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German Trade Shows for Consumer-Oriented Products

Upcoming Promotional Activities/Events
The following section presents trade shows and other promotional activities and events for food, beverages and other agricultural and related industries taking place in Germany. Participating or simply attending a trade show can be a very cost-effective way to test the German market, introduce a product or to expand sales. Germany offers a wide variety of trade show venues for food and beverage products. The following table provides details on major trade shows for food, beverages and other agricultural and related industries taking place in Germany.

Note: The promotional events listed are provided for informational purposes only. No endorsement should be implied unless specifically stated. Terms and conditions of participation are the responsibility of the activity organizer. Please contact the organizer directly for further information.
Name and Location of Show
Date Organizer
     
Heimtextil
Location: Frankfurt/Main, Germany
International Home Textiles Show.
Next Show:
January 12-15, 2005;

Interval: yearly
Messe Frankfurt GmbH Ludwig-Erhard-Anlage 1
60327 Frankfurt/Main Germany
Tel: (49-69) 7575-0
Fax: (49-69) 7575 6433
E-mail: info@messefrankfurt.com
Website: www.heimtextil.messefrankfurt.com
     
Domotex
Location: Hannover, Germany
World Fair for Carpets and Floor Coverings.
Next Show:
January 15-18, 2005;

Interval: yearly
Deutsche Messe AG Messegelaende
30521 Hannover Germany
Tel: (49-511) 890
Fax: (49-511) 893 2626
E-mail: info@messe.de
Website: www.domotex.de
     
BAU
Location: Munich, Germany
International Trade Fair for Building Materials and Systems with about 1,800 exhibitors from about 40 countries.
Next Show:
January 17-22, 2005;

Interval: 2 years
Messe Muenchen GmbH Messegelaende
81823 Muenchen Germany
Tel: (49-89) 949 20720
Fax: (49-89) 949 20729
E-mail: info@bau-muenchen.de
Website: www.bau-muenchen.de
     
Internationale GRUENE WOCHE (Green Week)
Location: Berlin, Germany
Large consumer-oriented food and agricultural show.
Next Show:
January 21-30, 2005;
January 13-22, 2006;
January 19-28, 2007;
Interval: 1 year
Messe Berlin GmbH Messedamm 22
14055 Berlin Germany
Tel: (49-30) 3038-2026
Fax: (49-30) 3038-2019
E-mail: igw@messe-berlin.de
Website: www.gruenewoche.de www.greenweek.de
     
IPM - Internationale Pflanzen Messe
Location: Essen, Germany
International Trade Fair for Plants, Horticultural Equipment and Florists Requisites. US pavilion organised by SUSTA.
Next Show:
January 27 - 30, 2005;
February 2-5, 2006;
Interval: 1 year
Messe Essen GmbH Messehaus Ost Norbertstrasse
45131 Essen Germany
Tel: (49-201) 72 44 539
Fax: (49-201) 72 44 513
E-mail: info@messe-essen.de
Website: www.ipm-messe.de
     
ISM - Internationale Suesswaren Messe
Location: Cologne, Germany
World's largest international Sweets and Biscuits Fair. US pavilion organised by NCA.
Next Show:
Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2005, Jan 29 - Feb 1, 2006; January 28-31, 2007;
Interval: 1 year
Koelnmesse GmbH Messeplatz 1
50679 Koeln Germany
Tel: (49-221) 821 2916
Fax: (49-221) 821 3410
E-mail: ism@koelnmesse.de
Website: www.ism-cologne.de
     
FRUIT LOGISTICA
Location: Berlin, Germany
Annual International Trade Show for Fruit and Vegetable Marketing. Recommended for U.S. exhibitors interested in the Western and Eastern/Central European markets.
Next Show:
February 10-12, 2005;
February 2-4, 2006;
Interval: annual
Messe Berlin GmbH Messedamm 22
14055 Berlin Germany
Tel: (49-30) 3038-2048
Fax: (49-30) 3038-2020
E-mail: fruitlogistica@messe-berlin.de
Website: www.fruitlogistica.de
     
BIOFACH
Location: Nuernberg, Germany
Annual International Trade Show for Organic products; U.S. pavilion organised by Organic Trade Association.
Next Show:
February 24-27, 2005;
February 16-19, 2006;
Interval: annual
Nuernberg Messe GmbH Messezentrum
90471 Nuernberg Germany
Tel: (49-911) 8606-860
Fax: (49-911) 8606-8228
E-mail: info@biofach.de
Website: www.biofach.de
     
EQUITANA
Location: Essen, Germany
The Equestrian Sports World Fair.
Next Show:
February 26 - March 6, 2005;

Interval: 2 years
Miller Freeman Blenheim International GmbH Voelklinger Strasse 4
40219 Duesseldorf Germany
Tel: (49-211) 90 19 10
Fax: (49-211) 90 19 11 43
E-mail: info@equitana.de
Website: www.equitana.de
     
INTERNORGA
Location: Hamburg, Germany
International Trade Fair for Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Baking & Confectionery Trades.
Next Show:
March 4-9, 2005;
March 3-8, 2006;
Interval: 1 year
Hamburg Messe & Congress GmbH St. Petersburger Strasse 1
20355 Hamburg Germany
Tel: (49-40) 35 69 0
Fax: (49-40) 35 69 21 80
E-mail: info@hamburg-messe.de
Website: www.internorga.de
     
ProWein
Location: Duesseldorf, Germany
International Trade Show for Wine and Alcoholic Beverages. California and MIATCO/Midwest Wines organise U.S. pavilions.
Next Show:
March 6-8, 2005;

Interval 1 year
Messe Duesseldorf GmbH Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61
40474 Duesseldorf Germany
Tel: (49-211) 45 60 01
Fax: (49-211) 45 60 668
E-mail: info@messe-duesseldorf.de
Website: www.prowein.de
     
INTERZUM
Location: Cologne, Germany
Trade Show for Furniture Production and Wood Interiors.
Next Show:
April 29 - May 3, 2005;
May 11-15, 2007;
Interval: 2 years
Messe- und Ausstellungs-Ges. mbH, Koeln Messeplatz 1
50679 Koeln Germany
Tel: (49-221) 82 10
Fax: (49-221) 821 25 74
E-mail: interzum@koelnmesse.de
Website: www.interzum.de
     
LIGNAplus Hannover
Location: Hannover, Germany
World Fair for the Forestry and Wood Industries which focuses on processing machinery. This Show has a small section on Trade in Forest Products.
Next Show:
May 2-6, 2005;

Interval: 2 years
Deutsche Messe AG Messegelaende
30521 Hannover Germany
Tel: (49-511) 89 32126
Fax: (49-511) 89 31263
E-mail: ligna@messe.de
Website: www.ligna.de
     
fensterbau/frontale

Location: Nuernberg, Germany
International Trade Fair Window and Façade.
Next Show:
March 22-25, 2006;
Interval: 2 years
Nuernberg Messe GmbH Messezentrum
90471 Nuernberg Germany
Tel: (49-911) 8606 160
Fax: (49-911) 8606 259
E-mail: frontale@nuernbergmesse.de
Website: www.frontale.de
     
FIBO
Location: Essen, Germany
Trade Show for Fitness, Fitness Nutrition & Drinks, Leisure, Sports, Cosmetics & Beauty.
Next Show:
May 5 - 8, 2005;

Interval: 1 year
Reed Exhibitions Deutschland GmbH Voelklinger Strasse 4
40219 Duesseldorf Germany
Tel: (49-211) 90 19 1 131
Fax: (49-211) 30 75 78
E-mail: info@fibo.de
Website: www.fibo.com
     
Drinktec-Interbrau
Location: Munich, Germany
World Fair for Beverage Technology.
Next Show:
September 12-17, 2005;

Interval: 4 years
Messe Muenchen GmbH Messegelaende
81823 Muenchen Germany
Tel: (49-89) 949 01
Fax: (49-89) 949 09
E-mail: newsline@messe-muenchen.de
Website: www.drinktec.de
     
InterCool
Location: Duesseldorf, Germany
International Trade Fair for Frozen Foods, Ice Cream, and Refrigeration Technology; held in conjunction with InterMeat, InterMopro, and Hogatec.
Next Show:
October 3-6, 2006;
Interval: 2 years
Messe Duesseldorf GmbH Stockumer Kirchstrasse 61
40474 Duesseldorf Germany
Tel: (49-211) 45 60 01
Fax: (49-211) 45 60 668
E-mail: info@messe-duesseldorf.de
Website: www.intercool.de
     
Suedback
Location: Stuttgart, Germany
International Trade Show for the Bakery and Confiserie Trade.
Next Show:
October 15-19, 2005;

Interval: annual, except in IBA years
Messe Stuttgart International Am Kochenhof 16
70192 Stuttgart Germany
Tel: (49-711) 25 890
Fax: (49-711) 25 89 440
E-mail: info@messe-stuttgart.de
Website: www.messe-stuttgart.de/suedback
     
BIOTECHNICA
Location: Hannover, Germany
International Trade Fair for Medical and Agricultural Biotechnology.
Next Show:
October 18-20, 2005;

Interval: 2 years
Deutsche Messe AG Messegelaende
30521 Hannover Germany
Tel: (49-511) 890
Fax: (49-511) 893 26 26
E-mail: biotechnica@messe.de
Website: www.biotechnica.de
     
GAESTE
Location: Leipzig, Germany
International Trade Fair for the Restaurant, Hotel, and Catering Business.
Next Show:
October 30 - November 2, 2005;
November 18-21, 2007;
Interval: 2 years
Leipziger Messe GmbH Messe-Allee 1
04356 Leipzig Germany
Tel: (49-341) 67 80
Fax: (49-341) 67 88 762
E-mail: info@leipziger-messe.de
Website: www.gaeste.de
     
AGRITECHNICA
Location: Hannover, Germany
International Trade Fair for Agricultural Machinery.
Next Show:
November 8-12, 2005;
November 13-17, 2007;
Interval: 2 years
Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft e.V. Eschborner Landstrasse 122
60489 Frankfurt Germany
Tel: (49-69) 247 88 252
Fax: (49-69) 247 88 113
E-mail: d.haupt@DLG-Frankfurt.de
Website: www.agritechnica.com
     
ANUGA
Location: Cologne, Germany
World's largest food & beverage trade fair with very strong international representation; draws over 160,000 trade visitors.
Next Show:
October 8-12, 2005;
October 13-17, 2007;
Interval: 2 years
Koelnmesse GmbH Messeplatz 1
50679 Koeln Germany
Tel: (49-221) 82 10
Fax: (49-221) 821 25 74
E-mail: anuga@koelnmesse.de
Website: www.anuga.de
     
FORUM VINI
Location: Munich, MOC Veranstaltungscenter, Germany
Regional Wine Trade Show and Consumer Fair for trade and consumers.
Next Show Nov. 11-14, 2005;

Interval: annual
Albrecht Gesellschaft f. Fachausstellungen mbH Oettingerstrasse 25
80538 Muenchen Germany
Tel: (49-89) 27 29 48 20
Fax: (49-89) 27 29 48 22
E-mail: info@forum-vini.de
Website: www.forum-vini.de


Note: More information about these and other German exhibitions and trade shows can be found under the following Internet address: http://www.auma-messen.de


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