The retail business continues to evolve quickly, pushed by developments in know-how, altering client behaviour and the rising significance of sustainability.
Retail commerce exhibits play a significant position in exploring new options, showcasing rising developments and connecting all elements of the business.
ESM has ready a listing of must-attend retail and meals sector commerce occasions in 2026.
NRF 2026
11-13 January 2026, New York Metropolis, USA
One of many world’s main retail commerce festivals, NRF 2026 returns to supply guests insights into the most recent applied sciences and improvements reshaping the retail panorama.
The occasion shall be hosted on the Jacob Ok. Javits Conference Heart in New York Metropolis from 11-13 January 2026. For extra data, go to nrfbigshow.nrf.com.
Marca Bologna
14-15 January 2026, Bologna, Italy
Marca Bologna, a B2B commerce truthful, will spotlight new developments within the private-label sector for retailers and producers.
The occasion shall be hosted at BolognaFiere in Bologna, Italy, from 14-15 January 2026.
For extra data, go to marcabybolognafiere.com.
ISM 2026
1-4 February 2026, Cologne, Germany
ISM 2026, a number one confectionery and snack commerce present, is scheduled from 1-4 February 2026 at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany.
Held at the side of ProSweets Cologne, a global provider commerce truthful for the candy and snack business, the occasion will show new developments and improvements for the confectionary sector.
For extra data, go to ism-cologne.com.
Fruit Logistica 2026
4-6 February 2026, Berlin, Germany
At Fruit Logistica, a world fresh-produce commerce present, over 2,300 exhibitors will showcase new merchandise and modern agricultural options.
The occasion will happen at Messe Berlin, from 4-6 February 2026.
For extra data, go to fruitlogistica.com.
EuroShop 2026
22-26 February 2026, Düsseldorf, Germany
EuroShop, a number one retail commerce truthful, will supply insights into retail developments and current its EuroShop RetailDesign Awards within the classes meals, style and life-style, digital, hospitality and sustainability.
Celebrating 60 years Euroshop, this 12 months the occasion shall be hosted at Messe Düsseldorf, Germany, from 22-26 February.
For extra data, go to euroshop.de.
Alimentaria
23-26 March 2026, Barcelona, Spain
Alimentaria, a meals and beverage commerce present, is scheduled from 23-26 March 2026 on the Fira Barcelona Gran Through in Barcelona, Spain.
For its fiftieth anniversary, Alimentaria will unite with Hostelco, bringing collectively producers, patrons and distributors from the meals, beverage and hospitality sector.
For extra data, go to alimentaria.com.
Seafood Expo World 2026
21-23 April 2026, Barcelona, Spain
Seafood Expo World, one of many world’s largest seafood commerce exhibits, will host suppliers from greater than 80 international locations exhibiting a variety of seafood merchandise and gear.
The commerce occasion will embrace the Seafood Excellence World Awards, which can even be held on the Fira Barcelona Gran Through in Barcelona, Spain, from 21-23 April 2026.
For extra data, go to seafoodexpo.com.
Interzoo 2026
12-15 Could 2026, Nuremberg, Germany
Interzoo 2026, a number one commerce present for the pet business, will spotlight the most recent developments in pet provides.
In 2025, the commerce truthful welcomed 37,000 guests and hosted greater than 1,000 exhibitors.
Interzoo 2026 will happen at NürnbergMesse in Nuremberg, Germany, from 12-15 Could 2026.
For extra data, go to interzoo.com.
PLMA ‘World of Personal Label’
19-20 Could 2026, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Since 1986, PLMA’s annual ‘World of Personal Label’ retail occasion has established itself as a number one commerce present of retailer model merchandise.
Highlighting the most recent non-public label improvements, the PLMA will convey retailers and suppliers collectively on the Rai Amsterdam Conference Centre in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 19-20 Could 2026.
For extra data, go to plmainternational.com.
IDDBA 2026
7-9 June 2026, Orlando, USA
The annual IDDBA returns to current the most recent developments of the dairy, deli, bakery and foodservice industries.
Final 12 months, the IDDBA 2025 hosted greater than 1,000 exhibitors and noticed over 10,000 guests.
In 2025, the occasion shall be held on the Orange County Conference Heart in Orlando, Florida, from 7-9 June 2026.
For extra data, go to iddba.org.
Shoptalk Europe
Sep 11 June 2026, Barcelona, Spain
Shoptalk Europe, a number one retail occasion, guarantees to be ‘Europe’s residence for retail innovation’, internet hosting over 180 senior leaders of the retail market providing their perception and discussing new improvements.
The occasion will happen on the Fira Barcelona Gran Through in Barcelona, Spain, from Sep 11 June 2026.
For extra data, go to europe.shoptalk.com.
ISM Center East
15-17 September 2026, Dubai, UAE
The confectionary commerce occasion ISM Center East will showcase the business’s newest developments and modern merchandise from 15-17 September 2026.
Final 12 months, ISM Center East hosted over 700 exhibitors and displayed greater than 60,000 new merchandise of the confectionary class.
In 2026, the occasion will happen at Dubai World Commerce Centre in Dubai, UAE.
For extra data, go to ism-me.com.
NRF 2026: Retails Huge Present Europe
15-17 September 2026, Paris, France
The Europe version of NRF returns to the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris, France, from 15-17 September 2026.
The commerce occasion will host world leaders of the business, discussing the way forward for retail and displaying modern options.
For extra data, go to nrfbigshoweurope.com.
Groceryshop
22-24 September 2026, Las Vegas, USA
Groceryshop, a retail commerce truthful, is scheduled from 22-24 September 2026 on the Mandalay Bay Conference Heart in Las Vegas, USA.
Final 12 months, the occasion explored alternatives in a quickly altering retail market pushed by technological developments.
For extra data, go to groceryshop.com.
Chillventa
13-15 October 2026, Nuremberg, Germany
Chillventa, a number one refrigeration and HVAC truthful, will happen on the NürnbergMesse in Nuremberg, Germany, from 13-15 October 2026.
The commerce occasion will showcase the most recent applied sciences and improvements for refrigeration, air con, air flow and warmth pump techniques.
For extra data, go to chillventa.de.
SIAL Paris
17-21 October 2026, Paris, France
SIAL Paris, a number one worldwide meals truthful, will supply guests insights into the most recent meals improvements, displaying 400,000 merchandise final 12 months.
The occasion shall be hosted on the Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte in Paris, France, from 17-21 October 2026.
For extra data, go to sialparis.com.
Privel
4-5 November 2026, Madrid, Spain
Privel, a brand new Spanish-language commerce truthful will happen on the IFEMA in Madrid, Spain, from 4-5 November.
The occasion, held in partnership with IFEMA Madrid and Alimarket, will convey collectively manufactures and retailers, showcasing new developments of the non-public label market.
For extra data, go to ifema.es.
