17–19 November 2026 | Messe Frankfurt, Germany
As consumer demand for healthier food and beverage products continues to grow, the spotlight is firmly on ingredients that deliver proven benefits. From gut health and cognitive performance to weight management and personalised nutrition, innovation in the health ingredients sector is reshaping product development across the global food industry.
Taking place from 17–19 November 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany, Fi Europe 2026 will bring together the international food and beverage ingredients community for three days of sourcing, knowledge sharing and networking. As Europe’s leading ingredients event, Fi Europe will welcome more than 1,650 exhibitors and 27,000+ attendees from over 135 countries, making it one of the world’s most important meeting places for ingredient innovation.
Visitor ticket prices increase on 7 September – register now to save up to 70%.
Discover next-generation health ingredients
While the exhibition spans every corner of the food and beverage ingredients industry, the dedicated Health ingredients area is a must-visit destination for manufacturers, formulators, R&D teams and product developers looking to stay ahead of the latest trends in health and wellness. Visitors will have the opportunity to connect with leading companies including Arla Foods Ingredients, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Parmovo and Valio, alongside hundreds of other suppliers showcasing the latest innovations in functional and nutritional ingredients.
The Health ingredients area showcases functional ingredients designed to support physical, mental and emotional wellbeing, reflecting the growing convergence of food, nutrition and healthcare.
Visitors will discover a broad range of ingredients, including herbs, superfoods, nutraceuticals, natural extracts and clean label solutions that bridge the gap between food and pharma. Whether developing functional beverages, fortified foods, dietary supplements or health-focused snacks, you will find inspiration and sourcing opportunities across every stage of product development.
The area represents a diverse range of sectors, including algae, botanicals, vitamins, amino acids, fungi and yeasts, bioactive ingredients, dietary fibres and prebiotics, and much more. With consumer expectations continuing to evolve, these ingredients are playing an increasingly important role in delivering products that support immunity, digestive health, metabolic wellbeing, cognitive function and healthy ageing.
Addressing the industry’s biggest health and wellness trends
Complementing the exhibition, the Fi Europe Conference will explore the commercial and scientific trends influencing the future of nutrition, with Health and Wellness forming one of the event’s key conference themes.
One of the biggest shifts currently transforming food innovation is the impact of GLP-1 medications. As these therapies reshape eating habits and consumer expectations, food manufacturers are adapting by developing products that deliver greater nutritional value, improved satiety and enhanced functionality in smaller portions.
Conference sessions will examine how brands and ingredient suppliers are responding through nutrient-dense, high-protein formulations, personalised nutrition strategies and innovations designed to support metabolic health and overall wellbeing. Other key topics include advances in gut-brain health, the growing role of prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics, and emerging opportunities for adaptogens and nootropics supporting cognitive performance and mental wellbeing.
Day 3 will offer an even deeper dive into one of the industry’s fastest-moving categories with dedicated Weight Management sessions. Experts will explore how GLP-1 medications and nutrient-stimulated hormone therapies are influencing formulation, covering nutrient density, protein and fibre fortification, therapeutic meal formats, sensory redesign and new approaches to GLP-1-adjacent product positioning.
The wider content programme will bring together leading voices from across the industry, with speakers from Mintel, Innova Market Insights, Euromonitor International, Everest Group, The Protein Brewery and more, providing insights spanning consumer trends, market intelligence, science and innovation.
Other opportunities to stay ahead of trends include the Innovation Hub, where visitors can explore emerging product concepts and technologies, and the Future of Nutrition Lunch & Learn programme, which brings together senior industry leaders to discuss the long-term trends shaping food and nutrition.
A complete platform for innovation
Beyond the Health ingredients area, Fi Europe offers visitors access to the full spectrum of food and beverage innovation through dedicated exhibition zones covering Food ingredients, the Pet Food & Nutrition Hub, Tech – Services & Equipment, and Ready to Market.
Together, these areas provide opportunities to source everything from plant proteins, flavours and natural colours to manufacturing technologies, processing solutions and finished product inspiration. This comprehensive approach enables visitors to connect ingredient discovery with formulation, production and commercialisation in one event.
Building valuable industry connections
Networking has always been one of Fi Europe’s greatest strengths, bringing together decision-makers from across the global ingredients supply chain.
Alongside thousands of informal meetings taking place on the exhibition floor, visitors can participate in curated networking opportunities such as the Women’s Networking Breakfast and benefit from AI-driven matchmaking through the event platform, helping connect attendees with the suppliers, customers and partners most relevant to their business objectives.
Join the global ingredients community
Whether your focus is sourcing innovative functional ingredients, discovering the latest advances in nutrition science, exploring emerging consumer trends or building new business relationships, Fi Europe 2026 offers an unrivalled opportunity to connect with the companies and experts shaping food and beverage innovation.
For professionals working in health ingredients, the event provides a unique combination of ingredient sourcing, market intelligence and scientific insight, all under one roof.
Secure your discounted ticket
Visitor ticket prices increase on 7 September. Register now to save up to 70% on your ticket and join the global food & beverage community in Frankfurt from 17–19 November 2026. Discover a world of ingredients, all in one place.
