Cibus Tec 2026 set to bring global food processing, packaging innovation to Italy

ITALY – The global food and beverage technology industry will converge in Parma, Italy, from October 27-30, 2026, as Cibus Tec 2026 opens its doors at the Fiere di Parma exhibition centre.

Held every three years, the international trade fair has established itself as one of the world’s premier events dedicated to food processing, packaging and industrial automation, bringing together technology suppliers, manufacturers and decision-makers from across the global food value chain.

With a history spanning more than 80 years, Cibus Tec serves as a showcase for the latest innovations shaping the future of food and beverage manufacturing.

Visitors will experience live machinery demonstrations, cutting-edge processing and packaging technologies, automation systems, digital manufacturing solutions, sustainable production practices, quality control equipment, ingredient handling systems and logistics innovations designed to improve efficiency and product quality.

The exhibition will also feature an extensive conference programme, technical workshops, networking sessions and business matchmaking initiatives, creating opportunities for manufacturers, investors and technology developers to exchange ideas and establish new commercial partnerships.

For businesses across Europe, Cibus Tec provides an opportunity to discover next-generation technologies that enhance productivity while meeting increasingly stringent sustainability and food safety regulations.

European manufacturers can also strengthen relationships with global suppliers and expand export opportunities.

The event holds equal importance for companies from Africa and the Middle East, where rapid urbanization, population growth and rising demand for processed foods are driving investments in modern food manufacturing infrastructure.

Food processors from these regions can explore technologies that improve operational efficiency, reduce waste, enhance food safety and increase competitiveness in domestic and export markets.

The exhibition also provides a valuable platform for sourcing equipment, identifying investment partners and accessing expertise from leading international technology providers.

Meanwhile, companies from North and South America and the rest of the world will benefit from direct engagement with European innovation while showcasing their own technological advances to an international audience.

The event creates an ideal environment for expanding global distribution networks, identifying new customers and fostering cross-border collaborations.

The previous edition welcomed more than 38,000 industry professionals from 120 countries, over 1,200 exhibitors representing 30 nations and approximately 3,000 hosted buyers from 80 countries, underlining the exhibition’s growing international reach and business value.

As food manufacturers worldwide accelerate investments in automation, sustainability and digital transformation, Cibus Tec 2026 is expected to once again serve as a vital meeting point where innovation meets business, helping shape the future of food processing and packaging across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.

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