Foodist Istanbul 2026: Turkey’s Food Sector Meets Global Markets in a Game-Changing Fair

Foodist Istanbul 2026, a joint venture between Tüyap Tüm Fuarcılık Yapım A.Ş. and ALZ Group, backed by the Turkey Food Platform, will take place at the Tüyap Exhibition and Congress Center from 1‑4 September.

The New Arena for Global Food Demands

Turkey aims to bring together over 150 countries’ food and beverage professionals, creating a hub for exporters and purchasing officials and potentially boosting foreign trade volume.

Strategic Collaboration of Tüyap and ALZ Group

■Tüyap: Turkey’s largest exhibition center with an annual visitor flow of 10 million.

■ALZ Group: 15 years of experience in international logistics and digital platform integration.

■Together, a 1 million square‑meter space will host exhibitions focused on food innovation and sustainability.

Participant Profile and Expected Investments

■Manufacturers: Over 3,000 firms across 500 product categories.

■Exporters: Focused on 20 regions (Europe, Asia, US, Africa).

■Investors: Participation of 200 investors, with potential collaboration opportunities worth 500 million TL.

Economic Forecasts and Turkey’s Competitive Edge

■Turkey targets a 15% growth in food exports by 2025.

■The fair will provide research and market reports on consumer trends, food safety, and digitalization.

■It aims to strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem, projecting a 30% increase in the food sector over three years.

Sustainability and Tech Trends

■Stands on food waste management, digital traceability, and organic production.

■AI‑driven agriculture solutions and blockchain food‑tracking systems showcased.

■Attendees will learn about energy‑efficient and self‑renewing production facilities.

Hakan Çelik: “Foodist Istanbul 2026 offers Turkey a chance to reposition its food exports on a global stage. With innovative production and digital strategies, the country is poised for a critical period of sustainable growth in the food sector. This fair is not just a trade platform but a catalyst for economic and technological transformation.”