 04.10.2025 to Wed., 08.10.2025 in Cologne.
Local time:
07:37 h (UTC +02:00)
Cologne:
Walpurga's Night