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Frequently Asked Questions
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General FAQs
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When and where is Food ingredients Europe 2025?

The event will take place in-person in Expo Porte de Versailles, Paris, between 2-4 December 2025.

What are the opening hours for Food ingredients Europe?

  • Tuesday 2 December 2025, *10:00-18:00

  • Wednesday 3 December 2025, *10:00-18:00

  • Thursday 4 December 2025, *10:00-16:00

    *Please note that Priority and Premium visitor passes may enter the venue from 9:00 AM

What is the event about?

Fi Europe is the leading global food ingredients event. This annual event unites the world's leading food & beverage suppliers, buyers, R&D experts and production specialists all under one roof.

Fi Europe is all about showcasing and sourcing F&B ingredients, technologies and solutions, building valuable connections with industry leaders and innovators, and gaining a competitive advantage though cutting-edge insights.

How does networking and the event app work?

The event platform allows you to:

·         Connect and message attendees

·         Schedule video-call meetings

·         Use matchmaking suggestions based on profiles and filters

·         Engage live during content sessions and networking events

Once the platform is live, all registered attendees will receive an email instructing you to log in. Interactions on the platform are saved as leads for your company so, to collect the greatest number of leads, ensure that all of your team members access their account.

To prepare for lead capture at the in-person event, you will need to download the event app. You can use the app to scan attendee badges onsite, the contact details of all your scanned badges will be saved on the platform. You can add notes or qualify your leads with prequalifying questions that you can set up on the platform before the show. You can read more about the lead retrieval process in the guide that will be made available on the platform once it goes live.

What about if I need a visa?

If you require a visa to enter France and are a visitor, you can request a "confirmation of participation" using your registration key that will be sent to you after you have registered. The link for this form can be found on your confirmation email.

If you are an exhibitor and require a visa, you must be registered first via the exhibitor manual. Then using your registration key, you can request a "confirmation of participation" - the link for this form can be found in the exhibitor manual or your confirmation email.

After this you can go ahead and apply for your visa.

How do I access my digital badge?

Digital badges are available via the event app. Once your registration is confirmed and the event app has launched, your digital badge will appear here.

Exhibitor FAQs
Answers to some of the most common queries
What is the visitor profile like?

Food ingredient Europe visitors represent all sectors of the F&B industry, who come to source suppliers of ingredients, raw materials, dietary supplements and services, to meet existing partners and gain ideas and inspiration about the industry. Here are the job functions in attendance:

  • Manufacturers 
  • Distributors 
  • Purchasers
  • Wholesalers
  • Suppliers
  • Importers and exporters 
  • Research & development
  • Food technologists
  • Procurement specialists
  • Branding & marketing
  • Scientists 
  • Retailers

How many attendees are you expecting?

In 2025, we are expecting +24,500 attendees.

What are the opening hours for exhibitors?

  • Tuesday 2 December 2025, 8:00-18:30

  • Wednesday 3 December 2025, 8:00-18:30

  • Thursday 4 December 2025,  8:00-22:00

Attendee FAQs
Answers to some of the most common queries
Who should visit the event?

Attending Food ingredients Europe will be most beneficial if you work within the following sectors; functional food and beverages, general food and beverages, pet food, ingredients and raw materials within the following job functions:

  • Manufacturers 
  • Distributors 
  • Purchasers
  • Wholesalers
  • Suppliers
  • Importers and exporters 
  • Research & development
  • Food technologists
  • Procurement specialists
  • Branding & marketing
  • Scientists 
  • Retailers

Is there an age restriction to attending Food ingredients Europe?

To ensure safety, anybody under the age of 16 is not allowed to attend Food ingredients Europe.

Nursing mothers with babies are welcome at our event and a private lactation room will be availble on-site for your convenience. However, we require a responsibility waiver to be completed upon check-in for safety purposes.

Do I have to pay to enter Food ingredients Europe?

Yes, we have a paid tickets model as this ensures a more enhanced experience for attendees. By charging for tickets, we can allocate resources to improve key aspects such as venue quality, catering, entertainment, and overall event production. Moreover, paid entry often attracts a more invested audience, creating a more meaningful networking and learning experience for all participants.

Where can I see who is exhibiting?

You can view the 2025 exhibitor list here.

Sponsorship FAQs
Where can I check the sponsorship opportunities available?

Sponsorship opportunities are exclusive to exhibitors. For more information about the sponsorship opportunities available please visit the Sponsorship shop.

I did not find what I was looking for in the sponsorship shop, what can I do?

Please reach out to your account manager or [email protected] so we can assist you. Bespoke programmes are available and we would like to hear more about your needs and objectives.

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