Anuga 2027 Dates — Oct 9-13 Koelnmesse Köln | Food & Beverage Exhibition Stand Builder

Anuga 2027 takes place 9-13 October 2027 at Koelnmesse, Köln, Germany. Organised by Koelnmesse GmbH, Anuga is the world's largest food and beverage trade fair — the 2025 edition registered 7,900+ exhibitors from 118 countries and 142,000+ trade visitors from 200 countries, with USD 5 billion+ in deals signed during the five-day show.

## Why Exhibit at Anuga 2027?

The global food and beverage trade market is approximately USD 9 trillion, with retail buying decisions concentrated in 12-15 multinational buying groups that control 70%+ of European food distribution. Anuga is where these buying groups source for the following 24-month procurement cycle. Specific buyer categories present:

• •European retail buying groups: AMS Sourcing, EMD, Coopernic, Carrefour World Trade, REWE Group, Edeka, Auchan, Aldi Buying Group, Lidl Stiftung, Albert Heijn, Ahold Delhaize
• •MENA retail buyers: Carrefour MENA, Lulu Hypermarket (sourcing for 250+ stores), Spinneys, Choithrams, Union Cooperative
• •Asian distributors: Cold Storage Singapore, Mitsubishi Foods Japan, Lotte Korea, BHG China
• •HORECA distributors: Metro Cash & Carry, BIDfood, Sysco, US Foods
• •Specialty importers: Whole Foods Market, Eataly, Sprouts, Tesco Specialty
• •Foodservice operators: McDonald's, Yum Brands, Compass Group, Sodexo, Aramark procurement teams
• •National food export-promotion agencies: ICE Agency (Italy), Business France, ICEX (Spain), Bord Bia (Ireland), Innovation Norway, JETRO (Japan), KOTRA (Korea), TIM (Türkiye)

Anuga uses a unique 10-thematic-hall format that segments the show by category — Anuga Fine Food, Anuga Frozen, Anuga Meat, Anuga Bread & Bakery, Anuga Drinks, Anuga Dairy, Anuga Chilled & Fresh Food, Anuga Hot Beverages, Anuga Organic, Anuga Culinary Concepts. Buyers visit only the halls relevant to their category — making the format more efficient than generic food shows.

## Exhibition Stand Solutions for Anuga 2027

Evreka Stand provides turnkey exhibition stand solutions for Anuga exhibitors. Three typical engagement formats:

• •Major food brand / multinational custom stand — 200-600 m², integrated tasting stations, cold-chain display sections, hospitality lounge for buying-group meetings, separate retail-buyer meeting cabins. Typical budget €80,000-€220,000.
• •SME / regional food exporter modular stand — 18-100 m², Maxima modular system with tasting counter + product showcase + meeting cabin. Typical budget €12,000-€50,000.
• •National pavilion / food export-promotion body — 200-1,500 m² coordinated multi-company pavilion. Turkish pavilion (TİM organised), Italian (ICE Agency), Spanish (ICEX), French (Business France), Korean (KOTRA), Japanese (JETRO), Thai (DITP) pavilions are Anuga annuals.

## International Exhibitor Logistics — Istanbul to Köln

The Istanbul → Köln logistics chain runs sealed-container road freight via TIR corridor (Bulgaria → Romania → Hungary → Czech Republic → Germany) in 4-5 working days, one of our most predictable routes. ATA Carnet accepted at EU border. Schengen visa-free for Turkish business passport holders.

For food samples and tasting products, EU food import certification through Türk Gıda Kodeksi compliance + EU TRACES system documentation is required — typical processing 4-6 weeks pre-show. Cold-chain products require additional EU temperature-controlled shipping documentation.

Köln Bonn Airport (CGN) is 15 km from Koelnmesse — typical transit 20-30 minutes. Koelnmesse offers 284,000 m² of indoor exhibition space across 11 halls.

## Hall Structure at Koelnmesse for Anuga

Anuga uses the full Koelnmesse footprint with category-specific allocation:

• •Halls 1-3 — Anuga Fine Food (gourmet, premium, ethnic specialty)
• •Halls 4-5 — Anuga Frozen, Anuga Meat, Anuga Bread & Bakery
• •Halls 6-7 — Anuga Drinks (alcoholic + non-alcoholic), Anuga Hot Beverages (coffee, tea)
• •Hall 8 — Anuga Dairy
• •Hall 9 — Anuga Chilled & Fresh Food
• •Hall 10 — Anuga Organic
• •Hall 11 — Anuga Culinary Concepts (private label, contract manufacturing)

Booth allocation typically closes 5-6 months before the show — by April-May 2027 for the October 2027 edition.

## Past Editions — Reference Data

• •Anuga 2025 (4-8 October 2025) — 7,900+ exhibitors from 118 countries, 142,000+ trade visitors from 200 countries, USD 5B+ in deals
• •Anuga 2023 (7-11 October 2023) — 7,900+ exhibitors, 140,000+ visitors
• •Anuga 2021 (9-13 October 2021) — 4,600+ exhibitors (COVID-restricted edition)

## Booking Timeline

For 9 October 2027 opening:

• •April-May 2027 — Booth allocation confirmed with Koelnmesse + EU food import certification submitted
• •May-June 2027 — Design brief + 3D concept + revisions (4-5 weeks)
• •July-August 2027 — Production at Istanbul facility (5-6 weeks)
• •Mid-September 2027 — TIR road freight to Köln (4-5 days transit + 5-day on-site buffer)
• •Late September 2027 — On-site assembly + cold-chain power coordination + EU food sample clearance
• •9 October 2027 — Show opens

## Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is Anuga 2027? 9-13 October 2027 at Koelnmesse, Köln, Germany. Biennial event organised by Koelnmesse.

How large is Anuga? 2025 edition: 7,900+ exhibitors from 118 countries and 142,000+ trade visitors from 200 countries. World's largest food and beverage trade fair.

What EU food import certifications are required for samples? Türk Gıda Kodeksi compliance + EU TRACES system documentation for any food samples or tasting products. Halal certification, ingredient list, country-of-origin, manufacturing facility approval, shelf-life data required. Typical processing 4-6 weeks pre-show.

What is the typical Anuga booth size and cost? SME / regional food exporter: 18-100 m² modular (€12-50K). Major food brand / multinational: 200-600 m² custom (€80-220K). National pavilion: 200-1,500 m².

Can Evreka Stand build a stand for Anuga 2027? Yes — turnkey design, build and on-site Köln installation. TIR road freight from Istanbul is fast (4-5 days). Cold-chain power coordination and EU TRACES food sample clearance included in standard project management. Past food-sector projects include Porland FHA HoReCa Singapore 2024 (Sustainability Award winner). Contact Evreka Stand for a written budget within 24 hours.