Food industry

They alternate. Anuga in Cologne runs odd years; SIAL Paris runs even years. Both are world-leading. Most buyers attend both in alternating years. Anuga has slightly more retail focus; SIAL has slightly more food-service and innovation emphasis.

Strongly so. Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona (annual) is the most important fair for the seafood industry, with major Norwegian presence. The Norwegian Seafood Council typically runs a substantial national pavilion.

IFFA in Frankfurt every three years is the world's leading meat-industry fair. Slaughtering, processing, packaging and increasingly alternative proteins. IBA covers baking; BrauBeviale covers beverages. Each segment has its specialist fair.

Yes — sharply growing tracks at Anuga, SIAL and IFFA. Dedicated zones for plant-based, cultivated meat, fermentation-based proteins and alternative dairy. The biggest brands launch new products at these fairs.

Roughly: Anuga/SIAL alternate (autumn). IFFA every three years (May). Seafood Expo Global annual (April/May). BrauBeviale annual (November). IBA every three years. Most professionals build a rotation that covers their specific category.

Yes. Interpack in Düsseldorf is the world's leading packaging fair — every three years. Strongly relevant for any food, beverage or pharma producer. Sustainable packaging (recyclable mono-materials, fibre-based) is a major track.