From May 3 to 8, 2025, Frankfurt am Main will host the 31st edition of IFFA, the world’s leading trade fair dedicated to meat and alternative protein processing technologies. Organized by Messe Frankfurt, this triennial event serves as a benchmark for the entire supply chain, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest innovations in processing, packaging, and ingredients, with a strong focus on emerging market trends.
With over 1,000 exhibitors from around 50 countries—including the United States, Brazil, and China—and an exhibition area of 116,000 m² spread across halls 8, 9, 11, and 12, IFFA 2025 is set to welcome tens of thousands of industry professionals from all over the world. It’s the perfect opportunity to explore new business prospects, stay up to date with global trends, and discover the most cutting-edge solutions.
You can find us at Hall: 9.1 | Booth: C48
THEMATIC AREAS AND SPECIALIZED SECTIONS
To improve navigation and showcase sector innovations, IFFA 2025 introduces the “IFFA Worlds,” five thematic areas designed to guide visitors through the exhibition:
- World of Processing: Focused on advanced technological solutions for the safe and efficient processing of meat and alternative proteins. Includes machines for cutting, grinding, curing, and smoking, with an emphasis on automation and production efficiency.
- World of Packaging: Where design meets sustainability. This section explores the future of packaging with smart, innovative, and eco-friendly materials that respond to growing environmental demands.
- World of Ingredients: Showcasing natural flavors, innovative blends, plant extracts, and functional ingredients that turn a basic product into a unique offering. Features fermented, functional, or clean-label ingredients that match modern market demands.
- World of New Proteins: Dedicated to meat alternatives such as plant-based proteins, mycoproteins, insect-based products, lab-grown meat, and precision fermentation. Companies here combine sustainability, flavor, and nutritional value.
- World of Skills and Sales: A space for deepening professional knowledge and skills, with training sessions, practical demonstrations, educational talks, and expert-led masterclasses.
SPECIAL EVENTS & INITIATIVES
IFFA 2025 enhances the visitor experience with a variety of special events and initiatives:
- IFFA Factory (Hall 9.1): An area devoted to tackling the labor shortage in the industry through automation, process simplification, and human resource optimization.
- IFFA Kitchen (Hall 11.0): A lineup of talks combined with live cooking shows, where renowned chefs prepare innovative dishes with new ingredients, offering tastings and insights into nutritional trends.
- Discovery Tours: Thematic guided tours led by industry experts that help visitors discover hidden innovations throughout the fair.
- International Competitions (Hall 12.0): Organized by the German Butchers’ Association, these competitions highlight the quality and diversity of butcher craftsmanship, with events also focused on young talent.
KEY THEMES OF IFFA 2025
IFFA 2025 will spotlight four core themes reflecting the challenges and opportunities of today’s industry:
- Next Level Performance: Enhancing workflows through automation and the adoption of advanced technologies like AI, robotics, and sensors.
- Value from Data: Leveraging data to optimize production planning, ensure traceability, and increase transparency across the value chain.
- Sustainability in Practice: Concrete solutions for greater sustainability, including energy efficiency, renewable energy use, and recyclable packaging materials.
- Product Variety: Addressing evolving dietary trends by diversifying product offerings, incorporating alternative proteins, and adopting new production technologies.
JOIN US AT IFFA 2025!
IFFA 2025 is a unique opportunity to explore the future of the meat and alternative protein industries. With the participation of industry leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the globe, every visitor will gain access to cutting-edge solutions and valuable connections.
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event. The future of food awaits you in Frankfurt, from May 3 to 8, 2025.