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Trade shows, conferences and forums for the food and beverage industry — in Quebec, Canada and Europe.
Thursday, November 5, 2026 · 57 business events · 43 cultural outings
Major events
November 2026 · 53 events
- 3–5Nov
Forum · summitOngoing
GFN Global Summit
The Global FoodBanking Network’s flagship summit is being held in Toronto in partnership with Food Banks Canada. It…
TorontoCanada - 4–5Nov
Forum · summitOngoing
Future of Protein Production Summit
European conference and trade show on scaling up alternative proteins, at RAI Amsterdam: more than 1,500 attendees, 100…
AmsterdamNetherlandsRAI Amsterdam - 4–6Nov
ConferenceOngoing
EFFoST International Conference
Conference of the European Federation of Food Science and Technology in Poznań. Science, Industry, and Digital Technology in…
PoznańPolandCentrum Kultury SAMEK w Posnaniu Bogota ulica Tadeussa Kosciusski 61 715 Posnan Polska Posnan Poland - 4–6Nov
Trade showOngoing
HORECA & ENOEXPO Kraków
Dual trade show at EXPO Kraków: HORECA for the hospitality and restaurant industry and ENOEXPO for wine. Over…
CracoviePolandExpo - 5–7Nov
Trade show
Halal Expo Germany
Halal Products and Services Trade Show in Frankfurt: food, beverages, and other categories, featuring exhibitors from around the…
FrancfortGermanyMesse Frankfurt - 5–6Nov
Trade show
European Commodities Exchange (ECE)
66th European Grain Exchange, at Rotterdam Ahoy: approximately 4,000 professionals from the grain industry and about 100 exhibitors.…
RotterdamNetherlandsRotterdam Ahoy
- 5–7Nov
Trade show
Expoalimenta
Food, Beverage, and Restaurant Trade Show at Exponor (Porto): innovations, products, and seminars. Location: Exponor-feira Internacional Porto (Porto),…
PortoPortugalExponor-feira Internacional Porto - 5–7Nov
Trade show
Expocarne
International Meat and Livestock Fair at Exponor (Porto): processing, packaging, and distribution. Location: Exponor-feira Internacional Porto (Porto), Portugal
PortoPortugalExponor-feira Internacional Porto - 6Nov
Forum · summit
Arrell Food Summit
Annual summit at the Four Seasons in Toronto that brings together leaders, innovators, and stakeholders from across the…
TorontoCanadaFour Seasons Hotel Toronto - 6Nov
Forum · summit
Westminster Food & Nutrition Forum
Conference on the Next Steps for Food Policy in England: Production, Public Health, Affordability, and Food System Resilience,…
LondresUnited Kingdom - 7–9Nov
Trade show
SÜFFA
The German trade show for the meat and deli industry and its suppliers, in Stuttgart: innovations, technologies, seminars,…
StuttgartGermanyMesse Stuttgart - 7–11Nov
Trade show
AGROGEPACIOK
International trade show in Lecce dedicated to technologies and products for ice cream, pastries, chocolate, coffee, and artisanal…
LecceItalyExterna Expo - Fiera Internazionale dell'Arredo degli Spazi Esterni - 9–11Nov
Conference
International Scientific Conference on Cultured Meat
Conference at the MECC Maastricht on research, regulation, and public acceptance of cultured meat. Location: MECC Maastricht (Maastricht),…
MaastrichtNetherlandsMECC Maastricht - 9Nov
Forum · summit
Swiss Italian Food and Wine Forum
Forum of the Italian Chamber of Commerce for Switzerland at the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute (Rüschlikon, Zurich): Swiss and…
ZurichSwitzerlandGottlieb Duttweiler Institut - 10–12Nov
Trade show
BrauBeviale
One of the world's leading trade shows for the beverage industry, held at NürnbergMesse: brewing, bottling, packaging, and…
NurembergGermanyNurnbergMesse GmbH - 10–13Nov
Trade show
Inhouse Farming — Feed & Food Show
DLG Platform in Hanover on Controlled-Environment Agriculture and the Food Systems of the Future: Technologies, Value Chains, and…
HanovreGermanyDeutsche Messe AG - 11–12Nov
Conference
Convenience Leaders Convention
The annual gathering of local retail decision-makers in Hamburg: the entire value chain of neighborhood stores and convenience…
HambourgGermany - 12Nov
Conference
Canadian Coffee Association (CAC) Conference
The Coffee Association of Canada's annual conference at the Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham. An exhibitor fair,…
MarkhamCanadaAngus Glen Golf Club - 12–13Nov
Conference
Food Law & Regulation Canada
A two-day conference in Toronto focusing on food law and regulation in Canada: current issues, regulatory trends, and…
TorontoCanadaOne King West Hotel & Residence - 15–18Nov
Trade show
Horeca Expo Ghent
Belgium's largest hospitality and restaurant trade show, held at Flanders Expo: approximately 50,000 visitors and 650 exhibitors—equipment, coffee,…
GandBelgiumFlanders Expo
- 15–17Nov
Trade show
Gustus
Trade show for the restaurant and food industry at the Mostra d'Oltremare in Naples: products, equipment, and trends…
NaplesItalyMostra DOltremare - 17–19Nov
Trade show
Food Ingredients Europe (Fi Europe)
The world's leading trade show for food ingredients, held at Messe Frankfurt: approximately 27,000 visitors and 1,650 exhibitors—suppliers,…
FrancfortGermanyMesse Frankfurt - 17–20Nov
Trade show
SIMEI
The international trade show for winemaking, bottling, and beverage equipment, held at Fiera Milano (Rho). The global benchmark…
RhoItalyFiera Milano - 17–19Nov
Trade show
BIOEXPO Warsaw
Organic Food and Products Fair at Ptak Warsaw Expo: approximately 10,000 visitors and 300 exhibitors. Location: PTAK WARSAW…
PruszkówPolandPTAK WARSAW EXPO - 17–19Nov
Trade show
Food Tech Expo
Food Production and Processing Technology Trade Show at Ptak Warsaw Expo: approximately 9,000 visitors and 150 exhibitors. Location:…
PruszkówPolandPTAK WARSAW EXPO - 17–19Nov
Trade show
InSupplements Expo
International Trade Show for Dietary Supplements and Functional Foods at Ptak Warsaw Expo: active ingredients, formulation, packaging, regulations,…
PruszkówPolandPTAK WARSAW EXPO - 17–19Nov
Trade show
Global Food Expo — International Food Trade Show
Major food and food industry trade show at Ptak Warsaw Expo: alternative proteins, food safety, packaging, HORECA equipment,…
PruszkówPolandPTAK WARSAW EXPO - 18–20Nov
Conference
ICOP — International Conference of Fruit and Vegetable Producer Organizations
The European fruit and vegetable industry is gathering in Weiz to discuss political and economic developments in the…
WeizAustriagfa-consulting gmbh - 18–19Nov
Trade show
Bellavita Expo London
Annual trade show for Italian (and Spanish, Croatian, and Slovenian) products at Olympia London: approximately 10,000 visitors—restaurant chains,…
LondresUnited KingdomOlympia London - 18–19Nov
Conference
Insects as Food and Feed SIG
Royal Entomological Society Meeting in London on Insects in Human and Animal Food: Research, Insect Proteins, and Sustainability.…
LondresUnited KingdomCentral Location, London - 19–22Nov
Trade show
Toronto Chocolate Show
After two sold-out events in Montreal, the Salon du Chocolat is coming to the Toronto Congress Centre. North…
TorontoCanadaThe Toronto Congress Centre - 19–20Nov
Forum · summit
Global Food & Agri Summit
Summit in Lisbon on the progress and challenges in food and agriculture, featuring industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers.…
LisbonnePortugal - 19–22Nov
Trade show
Xantar — International Gastronomic Tourism Fair
The 27th edition of the only accredited international gourmet tourism fair on the Iberian Peninsula, in Ourense (Galicia).…
OurenseSpain - 23Nov
Trade show
Grocery Connex
The gathering of Canada's grocery industry leaders: conferences, expert panels, and networking focused on innovation in the food…
TorontoCanadaFairmont Royal York - 23–24Nov
Forum · summit
Food Market & Trade Forum
Forum at the Sheraton Grand Warsaw on food safety, automation, digitization, and consumer trends, featuring leaders from the…
VarsoviePolandSheraton Grand Warsaw - 24–25Nov
Conference
German Meat Congress (Deutscher Fleisch-Kongress)
The leading trade show for the entire meat value chain in Germany, held at the Rheingoldhalle in Mainz.…
MayenceGermanyRheingoldhalle - 24–25Nov
Conference
FoodWorX
An event exclusively for senior executives in the food manufacturing industry, held in Amsterdam: quality, digital supply chains,…
AmsterdamNetherlands - 24–26Nov
Trade show
FRUIT POLAND
International Fruit Growing Trade Show at Ptak Warsaw Expo: equipment, sustainable practices, and products. Location: PTAK WARSAW EXPO…
PruszkówPolandPTAK WARSAW EXPO - 24–26Nov
Trade show
Warsaw Agro Week
Agriculture, Livestock, and Arboriculture Fair at Ptak Warsaw Expo: approximately 28,000 visitors and 480 exhibitors expected. Location: PTAK…
PruszkówPolandPTAK WARSAW EXPO - 24–25Nov
Conference
Fruitnet Citrus Congress
The global hub for the citrus trade, at the Meliá Valencia. Strategies for growing and increasing profitability in…
ValenceSpainMeliá Valencia - 25–28Nov
Trade show
Agraria
Austria's leading agriculture and forestry trade show, held at Messe Wels: approximately 430 exhibitors across 76,000 m². Location:…
WelsAustriaMesse Wels GmbH - 25–26Nov
Conference
BC Dairy Industry Conference
British Columbia Dairy Industry Annual Conference at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. A forum for discussion on the future…
VancouverCanadaFairmont Hotel Vancouver - 25Nov
Trade show
Morning 3R — Syndifrais
A morning event organized by Syndifrais, the trade association for manufacturers of fresh dairy products, at the Villepinte…
ParisFranceParc des Expositions de Villepinte - 25–27Nov
Trade show
Interpoma
An international trade show dedicated to apples—cultivation, storage, and marketing—at Messe Bozen in Bolzano. A must-attend event for…
BolzanoItalyMesse Bozen - 25–27Nov
Trade show
Frutech — Mediterranean Fruit and Vegetable Trade Show
Trade show for the fruit and vegetable industry at SiciliaFiera (Misterbianco, Catania): producers, distributors, and retailers; sustainable technologies…
MisterbiancoItalySiciliaFiera - Varco Nord #7 - 25Nov
Conference
Proactive Food Safety Europe
One-day conference in Amsterdam on food safety: protocols, technologies, and risk management. Location: Just Eat Takeaway.com (Amsterdam), Netherlands
AmsterdamNetherlandsJust Eat Takeaway.com - 26Nov
Trade show
BFREPA — British Free Range Show
The British Free-Range Egg Producers Association's trade show and conference at the Telford International Centre. Location: Telford International…
TelfordUnited KingdomTelford International Centre - 27–29Nov
Trade show
EVOO Trends
An event dedicated to extra virgin olive oil at the Fiera di Roma: producers, distributors, and experts; tastings;…
RomeItalyFiera di Roma - 29Nov
Trade show
RAW WINE Berlin
The international fair for artisanal and natural wines: winemakers, industry professionals, and wine enthusiasts—two days of tastings. Part…
BerlinGermany - 29–2Nov–Dec
Trade show
MIG — International Artisanal Ice Cream Exhibition
The world's premier showcase for artisanal gelato, at Longarone Fiere Dolomiti. Flavors, techniques, equipment, and trends, featuring workshops,…
LongaroneItalyLongarone Fiere Dolomiti - 30–1Nov–Dec
Forum · summit
Advanced Summit on Food Law and Regulation, Canada
An advanced summit on Canadian food law bringing together legal counsel, regulatory affairs executives, government officials, and industry…
TorontoCanadaOne King West Hotel & Residence - 30Nov
Trade show
VitignoItalia
Italian Wine Fair, 20th edition, at the Eurostars Hotel Excelsior in Naples. Producers from all over Italy, international…
NaplesItalyEurostars Hotel Excelsior - 30–1Nov–Dec
Trade show
World Bulk Wine Exhibition
The Global Bulk Wine Fair at RAI Amsterdam: producers, buyers, and bulk wine experts from around the world.…
AmsterdamNetherlandsRAI Amsterdam
December 2026 · 4 events
- 1–3Dec
Trade show
Vinitech-Sifel
The biennial trade show for equipment and services for vineyards, wine, fruits, and vegetables, held at the Bordeaux…
BordeauxFranceParc des Expositions de Bordeaux - 1–2Dec
Conference
International Conference on Food Allergens
Conference at the Atrium Hotel in Mainz bringing together researchers, healthcare professionals, and industry representatives to discuss the…
MayenceGermanyAtrium Hotel Mainz - 1–2Dec
Conference
International Sugar Organization Seminar
OIS Annual Seminar at Church House, Westminster: The Global Sugar Market, Ethanol, and Sustainability, featuring industry representatives, policymakers,…
LondresUnited KingdomChurch House, Westminster - 8–10Dec
Trade show
Choco Tec
International Trade Fair for Chocolate and Confectionery Technologies, at the Congress-Centrum Koelnmesse in Cologne: innovations, processes, and seminars.…
CologneGermanyCongress-Centrum Koelmesse