About Anuga Cologne
Anuga is the world's leading trade fair for food and beverages (retail and food-service), held biennially at Koelnmesse in Cologne, Germany. Founded in 1919, Anuga has shaped the global food trade for over a century and remains the single most important business platform for international food exporters and importers — particularly those targeting Europe.
Anuga 2027 runs from 9 to 13 October 2027, bringing together 7,900+ exhibitors from 118 countries and over 140,000 trade buyers across 11 specialised trade shows held under one roof: Anuga Fine Food, Anuga Frozen Food, Anuga Meat, Anuga Chilled & Fresh Food, Anuga Dairy, Anuga Bread & Bakery / Hot Beverages, Anuga Drinks, Anuga Organic, Anuga Culinary Concepts, Anuga Hot Beverages, and Anuga Foodservice.
Indian food exporters — particularly in spices, ready-to-eat foods, ethnic cuisine, frozen products, dairy, organic foods, processed grains and confectionery — find Anuga indispensable for accessing European retailers, importers and HORECA (hotel, restaurant, catering) chains. APEDA, FIEO and major Indian food brands typically host the India pavilion.
More Than Travel's Anuga package includes Schengen business visa, return flights from Delhi to Cologne via Frankfurt or Amsterdam, a 4★ hotel within easy reach of Koelnmesse (Cologne or Düsseldorf, 30 min away as fallback), fair badge, transfers and on-trip support. Combined extensions to Düsseldorf, Frankfurt or Amsterdam are easy add-ons.
Why Attend Anuga Cologne?
Anuga is the premier European entry point for Indian food exporters and the most efficient global sourcing platform for Indian importers of specialty foods:
- 140,000+ trade buyers from 200 countries — particularly strong European retailer presence (Aldi, Lidl, REWE, Carrefour, Tesco, Auchan).
- 11 specialised trade shows under one roof — focus precisely on your product category without distraction.
- India Pavilion hosted by APEDA / FIEO provides networking, government support and shared infrastructure.
- Anuga Innovation Award showcases the most cutting-edge new products — useful for trend-spotting.
- European market entry — Anuga deals typically close within 2–6 months of the fair; many European supermarket private-label contracts originate here.
- HORECA buyer presence — restaurant chains, hotel groups, catering companies and airline catering attend in force.
- Cologne is a beautiful, walkable city in autumn — gothic cathedral, Rhine waterfront, easy combined trips to Düsseldorf or Amsterdam.
2027 Edition — Dates, Venue & Key Numbers
Full venue address: Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany.
Key Industries & Sectors Covered
Anuga's 11-show structure lets you focus precisely. Indian exporters of spices, ready-to-eat foods, frozen fish/seafood, basmati rice, organic foods, dairy products and confectionery have particularly strong outcomes at Anuga.
Who Should Attend?
- Food exporters from India targeting European retail and HORECA
- FMCG brands looking to launch in Europe
- Importers and distributors sourcing premium / specialty food products
- Private-label manufacturers meeting European retailers and brand owners
- Co-packers and contract manufacturers seeking European clients
- Food-technology and ingredient suppliers targeting European food industry
Our Anuga Cologne Delegation Package
More Than Travel has been organising Indian delegations to Anuga Cologne for over a decade. Our end-to-end package handles every detail so your team can focus 100% on business outcomes:
Return Flights
Economy from Delhi to Cologne via Frankfurt or Amsterdam. Carriers: Lufthansa, KLM, Emirates, Air India, Etihad.
4★ Hotel near Koelnmesse
Hotels in Cologne city centre, 10–25 minutes from Koelnmesse. Düsseldorf fallback (30 min by train) for groups when Cologne sells out.
Schengen Business Visa
Complete Schengen visa support — invitation letter from Koelnmesse, financial documentation, VFS appointment, status tracking. 10–15 working days.
Fair Pass & On-Trip
Anuga badge registration, daily Koelnmesse transfers, India helpline, optional Düsseldorf / Amsterdam / Frankfurt weekend extension.
Past Anuga Delegations — Our Group Photos
Glimpses from our recent group delegations to this fair. Drawn from real trips with Indian businesses across industries.
What Our Clients Say
Verified feedback from Indian businesses we have travelled with — across trade fairs, study tours, MICE and holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Anuga 2027?
Anuga 2027 runs 9–13 October 2027 at Koelnmesse, Cologne, Germany — 5 days of exhibition. Anuga is held biennially (every 2 years); the previous edition was October 2025. Daily hours: 10 AM – 6 PM.
How much does an Anuga tour from India cost?
Our standard Anuga package is 5 nights / 6 days from Delhi at ₹2.35–3.15 lakh per person on twin sharing. Includes return flights, 4★ hotel (Cologne or Düsseldorf), daily breakfast, Schengen visa, fair badge, transfers. Cologne hotels can be 2–3× normal rates during Anuga week — early booking is critical.
What sectors of food industry exhibit at Anuga?
11 specialised trade shows: Fine Food, Frozen Food, Meat, Chilled & Fresh Food, Dairy, Bread & Bakery, Hot Beverages (coffee/tea), Drinks, Organic, Culinary Concepts (HORECA), and Anuga Foodservice. The India pavilion typically features spices, basmati rice, ready-to-eat, frozen seafood, organic and dairy products.
Is Anuga better for Indian exporters than Gulfood?
Both are essential but for different markets. Anuga is the gateway to Europe (and increasingly North America); Gulfood is the gateway to MENA, Africa, CIS. Anuga buyers are predominantly European retailers and HORECA; Gulfood buyers are predominantly Middle Eastern, African and South Asian importers. Many Indian exporters attend both annually.
Can I combine Anuga with a European holiday?
Yes — Cologne is well-located. Easy extensions: Düsseldorf (30 min), Frankfurt (1 hour), Amsterdam (2.5 hours), Brussels (1.5 hours), Paris (3 hours by Thalys). Schengen visa allows free travel across 27 EU countries. Add 3–5 days for ₹45,000–95,000 per person.