Paris beckons South Asia's F&B trailblazers

THE global food and beverage (F&B) ingredients calendar is counting down to a pivotal moment as Fi Europe (Food ingredients Europe), the flagship event of the Fi Global portfolio, prepares to host its landmark 30th edition at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles from December 2-4, 2025.

- ABHITASH SINGH

This event, which alternates between Frankfurt and Paris, has transcended its regional roots since its 1986 launch in Utrecht to become the world's leading platform where tastemakers converge to shape the future of food through innovation, insight, and partnership. For the rapidly evolving F&B sector across South Asia, Fi Europe 2025 represents a crucial gateway to global trends, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic sourcing opportunities necessary for navigating the region’s complex consumer demands and competitive market landscape.

Paris is set to welcome this international ingredients powerhouse, reinforcing the city's position at the heart of food innovation. Anticipation is high, with more than 1,550 exhibitors and an expected 24,500 plus attendees from over 135 countries gathering for three packed days of networking, discovery, and business. The sheer scale and global reach of the event attracting buyers from across food and beverage manufacturing and distribution alongside suppliers of ingredients, equipment, and solutions underscore its status as the definitive platform for fostering collaboration and driving the future of the F&B industry worldwide. This year’s edition, in particular, is seen as an unmissable milestone, with exhibitor numbers continuing to grow year-on-year, clearly reflecting the industry’s robust confidence in Fi Europe as the unparalleled home of food ingredients.

Focused Innovation and Strategic Sourcing

The event's expanded show floor has been meticulously designed to address the sector's most pressing and dynamic needs, offering four strategically focused areas that hold immense relevance for South Asian manufacturers seeking to modernise and diversify their product portfolios.