About this expo
FOODTECH is an international exhibition held annually in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, focusing on the rapid developments in food and beverage, packaging, machinery, and technology sectors. This event is a key component of a larger agribusiness forum in the Balkans, taking place alongside AGRA (agriculture), VINARIA (vine-growing and winemaking), and TASTES FROM ITALY, attracting approximately 700 companies from over 30 countries annually. It serves as a vital platform for showcasing high-quality healthy products and modern production solutions.
The exhibition features a wide array of products and services, including food raw materials, processing equipment, packaging technology, beverages, and tobacco products. Specific exhibit sectors cover clean and healthy foods, plant-based superfoods, gourmet delicacies, and advanced technologies for food processing and storage. Exhibitors present solutions for FOOD PROCESSING, FOOD SAFETY, AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS, SERVICES, INGREDIENTS, and BRANDING & CONSULTING. The target audience includes professionals, experts, traders, restaurateurs, and general consumers, providing opportunities for direct contacts and market expansion.
Attendees can explore a technological zone with live demonstrations of equipment for raw material processing, food production, sorting, packaging, and labeling. The event also hosts competitions such as the "New Product on the Bulgarian Market" and a National Design Competition, alongside various demonstrations, tastings, and masterclasses. FOODTECH offers significant sales potential for equipment manufacturers and specialists, serving as a springboard for business growth and a platform to win prestigious industry awards.
Highlights
5 items- UFI Approved
- Held at International Fair Plovdiv, Bulgaria
- Part of a larger agribusiness forum, co-located with AGRA, VINARIA, and TASTES FROM ITALY
- Attracted 160 exhibitors from 7 countries and approximately 53,000 visitors (FOODTECH 2025)
- The forum annually attracts approximately 700 companies from more than 30 countries
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does FOODTECH Plovdiv 2027 take place?+
FOODTECH Plovdiv 2027 will take place from February 17 to February 21, 2027, at the International Fair Plovdiv in Plovdiv, Bulgaria.
Who organizes FOODTECH?+
FOODTECH is organized by International Fair Plovdiv, under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food or the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry. Co-organizers include the Association of Meat Processors in Bulgaria, Association of Dairy Processors in Bulgaria, Union of the Processers of Fruit and Vegetables, Federation of Bakers and Confectioners in Bulgaria, and Bulgarian Active Consumers Association.
What industries and products are covered at FOODTECH?+
FOODTECH covers food, drinks, packaging, machinery, and technology. This includes food raw materials and additives, processing equipment, packaging systems, beverages, tobacco products, eco-friendly and healthy foods, gourmet delicacies, and modern cuisine solutions. Specific categories for FOODTECH 2025 included FOOD PROCESSING, FOOD SAFETY, AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS, SERVICES, INGREDIENTS, and BRANDING & CONSULTING.
How can I attend or exhibit at FOODTECH?+
Exhibitors can gain market share, make direct contacts with partners and customers, and showcase equipment with significant sales potential. Visitors, including professionals and general consumers, can explore new products, attend demonstrations, tastings, and masterclasses. An online catalog is available at fairinfo.fair.bg to see participating companies.
What are the practical details for participation, such as tickets or application deadlines?+
Applications for participation for FOODTECH 2025 were open until December 15, 2024. Regular tickets for FOODTECH 2025 cost BGN 15, while tickets for retired, disabled people, and students cost BGN 8.