Fi Europe, part of the Fi Global portfolio of exhibitions, is Europe’s leading event for the food and beverage (F&B) ingredients industry and alternates between Frankfurt (Germany) and Paris (France).
This December, Fi Europe 2025 returns to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for its landmark 30th edition.
Since its launch in Utrecht in 1986, Food ingredients Europe has grown from a regional gathering into the world’s leading platform for food and beverage ingredients.
Fi Europe is where the world’s tastemakers come together to shape the future of food through innovation, insight and partnership. Fi Europe has become the essential meeting place for the global F&B community.
It attracts buyers from food and beverage manufacturing and distribution to suppliers of ingredients, equipment and solutions.
From ingredients and finished products to cutting-edge technologies, Fi Europe remains the hub where inspiration meets opportunity.
Paris welcomes the global ingredients powerhouse for the 30th edition
From 2–4 December 2025, Paris will once again host this international showcase of food innovation. More than 1550 exhibitors and an anticipated 24,500 attendees from 135-plus countries will gather under one roof for three days of networking, discovery and business.
The centrally located Paris Expo Porte de Versailles offers unmatched accessibility, reinforcing the event’s position at the heart of food innovation.
Exhibitor numbers continue to grow year-on-year, a clear reflection of the industry’s confidence in Fi Europe as the home of food ingredients.
The event remains the definitive platform to foster collaboration and drive the future of the F&B industry.
Specialised zones and country pavilions
Fi Europe 2025’s expanded show floor is carefully designed to address the sector’s most pressing needs. Four dedicated areas ensure attendees can focus on the solutions most relevant to them.
Food ingredients: The beating heart of Fi Europe, this area showcases thousands of food and beverage ingredients, including plant-based proteins, natural colours, functional emulsifiers, clean-label sweeteners and more.
Health ingredients: Explore a wide array of functional, nutritional and value-adding ingredients, alongside science-backed innovations including vitamins, dietary fibres and algae.
Petfood supplier hub: Returning after a successful 2024 debut, this dedicated space features the latest in pet food ingredients, technologies, packaging and processing. With curated content on consumer trends, regulation and safety, it is a must-visit for established pet food manufacturers and F&B brands diversifying into this fast-growing market.
Food technology and solutions zone: An enhanced space focused on cutting-edge technologies designed to optimise efficiency, streamline operations and strengthen supply chains.
Ready-to-market (new in 2025): Discover a curated showcase of fully developed, shelf-ready products, private label opportunities and go-to-market solutions primed for launch.
The show floor also features the Startup Pavilion, home to some of the industry’s most disruptive newcomers. Expect breakthroughs in plant-based fermentation, alternative proteins, Chlorella, authenticity testing technologies and much more.
In addition, more than 25 country pavilions will spotlight region-specific solutions from China, Denmark, France, Germany, India, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Turkey, the US and more.
Insights from industry experts: learning opportunities at Fi Europe 2025
Beyond the exhibition, Fi Europe’s content agenda delivers unparalleled learning opportunities. Designed to suit audiences ranging from C-suite leaders to R&D specialists, the programme explores industry wide challenges and opportunities in areas such as sustainability, regulation and innovation.
Speakers include experts from leading organisations such as Innova Market Insights, Mintel, QINA and Lux Research, ensuring every session is grounded in science, data and forward-looking analysis.
Fi Europe conference
Running across two and a half days, the Fi Europe Conference offers a concentrated, science-led programme tailored for innovation, product development and strategy professionals.
Through keynotes, panel discussions and case studies, participants will gain deep insight into the trends revolutionising the food industry.
This year’s agenda is structured around five themes: Reformulation, Plant-Based and Alternatives, Health & Wellness, Tech-Led Ingredient Innovations and Solutions, and Functional Food & Drink.
Future of nutrition lunch and learn (new in 2025)
Launching this year, this exclusive event is designed for C-suite and strategy leaders seeking to futureproof their businesses.
Combining keynotes, interactive workshops and high-level networking, it will explore the solutions shaping resilient food systems and uncover opportunities set to transform the industry during the next 3–5 years.
Fetch the future: pet food edition (new in 2025)
This programme focuses exclusively on pet nutrition — one of today’s fastest-growing F&B markets. Bringing together decision makers, innovators and established players, it will explore the trends and technologies redefining the pet food category.
Women’s networking breakfast
Returning with renewed energy, this year’s “Empower, Lead, Connect” theme highlights the achievements of women shaping the F&B sector.
Featuring a panel of trailblazing leaders and an interactive leadership session, the breakfast provides a platform for knowledge-sharing and career empowerment.
Networking and celebrating excellence
Fi Europe is as much about relationships as it is about innovation and business.
In addition to targeted networking events such as the Women’s Networking Breakfast and Pet Food Networking Programme, and the Future of Nutrition Lunch and Learn, attendees can connect with peers through informal meet-ups and tailored matchmaking opportunities.
Fi Europe is the place to meet new business partners and nurture and strengthen existing relationships. The Fi Europe Celebration and Awards will celebrate the industry’s most groundbreaking achievements while raising a toast to the event’s 30th edition.
This exclusive evening is open to VIP ticket holders or is available as an add-on to purchase with a standard ticket.
Why attend Fi Europe?
- Global reach: Meet more than 1550 exhibitors and 24,500 industry professionals from 135-plus countries.
- Source thousands of ingredients: Explore specialised zones covering food, health, pet food and food technology.
- Future-focused learning: Gain insights from world-leading experts at the Fi Europe Conference, Innovation Hub, Lunch and Learn and more.
- Unrivalled networking: Build connections with industry leaders, suppliers, startups and experts.
- Celebrate innovation: Recognise the partnerships and products driving the next chapter of F&B at the Fi Europe Celebration and Awards.
Secure your place
Registration for Fi Europe 2025 is now open. Visit the website today to secure your place and discover the future of food ingredients.