IFFA 2025: 'Rethinking meat and proteins'

Under the theme "Rethinking meat and proteins", IFFA 2025 will present countless innovations and a revamped trade fair concept from 3 to 8 May in Frankfurt am Main. The leading international trade fair for the meat and alternative protein industries will, for the first time, feature a dedicated product zone for new proteins.

IFFA’s trade fair concept has been thoroughly restructured. With a new hall layout, the range of products on offer has been expanded even further. The various stages of processing are now more closely connected. “Our vision is to work together towards smarter and more sustainable food production,” says Johannes Schmid-Wiedersheim, Director of IFFA. “The new concept and the separate exhibition area for alternative proteins reflect this ambition.”

The trade fair is divided into five main areas:

• Processing
• Packaging
• Sales and craftsmanship
• Ingredients
• Alternative proteins from plants or cell cultures

The familiar product and processing zones remain in halls 8, 9, and 12.0. For the first time, exhibitors from the packaging, robotics, and automation sectors will be brought together in hall 12.1.

Spotlight on alternative proteins

A key new feature is the New Proteins zone in hall 11.0. Here, suppliers of ingredients, machinery, and systems will showcase their latest developments in protein extraction, texturisation, fermentation, and the production of cultivated meat. In addition to companies, research institutions, startups, associations, and industry experts will share their insights on the current state of new proteins.

One level up, in hall 11.1, suppliers of ingredients, herbs, additives, and casings will present their latest offerings. IFFA thus provides a full spectrum of solutions for both the traditional meat industry and the rapidly growing alternative protein market.

Don’t miss it!

For the Dutch industry, IFFA 2025 is a key platform for professional growth and development. Whether you're looking for new technologies, fresh ideas for your product range, or valuable connections within the sector – Frankfurt is the place to be. Mark the dates in your calendar and get ready for a trade fair packed with insights and innovations.

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