The last four months of 2026 bring together some of the leading international trade shows for food, ingredients, cosmetics, nutraceuticals and animal nutrition. From Jakarta to Las Vegas, with stops in Paris, Frankfurt and Milan, the coming months offer numerous opportunities to discover innovations, explore the latest trends and build new business relationships.
For professionals across these industries, international trade shows are key meeting points for manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, distributors, researchers and brands. They provide a platform to showcase new products and technologies, explore the trends shaping the market and identify new business opportunities.
In this article, we have compiled some of the main food, cosmetics and nutraceutical trade shows taking place between September and November 2026, along with some of the most relevant events for the animal nutrition industry.
2026 Trade Show Calendar for Food, Cosmetics, Nutraceuticals and Animal Nutrition
September: The International Trade Show Season Begins
After the summer, September marks the start of a busy international agenda for the ingredients and finished products industries. Asia and Latin America take centre stage in the first events of the season, with specialised trade shows focusing on food and cosmetics.
Fi Asia Indonesia
Sector: food and food ingredients.
- September 16–18, 2026
- JIExpo, Jakarta, Indonesia
Fi Asia Indonesia is one of the leading events for the food ingredients industry in the Asian market. The 2026 edition will take place from September 16–18 at JIExpo in Jakarta, bringing together suppliers and professionals from the food and beverage industry. The organisers expect more than 24,000 visitors and over 700 brand suppliers from 100 countries.
The event provides an opportunity to discover the trends and solutions driving new product development in one of the region’s most dynamic markets.
🟢 BTSA will be exhibiting – Stand A3P34 (within the Spanish Pavilion organized by FIAB).
in-cosmetics Latin America
Sector: cosmetics and cosmetic ingredients.
- September 23–24, 2026
- Expo Center Norte, São Paulo, Brazil
The cosmetics industry continues to evolve towards more innovative and sustainable formulations that respond to changing consumer demands. Against this backdrop, in-cosmetics Latin America will bring beauty and personal care professionals together in São Paulo on September 23–24, 2026.
The event program covers market trends, regulation, technical innovation and formulation strategies, while also providing opportunities to discover new ingredients and connect with suppliers and manufacturers.
October: A Key Month for the Food Industry
October brings together several of the leading international trade shows for food and food technology. Mexico, Barcelona and Paris will be some of the main meeting points for industry professionals.
THE FOOD TECH® | SUMMIT & EXPO
Sector: food, ingredients, processing and packaging.
- September 30–October 1, 2026
- Centro Banamex, Mexico City
THE FOOD TECH® | SUMMIT & EXPO will take place on September 30 and October 1, 2026, at Centro Banamex in Mexico City.
The event brings together suppliers of ingredients, additives, solutions, processing technologies and packaging for the Latin American food and beverage industry. The 2026 edition will feature more than 500 exhibitors, alongside a program of free conferences and specialised content.
It is therefore a particularly relevant event for professionals involved in food and beverage development, formulation and production.
🟢 BTSA will be exhibiting – Stand 610.
Alimentaria FoodTech
Sector: food technology, ingredients and production.
- October 6–8, 2026
- Fira Barcelona – Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
Alimentaria FoodTech is one of Europe’s leading platforms for the food technology industry. Its next edition will take place from October 6–8, 2026, at Fira de Barcelona – Gran Via.
The trade show covers different stages of the food value chain, from raw materials to production, processing, preservation and distribution. Its program also addresses key topics such as innovation, food safety, digitalization, sustainability and ingredients.
🟢 BTSA will be exhibiting – Stand A320.
SIAL Paris
Sector: food and beverages.
- October 17–21, 2026
- Paris Nord Villepinte, Paris, France
SIAL Paris is one of the world’s leading food industry trade shows and a key event for professionals looking to discover the trends shaping the future of food.
The 2026 edition will take place from October 17–21 at Paris Nord Villepinte. The event brings together professionals from multiple markets and offers dedicated spaces for innovation, trends, networking and new products.
With more than 130 countries represented, SIAL Paris showcases a wide range of products, including frozen foods, preserved foods, organic products, vacuum-packed products and dietetic and gluten-free products. It is therefore a particularly relevant meeting point for manufacturers, distributors, retailers, importers and other professionals across the food value chain.
SupplySide Global
Sector: nutraceuticals, supplements, ingredients and health.
- October 28–30, 2026
- Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
SupplySide Global is one of the leading international events for the ingredients, supplements, functional foods, health and wellness industries.
The 2026 edition will take place from October 28–30 at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. The event brings together ingredient suppliers and professionals from across the industry, providing opportunities to discover new ingredients and solutions for product development.
For companies working in nutraceuticals, functional ingredients and supplements, it is one of the key events on the international calendar and an opportunity to explore the topics and innovations shaping the future of the health and nutrition industries.
🟢 BTSA will be exhibiting – Stand 1955.
November: Ingredients, Animal Nutrition, Cosmetics and Nutraceuticals
November brings together a wide variety of specialized events. During this month, some of the leading European and American trade shows for food ingredients, cosmetics, nutraceuticals and animal nutrition will take place.
SCS Formulate
Sector: cosmetics and personal care.
- November 10–11, 2026
- Coventry Building Society Arena, Coventry, UK
SCS Formulate is one of the UK’s leading events for the cosmetics and personal care industry, with a particular focus on raw materials, ingredients, formulation and cosmetic science.
The event will take place on November 10–11, 2026, in Coventry and will combine a commercial exhibition with scientific seminars, formulation sessions, ingredient innovations and content covering regulation and innovation.
EuroTier
Sector: animal nutrition and production.
- November 10–13, 2026
- Hannover, Germany
EuroTier is one of the world’s leading trade shows dedicated to animal production and a particularly relevant event for manufacturers, suppliers and professionals in animal feed.
The 2026 edition will take place from November 10–13 in Hannover, Germany. Its program covers topics related to nutrition, animal production and new solutions for the industry.
For companies developing ingredients, additives and solutions for animal feed, EuroTier provides an opportunity to explore the main market trends and connect with professionals across the value chain.
🟢 BTSA will be exhibiting – Stand 21B39.
PLMA’s 2026 Private Label Trade Show
Sector: food, beverages and private label.
- November 15–17, 2026
- Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago, USA
PLMA’s 2026 Private Label Trade Show, under the Store Brands Marketplace concept, will bring together retailers, manufacturers and suppliers involved in the private label market in Chicago.
The trade show will take place from November 15–17, 2026, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. The event will feature country pavilions and international exhibitors from the food and non-food sectors.
In the food sector, categories range from shelf-stable products, snacks and beverages to fresh, frozen and chilled products. The non-food sector includes categories such as beauty, personal care and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, as well as household products, kitchenware and pet care.
For companies working with manufacturers, retailers and private label brands, this is an interesting opportunity to identify new business opportunities and gain insight into the needs of international buyers.
Fi Europe
Sector: food and beverage ingredients.
- November 17–19, 2026
- Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany
Fi Europe is one of the world’s leading trade shows dedicated to food and beverage ingredients. The 2026 edition will take place from November 17–19 at Messe Frankfurt, Germany.
The event brings together ingredient suppliers, manufacturers, R&D professionals and production specialists to discover new ingredients, technologies and solutions. Its program also includes conferences, the Innovation Hub, Innovation Awards and dedicated spaces focusing on trends and product development.
🟢 BTSA will be exhibiting – Stand 41F62.
Global Food Expo
Sector: food and beverage industry.
- November 17–19, 2026
- Ptak Warsaw Expo, Warsaw, Poland
Global Food Expo will hold its second edition from November 17–19, 2026, at Ptak Warsaw Expo in Warsaw.
The trade show is aimed at food industry professionals and brings together producers, equipment suppliers and companies involved in food and beverage processing and commercialisation. It also features conferences and dedicated spaces focusing on trends, innovation and business opportunities.
in-Vitality & Making Cosmetics
Sector: nutraceuticals, functional ingredients and cosmetics.
- November 25–26, 2026
- Allianz MiCo, Milan, Italy
November comes to a close with an especially interesting event for the nutraceutical and cosmetics industries: in-Vitality & Making Cosmetics, taking place on November 25–26, 2026, at Allianz MiCo in Milan.
in-Vitality focuses on nutraceuticals, functional ingredients, and health and wellness innovation, while Making Cosmetics focuses on cosmetic ingredients and formulation. Holding both events together brings professionals from two industries with numerous shared areas of innovation under one roof.
🟢 BTSA will be exhibiting – Stands D53 and C56 at DKSH.
What Trends Will Shape Industry Trade Shows in 2026?
Beyond each individual event, the trade show calendar for the last four months of 2026 reflects some of the major trends transforming the food, cosmetics, nutraceutical and animal nutrition industries.
- Natural ingredients and clean-label solutions: the search for naturally sourced ingredients, simpler formulations and solutions aligned with market expectations continues to drive innovation in food, nutraceuticals and cosmetics. In animal nutrition, there is also growing interest in solutions that can contribute to feed stability and quality.
- Health, wellness and functional nutrition: the development of products with health and wellness benefits will continue to play an important role, particularly in nutraceuticals, functional foods and supplements.
- Sustainability and the circular economy: reducing environmental impact, making use of by-products and developing more sustainable ingredients are transforming the way new products are designed and manufactured.
- Formulation innovation: changing consumer needs are driving the search for solutions that can improve the stability, functionality, texture, preservation and performance of formulations.
- Technology and efficiency: digitalization, automation and new production technologies will also play an increasingly important role, particularly in the food industry and large-scale production.
The last four months of 2026 are therefore packed with opportunities for professionals in food, cosmetics, nutraceuticals and animal nutrition. Attending these trade shows provides an opportunity to discover the latest industry developments first-hand, explore new solutions and ingredients, and connect with other professionals across the industry.
For BTSA, these events are also an opportunity to share knowledge, showcase our latest solutions and stay close to customers and partners in key international markets. If you are attending any of these trade shows, we would be delighted to meet you there.