FOOD EXPO, the leading F&B trade show in Southeast Europe, is not just a business event, but the catalyst that shapes the ideal environment for investment and growth. In this year’s exhibition, this fact was proven in flying colors once again!
By showcasing the most modern trends and innovations, FOOD EXPO 2025 continued to pave the way for the Food and Beverage industry of the future, offering inspiration and guidance to all professionals in the sector.
1,300 Exhibitors, 200 international participations, 34,978 visitors, 3,600+ international buyers, 1,000 Hosted Buyers from 80 target markets. These numbers tell the story of its resounding success!
People from Organized Retail, Wholesale, Hotels, and Mass Catering, both from Greece and other countries, came together at this year’s trade show. These professionals had the opportunity to discover more than 50,000 high-quality and nutritionally valuable food and beverages from the exhibitors, to hold meaningful meetings with their representatives, and to close profitable deals.
It should be noted that more than 600 producers from every corner of Greece participated through organized participations from Regions, Chambers, and Municipalities, and brought all the authentic flavors of the Greek land. Through their careful branding, they proved that they are worth a place on the shelves of foreign businesses. The fact that visitors from the provinces recorded a significant number confirms the breadth of the commercial dynamism of the exhibition.
An unforgettable journey through flavors and innovation
At the exhibitors’ booths, visitors to FOOD EXPO 2025 had the opportunity to see an exceptionally wide variety of products up close. Among these were extra virgin olive oil, products with eco-friendly packaging, honey, bars, kombucha drinks, jams, syrupy sweets with 0% sugar, authentic Greek cheeses, chocolates, dairy and premium cheese products, and many more. Furthermore, OENOTELIA with a wide range of the finest wines and premium spirits, met the demands of the wine market and once again emerged as a pivotal wine trade show.
During the exhibition, visitors attended excellent speeches and interesting seminars by market executives and representatives of industry bodies, receiving comprehensive updates on developments and new trends in the F&B sector. Additionally, the 1st International BEVERAGE SUMMIT in Greece was held with internationally renowned speakers who shared business insights, tips, knowledge, and opinions on innovations and prospects in the beverage sector.
At the same time, the gastronomic excellence and quality of Greek products were showcased through live cooking shows with the thematic title “The Greek Food Tour” held at the Mediterranean Food Stage, and of course, the Workshops & Seminars Stage hosted prominent figures in branding, F&B market executives, and discussions from industry bodies that not only informed professionals about developments but also inspired them.
FOOD EXPO 2025 was not just an exhibition but a celebration of gastronomy and innovation. With the presence of thousands of professionals and buyers from around the world, it was confirmed that Greece can stand worthily in the global food and beverage market. The unique flavors, pioneering trends, and traditional products presented laid the foundations for a bright future in the sector. FOOD EXPO 2025 achieved explosive success, full of inspiration and creativity, and left an indelible mark on the hearts of all participants.
See you again in 2026 (14 – 16 March)!
