{"id":13311,"date":"2026-05-23T03:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T03:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/portalciruelas.com\/2026\/05\/23\/calendario-eventos-alimentos-frutas-secas-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-27T02:18:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-27T02:18:59","slug":"calendar-of-events-food-dried-fruit-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/portalciruelas.com\/en\/2026\/05\/23\/calendar-of-events-food-dried-fruit-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"26 Global Events in the Agri-food Sector: The Complete Agenda 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For the dried plum and dried fruit sector, business planning is not improvised. Opening new markets, consolidating alliances with global distributors, and staying in tune with trends in <em>packaging<\/em> and consumption require being in the right place at the right time.<\/p>\n<p>The year 2026 promises a dynamic calendar of international events. If your company is looking to expand its exports, here&#039;s the definitive roadmap to the world&#039;s most important food, beverage, and agribusiness events this year.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<h2>The 5 Must-See Events for the Sector in 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Of the entire global agenda, these five trade fairs represent the most important commercial turning points for the value chain of dried plums and dried fruits.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Gulfood 2026 (Dubai, UAE)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> January 26-30, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why it&#039;s key:<\/strong> It is the world&#039;s largest food and beverage trade fair for the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asian markets. For dried plum exporters, it is the ideal platform to secure bulk contracts at the beginning of the year and connect with importers in regions with high demand for healthy foods and nuts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. Fruit Logistica 2026 (Berlin, Germany)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> February 4-6, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why it&#039;s key:<\/strong> The heart of the global fresh produce industry and its supply chain beats in Berlin. Although dried plums undergo drying processes, the world&#039;s leading fruit importers converge here. It&#039;s an essential barometer for understanding transport costs, sustainable packaging, and European Union import regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. APAS Show 2026 (S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> May 18-21, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why it&#039;s key:<\/strong> The largest supermarket event in Latin America. Whether the goal is the regional market or consolidating a presence on Brazilian supermarket shelves (a key strategic market for Southern Cone plums), APAS is the ideal place to negotiate directly with the leading retail chains in South America.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>4. Global Produce &amp; Floral Show \u2013 PMA (Orlando, USA)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> October 15-17, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why it&#039;s key:<\/strong> Organized by the <em>International Fresh Produce Association<\/em>, This is the most influential trade show in the North American market. For plum exporters, it&#039;s the perfect showcase for the plum segment. <em>snacks<\/em>, high-quality industrial ingredients and retail in the United States and Canada.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>5. SIAL 2026 (Paris, France)<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> October 17-21, 2026<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why it&#039;s key:<\/strong> Along with Anuga, SIAL Paris is Europe&#039;s most important biennial food innovation event. Participating in SIAL allows you not only to showcase your products, but also to understand the direction of mass consumption: supermarket private labels, functional foods, and natural, fruit-based ingredients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>Calendar of Food, Beverage and Agribusiness Fairs 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Below, we have compiled a chronological list of all the food, beverage, fresh produce and wine sector events taking place in 2026 in the main global markets:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Event<\/th>\n<th>Date<\/th>\n<th>Place<\/th>\n<th>Main Focus<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Gulfood<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>January 26-30<\/td>\n<td>Dubai, UAE<\/td>\n<td>Food (Dried Fruits)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fruit Logistica<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>February 4-6<\/td>\n<td>Berlin, Germany<\/td>\n<td>Fresh Fruits and Vegetables<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Vinexpo Paris (Wine Paris)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>February 9-11<\/td>\n<td>Paris, France<\/td>\n<td>Wines and Spirits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Wine Trade Mission<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>February 12-13<\/td>\n<td>London, United Kingdom<\/td>\n<td>Wines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Expocomer<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>March 10-12<\/td>\n<td>Panama City, Panama<\/td>\n<td>Food, Beverages and Multisectoral<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Prowine<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>March 15-17<\/td>\n<td>D\u00fcsseldorf, Germany<\/td>\n<td>Wines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Interwine Chengdu<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>March 22-25<\/td>\n<td>Chengdu, China<\/td>\n<td>Wines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Vinexpo America<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>April 29-30<\/td>\n<td>Miami Beach, USA.<\/td>\n<td>Wines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>INC World Nut &amp; Dried Fruit Congress<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>May 12-14<\/td>\n<td>Macau, China<\/td>\n<td>Dried Fruits and Nuts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Wine South America<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>May 12-14<\/td>\n<td>Bento Gon\u00e7alves, Brazil<\/td>\n<td>Wines, Machinery and Supplies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>APAS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>May 18-21<\/td>\n<td>S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil<\/td>\n<td>Food and Beverages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Expo Antad 2026<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>May 19-21<\/td>\n<td>Guadalajara, Mexico<\/td>\n<td>Food and Beverages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Interwine Guangzhou<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>May (to be confirmed)<\/td>\n<td>Guangzhou, China<\/td>\n<td>Wines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Food<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>09 \u2013 12 June<\/td>\n<td>Bogot\u00e1, Colombia<\/td>\n<td>Food and Beverages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Vinexpo Explorer Bulk<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>June (to be confirmed)<\/td>\n<td>Mendoza City, Argentina<\/td>\n<td>Bulk Wines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Expoalimentaria<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>September (to be confirmed)<\/td>\n<td>Lima, Peru<\/td>\n<td>Food and Machinery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Food and Service Space<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>October (to be confirmed)<\/td>\n<td>Santiago, Chile<\/td>\n<td>Food, Machinery and Horeca<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fruit Attraction<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>October (to be confirmed)<\/td>\n<td>Madrid, Spain<\/td>\n<td>Fresh Fruits and Vegetables<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Prowine San Pablo<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>October (to be confirmed)<\/td>\n<td>S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil<\/td>\n<td>Wines and Machinery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Supermines<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>October (to be confirmed)<\/td>\n<td>Minas Gerais, Brazil<\/td>\n<td>Food and Beverages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Global Produce &amp; Floral (PMA)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>October 15-17<\/td>\n<td>Orlando, USA.<\/td>\n<td>Dried Foods and Fruits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SIAL<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>October 17-21<\/td>\n<td>Paris, France<\/td>\n<td>Food and Beverages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>GWC Annual Meeting<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>October (to be confirmed)<\/td>\n<td>Hawke Bay, New Zealand<\/td>\n<td>Wine Tourism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>SommCon<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>November 3-5<\/td>\n<td>San Diego, USA.<\/td>\n<td>Food and Wine<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>CIIE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>November (to be confirmed)<\/td>\n<td>Shanghai, China<\/td>\n<td>Food and Beverages<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Prowine Shanghai<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>November (to be confirmed)<\/td>\n<td>Shanghai, China<\/td>\n<td>Wines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Prowine Mumbai<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>November (to be confirmed)<\/td>\n<td>Mumbai, India<\/td>\n<td>Wines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>World Bulk Wines Exhibition<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>November (to be confirmed)<\/td>\n<td>Amsterdam, Netherlands<\/td>\n<td>Bulk Wines<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<hr>\n<h2>Diversification Opportunities and Trade Missions<\/h2>\n<p>The 2026 business ecosystem also includes important multi-sector and service missions that can represent key alliances for the modernization of agriculture and distribution:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Knowledge-Based Services (KBS) and Technology:<\/strong> Events such as <em>Mobile World Congress<\/em> (Barcelona, March 2-5), <em>Game Developers Conference<\/em> (San Francisco, March 9-13) or <em>America Digital<\/em> (Mexico, June 9-10) are ideal for finding AgTech solutions, Blockchain traceability or logistics automation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mining and Energy:<\/strong> <em>PDAC<\/em> (Canada, March 1-4) and <em>Intersolar South America<\/em> (Brazil, August 25-27) set the standard in sustainability and renewable energy, an increasingly demanded factor in carbon footprint audits for plum processing plants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr>\n<h2>How to Maximize Your Participation in Trade Fairs in 2026<\/h2>\n<p>Attending or presenting at an international event requires a clear strategy before you even board the plane. Follow these three steps to maximize your return on investment (ROI):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Schedule of Preliminary Meetings:<\/strong> Don&#039;t wait for buyers to walk by your booth. Use the official trade show platforms three weeks before the event to schedule 20-minute meetings with key importers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adapt your Value Message:<\/strong> European importers in <em>SIAL<\/em> Buyers in <em>Gulfood<\/em> They value consistent volume capacity and agile logistics. Tailor your presentation materials to the buyer&#039;s profile.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immediate Follow-up:<\/strong> Trade show contacts are lost due to lack of follow-up. Send a personalized email with your sales proposal within 48 hours of the event&#039;s end.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Is your company already planning its 2026 export calendar? Start preparing the trade shows and meetings that will define your markets of tomorrow today.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the 2026 calendar of food, dried, and fresh fruit events. 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