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Vertical farming business leaders will take stock of the sector’s future at the 7th Vertical Farming World Congress on 5-7 October in central London, after a demanding year of heightened financial pressure despite the technology's evident climate benefits.

Held on 29-30 April at the Plaza Hotel Düsseldorf in Düsseldorf, Germany, the summit convened senior leaders for two days of strategic dialogue, high-impact networking and exchange of critical insights shaping the future of F&B manufacturing.

The International Brew & Beverage Processing Technology and Equipment Exhibition for China (CBB 2026) will be held from 12-15 October 2026 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC).

The Pharmaceutical Packaging Summit 2026 will take place on the 5-6 October 2026 at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa, San Diego, California.

The AmericaPack Summit 2026 will take place on 5 to 6 October 2026 at the Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, Golf Club & Spa, San Diego, California.

Barcelona, La Ciutat Comtal – an architectural gem, cultural hub and football powerhouse – welcomed global industry leaders for the 19th Global Dairy Congress from 17-18 June 2026.

The EuroPack Summit will return on 7-8 September as an invitation-only executive forum.

With more than 600 attendees, over 100 expert speakers, visitors from more than 30 countries and 20+ hours of thought leadership, Bridge2Food Europe 2026 brought together key voices from across the food innovation sector.

The Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is excited to unveil the latest in food and drink innovation and trends to global food and beverage manufacturers, processors and ingredient suppliers.

At Vitafoods Europe 2026, ADM showcased how advances in microbiome science help brands meet increasingly personalised consumer health needs. Through featured concepts, ADM highlighted microbiome solutions targeting stress, sleep, mood, digestive health, metabolic health, women’s health, active nutrition and more.

Biodiversity and ethical sourcing, sustainability impacts and food ingredients will be featured at the Sustainable Foods Summit. The 17th European edition will be hosted in Amsterdam on 18-19 June 2026.

During this year’s Vitafoods Europe event, FoodBev Media’s group editor, Melissa Bradshaw, caught up with Faravelli’s Tiziana Ferrari, director of nutraceuticals for the company’s Italian business.