About the Event
WorldFood Istanbul is Turkey's most prestigious and comprehensive international food trade fair, bringing together all stakeholders of the food industry every year. Celebrating its 34th edition, this major event will take place at Istanbul Expo Center (IFM) between December 15-18, 2026. The fair covers an extensive range spanning the entire value chain of the food industry, from food production and processing technologies to packaging and marketing. WorldFood Istanbul's primary objective is to showcase the latest trends, technologies, and products in the sector while providing an ideal platform for developing national and international business partnerships.
The fair addresses food producers, processors, distributors, retailers, restaurant chains, hotel operators, catering companies, and all professionals working in the field of food technologies. Particularly with the addition of the FoodTech Special Section in recent years, it has become a major attraction for companies working in food processing and packaging technologies. This special section provides an important platform where the latest technologies shaping food production are displayed and sector professionals meet.
The target audience for WorldFood Istanbul is quite broad:
- Food producers and suppliers
- Food processing technology companies
- Packaging and wrapping solution providers
- Supermarket chains and retail representatives
- Horeca sector (hotel, restaurant, catering) professionals
- Import and export companies
- Food engineers and industry experts
The fair continues to be the most important meeting point in the sector with increasing numbers of participants and visitors each year. The organization, which achieved record success in its 33rd edition, has hosted thousands of visitors from numerous countries and hosted more than 9,000 B2B meetings. These figures demonstrate how important WorldFood Istanbul is not only nationally but also internationally. The main product and technology groups displayed at the fair include processed food products, organic and natural products, beverages, food additives, food processing machinery, packaging technologies, and cold chain solutions.
WorldFood Istanbul is more than just an exhibition space, as it also hosts parallel events that shape the future of the industry. The Food Tech Garage Start-Up Zone supports innovative entrepreneurs in food technologies, while the Show Kitchen and Chef Workshops bring leading names from the gastronomy world together with sector professionals. Furthermore, conferences, seminars, and panel discussions held during the fair address current industry topics and provide valuable information to participants. These events strengthen the fair's educational dimension, enabling industry professionals to develop themselves.
With its international dimension, WorldFood Istanbul plays a critical role in positioning Turkey as the food hub of the region. Hosting participating companies and visitors from numerous countries, the fair increases the export potential of the Turkish food sector while becoming an important attraction for foreign investors. Special programs such as the VIP Hosted Buyer Program and ICA Connect support the establishment of international business connections, encouraging Turkish companies to enter global markets. WorldFood Istanbul serves as a bridge between European, Asian, and African markets by leveraging Turkey's strategic geographic position to its advantage.
