The leading
technology fair for the food industry will showcase the latest solutions in
food processing and automation to optimize production and distribution. Leading companies such as Ferrero, Nestlé,
Danone, Deoleo, Kellanova, Campofrío, and PepsiCo will share the latest trends,
success stories, and industry predictions that are driving the evolution of
food production.
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Madrid, April 30, 2026 – F4F
– Expo FoodTech 2026, the major technological fair for the
food and beverage sector, has unveiled the key innovations for its upcoming
edition, which will be held on May 27-28 at the BEC – Bilbao Exhibition Centre, in Spain. The
event, which will run concurrently with Pick&Pack
for Food Industry 2026, the
only fair in Spain dedicated to packaging and logistics for the food industry,
will bring together over 8,000 professionals eager to discover the latest food
processing, automation, robotics, logistics, and food packaging solutions
presented by over 250 exhibiting companies. Javier Dueñas,
President of F4F – Expo FoodTech and CEO of Campofrío, emphasized that, "while we were not exempt from challenges,
in recent months new ones have emerged regarding energy issues and supply chain
tensions. Therefore, Expo FoodTech is more essential than ever this year to
help minimize these impacts for food companies across the entire value
chain". ExpoFoodTech and Pick&Pack will
feature an exhibition area showcasing innovations in food processing, robotics,
artificial intelligence, Big Data, blockchain, and the use of IIoT to optimize
production processes. Industry professionals will also find the latest
developments in food packaging, including packaging systems, sustainable
materials, smart packaging technology, as well as solutions for food logistics,
ranging from technologies for smart warehouses, AGVs, traceability solutions,
and logistics robotics.
International food industry experts
gather at the Food 4 Future World Summit
The Food
4 Future World Summit,
Europe's largest food innovation congress, will be held as part of the event,
unveiling the latest trends that are changing food production with the help of over 300
international experts. More
than 100 industrial case studies from food companies already implementing
solutions for more efficient, automated, and sustainable production will also
be presented.
Leaders
from companies such as Ferrero, Frit Ravich, Nestlé, Danone, Deoleo,
Gallo, Eroski, Unilever, DAMM, Hijos de Rivera, General Mills, Kellanova, Nueva
Pescanova, and PepsiCo, among
others, will participate in this international forum, addressing topics such as
the future of the food supply chain, innovation in data management, and
cybersecurity in the food industry. New regulations on sustainability and
the circular economy in both packaging and food production will also be key
discussion points. Advances in sustainable materials and smart packaging will
be explored to help reduce carbon footprints and extend product life.