F Istanbul 2025: Turkey's Premier Trade Fair for Food, Beverage, and Production Technologies Expands Global Reach

The F Istanbul Food and Beverage Products + Production Technologies Export Fairreturns this summer at the Istanbul Fair Center in Yesilkoy, solidifying its position as Turkey's most comprehensive trade platform for the food and beverage industry. Organized by So Fair Group, F Istanbul 2025 will take place from July 2 to July 5, showcasing a growing international profile and an expanding exhibitor and visitor base.

Poised to build on the success of its previous edition, the 2025 fair expects to host over 700 standsrepresenting 1,000+ direct and indirect companiesacross the global food supply chain. With a projected 5,000+ international visitorsand 15,000+ professional attendees, the fair is an essential meeting point for manufacturers, exporters, and procurement authorities from more than 100 countries.

Positioned in Turkey-a central hub for exports to Europe, Central Asia, Africa, and the Middle East-F Istanbul delivers a powerful trade advantage. Its motto, "Constantly new trade connections,"reflects its commitment to continuously connecting exhibitors with new global buyers. Since 2024, the fair has welcomed foreign visitors from 113 countriesand facilitated over 45,000 international B2B meetings, proving its effectiveness in driving real trade outcomes.

Spanning 50,000+ square meters, F Istanbul 2025 will feature a fully segmented layout across multiple halls to ensure a tailored experience for both exhibitors and visitors. Product categories include:

1) Food & Beverage (Halls 2–4)

Basic food and beverages

Flour and bakery products

Fast-moving consumer goods and private-label products

Food additives

2) Dried Fruits, Nuts & Snacks (Halls 2–4)

3) Biscuits, Chocolates, Confectionery & Additives (Halls 4–8)

4) Production Technologies & Packaging (Halls 6–7)

Processing and packaging for food, snacks, biscuits, and bakery items

Advanced manufacturing systems

5) Market, Store & Hotel Equipment (Hall 4)

6) Hygiene, Personal Care & Consumer Goods (Hall 5)

The fair also includes food production technologies, packaging solutions, and retail environment technologies, reflecting a holistic approach to the modern food value chain.

Business-Only Access:F Istanbul is open exclusively to registered professionals, ensuring a focused trade environment.

Digital Connectivity:An integrated digital infrastructure connects exhibitors and buyers before and during the event, enabling efficient networking.

Export-Driven Goals:The fair is designed to boost Turkey's food exports by attracting alternative exporters and introducing new products to global markets.

Location Advantage:Held at the Istanbul Fair Center, one of Turkey's most modern and accessible venues, in a city at the crossroads of continents.

F Istanbul has experienced steady growth, expanding 16% in 2024, and continues to be a magnet for both returning and new exhibitors. With increased demand, the 2025 edition will include new exhibition hallsand upgraded infrastructure to support more brands and ensure a world-class trade experience.

The 2024 edition attracted 12,346+ professional visitorsand 547 direct participants, including exhibitors from 32 countries. It facilitated access to retail and distribution giants, contributing directly to companies meeting their annual export targets.

Date/Opening Hours

July 2, 2025   12:00 – 18:00

July 3–4, 2025 10:00 – 18:00

July 5, 2025   10:00 – 15:00

This is a professional-only event, with public entry restricted to maintain a dedicated B2B atmosphere.

F Istanbul 2025 is more than a trade show-it's a springboard for growth, innovation, and global exposure in the food industry. Whether you're sourcing new suppliers, entering new markets, or looking to meet key procurement executives, F Istanbul offers a unique blend of scale, focus, and opportunity.