Global Meat, Poultry & Seafood Industry Events 2026

📅 Jan 28–30, 2026  ·  📍 Atlanta, Georgia

World's largest poultry trade show. Contract negotiations and supply deals signed here set US broiler and layer prices for Q1–Q2. Watch for announcements on feed ingredient costs and new genetics from primary breeders (Cobb, Ross, Aviagen).

High impact

📅 Jan/Feb 2026  ·  📍 Kochi / Mumbai

MPEDA-organised show for Indian seafood exporters. Key announcements on EIA approvals, quality standards for EU/US markets, and GI certification for Vannamei shrimp. Affects Indian shrimp export readiness and seasonal pricing.

Medium impact

📅 Feb 17–21, 2026  ·  📍 Dubai World Trade Centre

The world's largest annual food trade event for halal meat, seafood, and frozen protein. Critical for India-origin buffalo meat, chicken, and shrimp exporters — GCC buyers place large forward orders here. Sets the tone for Indian export prices March–June.

Very High impact

📅 Mar 11–13, 2026  ·  📍 Bangkok, Thailand

Asia's largest feed, meat, and aquaculture conference. Announcements on Southeast Asian poultry supply recovery, Thai chicken exports, and feed ingredient pricing directly affect Indian broiler competitiveness in Asian markets.

Medium-High impact

📅 Apr 14–16, 2026  ·  📍 Guadalajara, Mexico

Latin America's major poultry show. Pilgrim's Pride, Bachoco, and Tyson's Latin American operations use this to signal capacity plans. Affects Americas-origin chicken pricing in Caribbean and LatAm markets.

Medium impact

📅 Apr 21–23, 2026  ·  📍 Barcelona, Spain

World's largest seafood B2B event. Norwegian salmon companies (Mowi, SalMar, Grieg) launch export programs here. Indian shrimp exporters MPEDA-registered attendees compete for EU retail contracts. Shapes H2 salmon and shrimp pricing in Europe.

High impact

📅 May 5–8, 2026  ·  📍 Hanover, Germany

Europe's leading livestock and meat technology show. JBS, Tyson, and PHW announce European supply plans. Signals EU processing capacity and import demand for H2 — relevant for Indian buffalo and chicken exporters targeting European markets.

Medium-High impact

📅 May 26–29, 2026  ·  📍 Munich, Germany

Growing aquaculture technology track. Innovations in RAS (recirculating aquaculture systems) announced here affect long-term salmon supply projections and land-based salmon cost curves.

Low-Medium impact

📅 Sep 15–18, 2026  ·  📍 Rennes, France

Europe's largest annual livestock show. French and EU poultry supply plans for Q4 and next year announced here. Doux, LDC, and PHW (owners of Lohmann) present capacity data. Directly affects EU chicken import requirements and Indian export opportunity.

High impact

📅 Sep 19–21, 2026  ·  📍 Mumbai, India

India's largest food trade show — growing fast as India's export ambitions rise. APEDA, MPEDA, and DGFT officials present export policy updates. Key for connecting Indian exporters with Middle East and Southeast Asian importers.

Medium-High impact

📅 Oct 19–23, 2026  ·  📍 Paris-Nord Villepinte

One of the world's four largest food trade shows (alongside Gulfood, Anuga, FMI). European retail buyers from Carrefour, Aldi, and Lidl finalize Q1 2027 protein sourcing contracts here. Large Brazilian, Indian, and Thai protein delegations.

High impact

📅 Oct 3–7, 2026  ·  📍 Cologne, Germany

World's largest food and beverage trade fair — alternates biannually with SIAL. When it runs (odd years 2025, 2027), it's the dominant European event. In 2026 SIAL runs; watch Anuga in 2027 for major supply contract shifts.

High impact

📅 Nov 4–6, 2026  ·  📍 Dubai, UAE

Middle East's largest dedicated seafood trade show. Indian shrimp and frozen fish exporters negotiate H1 2027 GCC contracts here. Salmon from Norway competes directly with Indian shrimp for shelf space in UAE hypermarkets.

High impact

📅 Nov 2026 (TBC)  ·  📍 TBC

Shrimp and salmon industry outlook presented by Rabobank, FAO, and major producers. Production forecasts announced here are widely used by traders for 2027 price modelling. Watch for shrimp disease reports from Ecuador and Vietnam.

Medium impact