About the Event
F Istanbul - International Food Fair is one of Turkey's most comprehensive food and beverage industry events, held annually in August at Istanbul Expo Center. The fair will hold its 5th edition between August 26-29, 2026, and serves as an international platform bringing together food and beverage products with production technologies. Exclusively open to professionals, this event aims to bring together all stakeholders of the food sector in a 70,000 square meter exhibition area.
The fair addresses a wide range of sectors and covers the following main categories:
- Food and Beverage Products: Staple foods, beverages, and food ingredients
- Nuts and Dried Fruits: Snack products and organic alternatives
- Biscuits, Chocolate and Confectionery: Sweet category products and confectionery ingredients
- Food Processing Technologies: Modern production equipment and processes
- Packaging Solutions: Food packaging technologies and sustainable packaging
- FMCG and Non-Food Products: Fast-moving consumer goods and related sector products
The ideal profile for participation in F Istanbul includes food producers, distributors, retailers, import-export companies, technology providers, packaging firms, food safety experts, and industry professionals. At the 2026 fair, more than 1,000 direct and indirect participants took part, with 12,134 registered visitors from 109 countries making a total of 22,092 professional visits. These figures clearly demonstrate the event's strong position and appeal in the industry.
The fair has a strong international dimension, hosting participants from 18 different countries. Companies from countries such as China, Egypt, El Salvador, Germany, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Malaysia, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, South Africa, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam, alongside Turkish companies, create global business opportunities. Thanks to Turkey's strategic geographic location and strong food sector infrastructure, F Istanbul serves as a bridge between European, Asian, and African markets, offering participants a broad business network.
The event is organized in thematic halls, enabling participants to reach their target audiences more effectively. Halls 2-3-4 feature food and beverage products, nuts and snacks, and FMCG products; Halls 4-8 showcase biscuits, chocolate and confectionery; Halls 6-7 display food processing and packaging technologies; and Hall 5 features packaging solutions. This systematic approach makes it easier for visitors to navigate the fair efficiently according to their areas of interest and establish business connections. F Istanbul serves as a critical platform that enhances the international visibility of Turkey's food sector, introduces new technologies, and shares sustainable food solutions, making important contributions to the development of the industry.
