IFFA / IFFA-DELICAT 2028

Description

IFFA is the world’s leading trade fair for the meat and alternative protein industry. Held in Frankfurt, it covers the entire processing chain from slaughtering and dismembering to processing, conditioning, packaging, and sales. The event highlights innovations in automation, digitalization, and sustainability, increasingly focusing on plant-based proteins and lab-grown meat alongside traditional meat processing. It serves as the primary global meeting place for manufacturers, retailers, and butchers to discover future-oriented solutions for food safety and resource efficiency.

Exhibits

Cutting-edge machinery for slaughtering, processing, and weighing; innovative packaging materials; ingredients, spices, and additives; and specialized equipment for the butcher's trade.

Activities

Live demonstrations in the IFFA Factory, international competitions for the German Butchers' Association, expert-led guided tours, and the IFFA Forum featuring keynote industry lectures.

Speakers

Industry experts from global food technology firms, sustainability consultants, food scientists specializing in alternative proteins, and digital transformation specialists in food production.

Demos

Real-time production lines showing automated robotic cutting, vacuum packaging innovations, and smart sensor integration for quality control in meat and protein processing.

Accessibility

From Frankfurt Airport (FRA), take the S-Bahn lines S8 or S9 toward Hanau/Offenbach to 'Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof', then transfer to S-Bahn lines S3, S4, S5, or S6 to 'Frankfurt Messe'. By car, follow signs for 'Messe' from the A5 or A648 motorways. Public transport within Frankfurt is highly recommended due to direct station access at the venue.

Exhibitor Count

900

Expected Attendance

50000

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