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The world's leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry, Drinktec, is set to take place from 15 to 19 September 2025 at the Trade Fair Center Messe München. With over 60 countries represented and nearly full occupancy across 11 exhibition halls, the event promises to be a pivotal platform for innovation, networking and industry advancement.

Drinktec 2025 will feature a diverse array of exhibitors presenting the entire value chain of beverage and liquid food production. From raw materials and ingredients to packaging solutions and advanced production technologies, visitors will gain a comprehensive overview of the industry's latest developments.

The event's strategic hall layout ensures that related exhibitors are clustered together, facilitating easy navigation and comparison.

Key topics driving the industry forward

The 2025 edition of Drinktec focuses on three key topics shaping the future of industry:

• Circularity and resource management: Emphasising sustainable practices, this theme explores efficient resource use, recycling innovations and water conservation in production processes.

• Data2Value: Highlighting the transformative power of data, this theme delves into AI applications, machine learning and data-driven decision-making to enhance production efficiency and product quality.

• Lifestyle and health: Addressing evolving consumer preferences, this theme covers the development of health-conscious products, plant-based beverages and the utilisation of by-products in production.

  
  

Introducing the Liquidrome: A hub for innovation and collaboration

A standout feature of Drinktec 2025 is the introduction of the "Liquidrome," an interactive space dedicated to knowledge exchange and innovation. Located in hall C4, the Liquidrome will host live demonstrations, expert presentations and executive discussions, fostering collaboration between researchers, visitors and exhibitors.

'The Next Big Thing': Solutions of the future

One highlight – the premiere platform – will showcase exhibitors' latest innovations. 'The Next Big Thing' is the slogan for all participants in the Innovation Guide, which features all exhibitors who have registered an innovation with the organising team. Curated by a team of experts, these innovations are showcased on a landing page.

Detailed information on the innovations is only made available to visitors directly on the exhibition grounds via a QR code.

Visitor registration now open

Industry professionals can now register for Drinktec 2025 through the official ticket portal. The platform offers a new exhibitor and product database, allowing visitors to plan their visit effectively by filtering exhibitors based on halls, industry sectors, product categories and more.

Worldwide interest

The Drinktec Roadshow – the global tour with information events for journalists and multipliers in key markets – underscores the growing importance of Drinktec in shaping the future of the beverage and liquid food industry.

The outlook on the economic development of the markets presented by the conceptual sponsor VDMA, the German Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association, highlights that the beverage and liquid food industry is perfectly positioned to serve national markets.

Recent roadshow events in countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, China, Argentina, Chile and Brazil have garnered attention from industry professionals eager to participate in the upcoming trade fair.