Why Visit?
WHY VISIT WORLDFOOD ISTANBUL?
WorldFood Istanbul is the leading international exhibition in Turkey for the food and drink industry, with participating companies and visitors from Turkey, MENA and all over the world.
You are Turkish, and you’re in the food business. Say you want to get the inside scoop on Turkey’s latest food and drink trends, discover new products, or meet fresh business partners. Where can you do all this, in one place, under one roof? WorldFood Istanbul.
WorldFood Istanbul is Turkey’s leading food and drink exhibition
For visitors, the show offers a wining mixture of:
- Exposure to new innovations and products hitting the market
- Access to international and domestic companies
- Opportunities to forge relationships with suppliers and manufacturers
Istanbul, since time immemorial, has bridge the gap between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. WorldFood Istanbul has been doing the same for the food community for 32 years now.
Always a big favourite with foreign food and drink producers, WorldFood Istanbul will be opening its doors to international businesses once more between 2 - 5 September 2025. So far, the show has confirmed participation from companies from around the globe – ready to take part in the WorldFood brand’s unique VIP buyers program and Retail Centre.
62
Countries
1,276
Exhibitors
26%
International Visitor Ratio
900+
Hosted Buyers
WorldFood Istanbul 2025 has more to offer than just exhibition stands
Any trade show worth its salt offers more than just a packed exhibition hall to its visitors. It should also present all the tools attendees need to grow their industry knowledge and get face-to-face contact with businesses large and small.
At WorldFood Istanbul, you will find a comprehensive business programme, stuffed with events, talks, seminars, and meetings.
Then there is the VIP buyers program. This incredibly useful networking tool has brought together hundreds of international businesses with Turkish importers and retailers and is coming back this year for more of the same.Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Iran, and Kosovo are coming to WorldFood Istanbul – specifically to take part in the VIP buyers program.
There is also the event’s usual program of guest speakers, conferences and round-tables. The speaker list has yet to be set in stone, but you can bet it will offer an informative blend of market knowledge, business-crucial information, and matchmaking.
