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ICA Events Group Marks World Food Day with a Focus on Innovation and International Food Industry Connections

16/10/2026ICA Events Group Marks World Food Day with a Focus on Innovation and International Food Industry Connections

Upcoming exhibitions across Central Asia, the Caucasus, Türkiye and Poland will bring food businesses together to explore products, technologies and partnerships. 

 

ICA Events Group marks World Food Day by recognising the people and businesses behind the global food supply chain and highlighting the importance of collaboration in building a more sustainable food future. 

 

Under the 2026 theme, “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.”, World Food Day calls attention to the role of innovation, knowledge and inclusive approaches in improving access to safe, diverse and nutritious food. For the food industry, this means exploring practical improvements across production, processing, storage, distribution and retail. 

 

Through its international food exhibitions, ICA Events brings manufacturers, suppliers, technology providers, buyers and distributors together to exchange expertise and develop commercial relationships. These connections create opportunities to introduce products to new markets, discover equipment and ingredients, and discuss the changing needs of the industry. 

 

Connecting Food Businesses Across Markets 

 

The upcoming exhibition calendar offers opportunities for companies to engage with food industry professionals across several regional markets. 

 

FoodExpo Qazaqstan | 11–13 November 2026 | Almaty, Kazakhstan 

 

Taking place at the Atakent exhibition complex, FoodExpo Qazaqstan will bring together the food industry in Almaty, providing a platform for businesses to present products and explore opportunities in Kazakhstan and the wider Central Asian market. 

 

WorldFood Istanbul | 15–18 December 2026 | Istanbul, Türkiye 

 

WorldFood Istanbul will welcome food and beverage manufacturers, international buyers, distributors, importers, wholesalers, retailers and HoReCa professionals to the Istanbul Expo Center. The exhibition’s ICA Connect matchmaking application will help participants identify relevant contacts and arrange business meetings before and during the event. 

 

UzFood | 13–15 April 2027 | Tashkent, Uzbekistan 

 

Hosted at Uzexpocentre NEC, UzFood will showcase food, ingredients and food technologies, connecting domestic and international producers with suppliers, importers and distributors. The exhibition offers businesses an opportunity to explore partnerships and present their solutions to Uzbekistan’s food industry. 

 

WorldFood Poland | 13–15 April 2027 | Warsaw, Poland 

 

Taking place at EXPO XXI Warsaw, WorldFood Poland will bring together food and drink, food processing and packaging businesses. The exhibition provides a meeting point for companies seeking to develop relationships across Poland and Central and Eastern Europe. 

 

InterFood Astana and FoodProcessing Astana | 28–30 April 2027 | Astana, Kazakhstan 

 

InterFood Astana will return to the EXPO International Exhibition Centre, covering foodstuffs, beverages, ingredients, packaging and equipment. The 2027 edition will expand with the launch of FoodProcessing Astana, a dedicated platform for food processing technologies, equipment and industry solutions. 

 

InterFood Azerbaijan | 19–22 May 2027 | Baku, Azerbaijan 

 

InterFood Azerbaijan will provide a further opportunity for food industry businesses to connect in the Caucasus, bringing the international exhibition calendar to Baku in May. 

 

Turning Connections into Opportunity 

 

World Food Day is a reminder that the future of food depends on contributions throughout the value chain. From developing products and modernising production to improving distribution and reducing waste, progress requires businesses to share knowledge and work together. 

 

ICA Events invites food manufacturers, technology suppliers, distributors, retailers and industry partners to participate in its upcoming exhibitions and explore how international connections can support their next stage of growth. 

 

For exhibition information and participation enquiries, visit ica-events.com.