From functional foods and beverages to supplements and nutrition products, demand for products that support health and wellbeing continues to grow. At the same time, manufacturers and product developers are navigating ingredient scarcity, supply chain disruption and increasingly complex formulation challenges.
Taking place from 17–19 November 2026 in Frankfurt, Fi Europe 2026 will bring together 1,650+ exhibitors and 27,000+ expected attendees from 135+ countries, creating a global meeting place to discover health ingredients, explore formulation solutions, understand emerging trends and build relationships across the industry.
Book now to save up to €232 on your Fi Europe 2026 ticket. Prices increase on 19 October at 5pm CEST.
Discover the latest health and functional ingredients
The dedicated Health Ingredients area is a key destination for manufacturers, formulators, R&D teams and product developers looking to develop products that meet evolving consumer health and wellness needs.
Visitors can connect with established suppliers including Arla Foods Ingredients, FrieslandCampina Ingredients, Parmovo and Valio, alongside hundreds of specialists showcasing ingredients for physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
From vitamins, minerals, amino acids and proteins to botanicals, bioactives, dietary fibres, prebiotics, probiotics, extracts, fungi and yeasts, the area offers a broad view of the ingredients being used to develop the next generation of health-focused products.
Find solutions to formulation challenges
As functional and health-focused products become more sophisticated, formulators are balancing multiple requirements – from nutritional value and functionality to taste, texture, stability, clean-label expectations and cost.
Fi Europe brings ingredient suppliers together with R&D specialists, product developers and other experts, creating opportunities to discuss these challenges directly and explore potential solutions. This can be particularly valuable for teams navigating reformulation, ingredient availability or the need to find an effective substitute without compromising product performance.
The Health Ingredients show area will showcase ingredients supporting digestive health, immunity, metabolic wellbeing, cognitive function and healthy ageing. Beyond this dedicated area, visitors can explore complementary ingredients and technologies across the wider exhibition, helping connect ingredient discovery with formulation and production.
Explore the trends shaping health and nutrition
The Fi Europe Conference will examine the scientific, consumer and commercial developments influencing the future of nutrition, with Health and Wellness forming one of the event’s key themes.
Sessions will explore developments including GLP-1 medications and their impact on food and nutrition, nutrient density, protein and fibre fortification, metabolic health, personalised nutrition, gut-brain health, and the growing role of prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics.
Dedicated Weight Management sessions on day three will take a deeper look at how changing approaches to weight management are influencing formulation, product formats, sensory experiences and nutritional strategies.
The wider programme will feature speakers from organisations including Mintel, Innova Market Insights, Euromonitor International, Everest Group and The Protein Brewery, offering perspectives across consumer trends, market intelligence, science and innovation.
Visitors can also explore emerging trends at the Innovation Hub, discover new innovations in the New Product Zone powered by Innova Market Insights, and connect with senior industry leaders in the Future of Nutrition Lunch & Learn programme.
Strengthen relationships across the industry
Fi Europe is more than an opportunity to discover what’s new. With the global ingredients community gathered in one place, it creates valuable opportunities to strengthen existing relationships, meet new contacts and have the conversations that can lead to new business and development opportunities.
Alongside thousands of informal meetings taking place on the exhibition floor, visitors can participate in curated networking opportunities such as the Women’s Networking Breakfast and benefit from AI-driven matchmaking through the app and event platform.
For teams looking to build greater resilience, face-to-face conversations can help open up possibilities around dual sourcing, geographically diverse supply networks and longer-term supplier relationships.
Whether you’re exploring a new functional ingredient, working through a reformulation challenge, researching the latest nutrition trends or looking to strengthen your industry network, Fi Europe brings the ingredients, expertise and connections together in one place.
Book now and save up to €232
Visitor ticket prices increase on 19 October at 5pm CEST. Register now to secure your ticket at the current price and join the global health, nutrition and food ingredients community in Frankfurt from 17–19 November 2026.
