SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 14, 2025 – Anuga Fine Food 2025 has opened in Cologne as the largest edition in its history, bringing together over 4,300 exhibitors and 135 group stands. The trade fair highlights how delicatessen, gourmet, and premium food products are shaping global markets, with strong international representation and a growing emphasis on health-conscious and luxury-driven offerings.
Record-Breaking Participation Across Global Food Leaders
The event features established brands including Altunkaya, Calvo, Develey, Saclà, La Molisana, Pietro Coricelli, and PT. Indofood, alongside new participants such as Antonio Viani, Nisshin, Samyang, and Reina Group. International pavilions from China, France, Italy, Korea, Spain, Turkey, the USA, and newcomers like Malta, Kyrgyzstan, and Nigeria demonstrate the fair’s global scope.
Confex and Passage 4/5: Expanding the Premium Segment
A new exhibition center, Confex, has been added to accommodate both individual companies and country groups from Dubai, India, Saudi Arabia, and Ukraine. Passage 4/5 focuses exclusively on premium and gourmet specialties, offering more space for high-level congresses and B2B networking. For manufacturers and importers, these venues provide a targeted setting to showcase innovation and meet international buyers.
Premium Food Market Growth Outpaces Global Averages
The premium segment is experiencing significant momentum. According to Innova Market Insights, the category has grown at an average of six percent annually, with Africa and Eastern Europe emerging as particularly strong markets. Leading regions for product launches include the USA, India, and Great Britain. Consumer research underscores this trend:
- 43% of buyers report that a premium label strongly influences their purchasing decision
- 15% actively seek products containing luxury or high-value ingredients
Health-Conscious and Lifestyle Trends Driving Innovation
Demand for premium food aligns closely with consumer health priorities. Products marketed as additive-free, vegetarian, high-protein, or gluten-free continue to expand their market share. These attributes are particularly relevant for retailers, private-label developers, and foodservice operators seeking to address the rising demand for “better-for-you” indulgence.
Industry Leaders Converge in Cologne for Strategic Partnerships
With its expanded footprint across multiple halls, Anuga Fine Food 2025 provides a critical platform for:
- Food manufacturers seeking to access global distribution channels
- Importers and wholesalers scouting new premium suppliers
- Retailers and e-commerce operators exploring consumer-ready innovations
- Foodservice providers aligning menus with international gourmet trends
The flexible infrastructure and transport connectivity of Cologne’s trade fair grounds enhance accessibility, ensuring the event remains a focal point for the delicatessen industry.
Strategic Outlook for Global Fine Food Businesses
The record scale of Anuga Fine Food 2025 signals both the resilience and rapid expansion of the global premium food market. For stakeholders, the fair offers opportunities to align product portfolios with health-conscious, high-value consumer expectations, and to establish partnerships that will shape international trade flows.
Anuga Fine Food 2025 runs from October 4–8 in Cologne, Germany. Learn more at www.anuga.com.