Anuga 2025 guide: The most important questions & answers about the world's largest food fair

Anuga, the world's largest trade fair for food and beverages, is scheduled to take place in Cologne from October 4 to 8, 2025."Where innovations come to the plate and the future becomes tasty!" says the trade fair's own website: Because in 2025 , everything will once again revolve around exciting new products and the latest food trends. Visitors can expect an exchange of information and innovations in the food and beverage industry and we'll tell you why you shouldn't miss Anuga 2025 in Cologne.

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What does Anuga stand for?

ANUGA stands for "Allgemeine Nahrungs- und Genussmittel-Ausstellung" (General Food and Beverage Exhibition) and is one of the largest international trade fairs for food and beverages. The trade fair has been held every two years in Cologne since 1919 and has developed over the years into an important meeting place for manufacturers, retailers, buyers and trade visitors from all over the world. Anuga is divided into 10 trade fairs covering different areas of the food and beverage industry and thus offers a wide range of products and services.

What makes Anuga so special?

Anuga is the world's largest trade fair for food and beverages and is characterized by its versatility and innovative strength. At Anuga 2025, a large number of exhibitors from over 100 countries will present their latest products and solutions in the areas of Bread & Bakery, Chiles & Fresh Food, Dairy, Drinks, Fine Food, Frozen Food, Hot Beverages, Meat and Organic.

Another highlight of Anuga is its international orientation, which enables visitors from all over the world to find out about the latest trends and developments in the global food industry and make international business contacts.

In addition, Anuga offers numerous supporting events, such as congresses, seminars and presentations, which expand visitors' specialist knowledge and promote exchange between industry experts. Particular attention is paid to forward-looking topics such as sustainability and digitalization.

Who is Anuga suitable for?

Anuga is aimed specifically at trade visitors from the food and nutrition industry. If you are a decision-maker from the following sectors, we would recommend that you visit the trade fair:

• Management
• Purchasing/Procurement
• Market management
• sales
• marketing

In addition, those responsible for companies in the out-of-home market for food and beverages such as hotels, traditional gastronomy, system/brand gastronomy, catering, company, communal and social catering are also admitted. Employees from the areas of procurement and use of technical facilities and equipment as well as the area of canteen kitchen planning and the specialist trade for canteen kitchen technology are also welcome. Staff from the field of nutritional sciences can also look forward to buying a ticket for Anuga.

When does Anuga 2025 take place?

Anuga 2025 will take place from October 04 to 08, 2025. Anuga in Cologne is open to trade visitors from Saturday to Wednesday from 10:00-18:00. As usual, the trade fair will be held at the Cologne Exhibition Center and is once again expecting numerous exhibitors and visitors from all over the world. The exhibitors are spread across 11 exhibition halls, arranged according to trade fairs, and are accessible at ground level or by elevator.

How much does a ticket for Anuga 2025 cost?

The admission prices for Anuga 2025 and the cost of permanent tickets have not yet been determined. As soon as we have new information on this, we will inform you directly here.

To stay up to date, we recommend that you visit the official Anuga website and register for the newsletter. Further information on the various ticket categories will also be published here.

How do I get to Anuga in Cologne?

The exhibition grounds are located in Cologne Deutz on the right bank of the Rhine and can be easily reached by public transport as well as by car. However, it is advisable to use public transport to get to Anuga 2025 in order to avoid traffic jams and parking problems.

By train to Anuga:

Deutsche Bahn offers many connections to Cologne. From Cologne Central Station, you can easily reach Anuga by subway (lines 3 or 4).

By plane to Anuga:

Cologne/Bonn Airport is only 15 kilometers away from the trade fair. From the airport you can easily reach Anuga by S-Bahn (line S13).

By car to Anuga:

Anuga is easy to reach via the A1, A3 and A4 highways. However, please note that there is usually a lot of traffic during the trade fair. We recommend that you use Park & Ride parking lots and then travel to the trade fair by public transport.

Arriving at Anuga, how do I find my way around?

If this is your first visit to the trade fair in Cologne, there is of course a clear hall plan for Anuga 2025, which will be made available for you to download free of charge from the website in good time. The list of exhibitors at Anuga 2025 will help you to plan your visit in advance and enjoy the trade fair without wasting time. As a visitor and exhibitor at Anuga 2025, you will also find a lot more information about the trade fair and can gain a deeper insight into how Anuga works.

Our conclusion: We recommend you enjoy!

Anuga is a unique platform for the food and beverage industry that enables exhibitors and visitors alike to find out about the latest trends and developments, make new business contacts and present and discover forward-looking ideas and solutions. You shouldn't miss out on the diversity and internationality. If you want to discuss innovations, make new contacts or are simply looking for inspiration, Anuga 2025 is the right place for you.

Photo: Koelnmesse / Anuga