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Post Show Report Prodexpo 2026

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:17:37 +0300

The 33rd�edition of the�International Exhibition for Food, Beverages and Food Raw Materials�took place on 9�12 February 2026 at Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia. The event was organised by EXPOCENTRE AO with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia, and under the auspices of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Prodexpo has been playing a strategic role in the development of the food industry for over three decades. The show is a key platform for manufacturers and suppliers to communicate and network with buyers from federal and regional retail chains, marketplaces, public catering chains, restaurants, and government representatives.

The official opening ceremony was attended by�Sergey Katyrin, President at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia,�Vladimir Kashin, Chair at the Russian State Duma Committee on Agrarian Issues,�Nikolay Kharitonov, Chair at the Russian State Duma Committee on the Development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic,�Maxim Protasov, Head at Roskachestvo,�Maxim Fateev, Director General of EXPOCENTRE AO, the representatives of the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, and ambassadors of a number of countries.

"Prodexpo is an important platform for demonstrating achievements in various fields of the agriculture industry. This event provides all participants with every opportunity to discuss key issues of industry development and find reliable partners."

Oksana Lut

Minister of Agriculture of Russia

"Prodexpo has been serving as the largest platform for presenting high-quality foodstuffs and beverages, advanced packaging, and technologies for many years. The show promotes the strengthening of business ties between Russian and foreign producers, and the development of Russia\'s agriculture industry and food market."

Sergey Katyrin

President at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia

"Prodexpo is of great importance for the development of the food industry and ensuring this country\'s food sovereignty. As usual, it will become a meeting place for suppliers and manufacturers to discuss cooperation issues. New ideas and business contacts will contribute to improving the quality and expanding the geographical reach of products."

Alexey Nemeryuk

Minister of the Moscow City Government, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Moscow City Mayor and Government, Head of the Moscow City Department of Trade and Services

"Prodexpo is rightfully one of the largest and most reputable shows of the industry. Every year it brings together leading manufacturers and distributors of food and beverages, as well as introduces new trademarks, brands, and innovative products. This event contributes to strengthening food security, developing export potential, and expanding business ties between Russian and foreign companies."

Maxim Fateev

Director General of EXPOCENTRE AO

Showcase scale and indicators

The edition of 2026 saw an increase in key indicators:

2,017 companies�(+11.4 % compared to 2025)�from 37 countries, including:
1,461 Russian companies�(+19.3 % compared to 2025)
556 foreign companies�(+27.8 % compared to 2025)
48 regions of Russia�arranged�regional pavilions and group stands�(+23 % compared to 2025)
13 national�pavilions
90,296 sq. m�of floor space (+19 % compared to 2025)
300+ retail chains�hold talks about deliveries
66 333 professionals visitors�(the exact number will be published at the official website after the event audit)
110,113�visits in total��

International cooperation

This year\'s partner country was Saudi Arabia. The stand of the National Center for Palms and Dates of Saudi Arabia (NCPD) hosted a ceremony of awarding the partner country certificate of Prodexpo 2026.

Mazzen J Alquraish, Head of Exporters Enabling and Empowering Department at NCPD, said that participation in Prodexpo is a good opportunity to establish a direct dialogue with Russian partners and present the potential of Saudi Arabia\'s date industry.

Prodexpo 2026 hosted talks of Maxim Fateev, Director General of EXPOCENTRE, with a delegation from the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI), headed by its President Baatarjav Lkhagvajav.

Prodexpo 2026 hosted the 15th International Halal Congress. The event was organised by the International Center for Standardization and Certification "Halal" under the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation. The congress was attended by Russian Deputy Minister of Agriculture Roman Nekrasov, representatives of the diplomatic corps of Arab Muslim countries from Bahrain, Indonesia, Iran, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and the heads of the largest Russian exporting companies in the halal industry.

Prodexpo 2026 was attended by Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Trade Advisers as part of the embassy delegations of Argentina, Bangladesh, Belarus, Brazil, Ethiopia, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Serbia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkiye, the UAE, Uruguay, and Uzbekistan.

Press about Prodexpo 2026

Prodexpo 2026 attracted interest of 282 journalists and bloggers.

Look at Prodexpo 2026 through the lens of Channel One.

Other media news agencies and outlets working at the show were TASS, NEWS.RU, RBC, RIA Novosti, Sputnik (Russia Today RF), Interfax, OTR, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, TV BRICS, �� , Komsomolskaya Pravda, Channel 14, Moscow Pravda, Federal Press, Vedomosti, Izvestia, different regional and industry outlets.

Press about Prodexpo 2026: www.prod-expo.ru

Show highlights

Russian manufacturers from almost all regions of the country offered a variety of products: 1,461 companies �rom the largest agricultural holdings to family enterprises from Primorye and the Far East to Kaliningrad, from the northern regions to the south of Russia.

Russian regional pavilions, organised this year by 48 regions of the country, attracted a particular interest. Their main aim is to promote the regions\' brand and support small and medium-sized businesses. For the first time, pavilion was presented by the Trans-Baikal Krai. Watch the special�report.

As for foreign participation, the leaders were China (141 companies), Belarus (84 companies), Turkiye (69 companies), Kazakhstan (27 companies), South Korea (25 companies), and Saudi Arabia (16 companies).

National pavilions were arranged by 13 countries. Watch the video report.

Overall, the�geographical reach�of Prodexpo 2026 was impressive: Asia, Africa, Europe, and South America.

The�show�presented a wide range of products from basic food and beverages to fine foods, halal, organic, sports, functional, baby food, healthy lifestyle, exotic products, as well as alcoholic beverages, equipment, packaging and packaging solutions, glass containers, and ingredients.

Watch this video to feel the vibe of the show (1.02 minutes long).

What our exhibitors say (1.29 minutes long).

What our visitors say (3.09 minutes long).

Key sectors of Prodexpo 2026

In 2026, a significant increase in the exposition is demonstrated by such pillars of Prodexpo as Meat and Meat Products, Dairy Products. Cheese, Frozen Foods. Semi-Prepared Products, Groceries. Cereals. Pasta. Spices, Kitchen Herbs, Confectionery. Bakery. Snacks. Nuts. Dried Fruit, Juices, Mineral Water. Soft Drinks, and Healthy Nutrition. Functional Food.

Halal products were presented in different sectors.

You can find the show\'s catalogue of exhibitors on the Prodexpo official website.

Meat and Meat Products. Cooked Meats. Poultry, Eggs�brought together more than 120 companies from Russia, Belarus, Brazil, China, Hungary, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Serbia. Watch the photo and video report.

Dairy Products. Cheese�presented products from Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Brazil, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Serbia.�Watch the photo and video report.

Groceries. Cereals. Pasta. Spices, Kitchen Herbs�featured products from Russia, Belarus, India, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkiye. Watch the photo and video report.

Confectionery. Bakery �and �Snacks. Nuts. Dried Fruit�brought together companies from 19 countries: Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Brazil, China, Georgia, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkiye, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Watch the photo and video report.

Tea and Coffee�welcomed manufacturers and distributors from Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Brazil, China, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kenya, South Korea, Thailand, Turkiye and the UAE. Sri Lanka participated with a national pavilion. Watch the photo and video report.

Juices, Mineral Water. Soft Drinks welcomed more than 200 companies from 16 countries who offered mineral waters, juices, sodas, fruit drinks, carbonated and functional drinks, and energy drinks. Watch the photo and video report.

Prodexpo Organic�demonstrate a wide range of certified meat, dairy products, cheeses, groceries, confectionery, sauces, spices and seasonings from Russia, Italy, Serbia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Turkiye. Watch the photo and video report.

Healthy Nutrition. Functional Food�welcomed about 100 companies from Russia, Belarus, China, Germany, South Korea, and Turkiye. Watch the video report.

Prodexpo WINE�exhibited products from Armenia, Belarus, Chile, China, France, Georgia, Italy, South Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and others.�In total, more than 120 companies participated in the category of alcoholic beverages and wine. Watch the video.

Beer. Low Alcohol�presented about 100 companies mainly from Russia but also from Armenia, Belarus, China, Georgia, Italy, Serbia, the UAE, and Vietnam. Watch the video.

Prodexpo PACK&TECHNOLOGY�offered packaging solutions for the food industry, as well as packaging for gifts, Christmas/New Year celebrations, and glass containers. In total, there were about 100 manufacturers from 9 countries.�

Conference programme

This year, the conference programme focused on the adaptation of the food market to economic realities and consumer trends.

The plenary session was devoted to omnichannel retail, regulatory changes, new consumer trends, challenges and solutions in 2026.

Special sessions are devoted to organic products and development of regional brands.

The Special Session on Bringing Goods to the Shelf. How to Simplify the Way to Retail Chains in 2026? was devoted to labeling.

There were regular Prodforums: Supplier to Retail Chains, Private Label Brand, Ecosystem of a Food Brand, Retail Matrix, and Entering Retail Chains.

AlcoCongress 2026 was dedicated to the market of the future: strategies and promising directions in the context of global changes, both geopolitical and consumer. The Master Classes on Wine from Russia were of constant interest. The show hosted negotiations between alcohol producers and distributors with retail chain purchasers.

Trends, best practices, strategies and tools were studied at the CATMANPRO Open Club, a space for professional communication, growth and development of retailers.

The 15^th�International Halal Congress brought together experts and practitioners in the field of halal certification and standardization, halal production technology, export of halal products abroad, and working on new foreign markets.

For two days, the Center of Retail Chains� helped manufacturers negotiate with representatives of more than 300 Russian federal and regional retail chains and conclude contracts for the supply of products.

The Employment Centre was open on all days of the show, where both exhibitors and visitors could post job offers, review applicants\' CVs, and get advice from a career development specialist.

Competitions

Prodexpo 2026 hosted award ceremonies of the 21st International Competition for the Best Packaging and Label for Foodstuffs and Beverages � ProdExtraPack 2026. Results
the Prodexpo Wine Competition & Spirits Selection. Results
the 28^th International Tasting Competition at Prodexpo 2026. Results
the Innovative Product and the Choice of Retail Chains competitions. Results
the Best Product 2026 International Competition. Results
the International Competition for the Best Consumer Properties of Souzexpertiza ANO of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Results

Results

Prodexpo 2026 has once again confirmed its effectiveness and importance for the development of the food market and ensuring the country\'s food security.

The participants recognised the need for broad international cooperation at the business level, despite global difficulties in the political sphere.

Prodexpo 2027�will take place on�1�4 March 2027�at Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia.

Follow the updates about Prodexpo on its� website �and social media:

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Certificate of Prodexpo 2026 partner country awarded

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:31:29 +0300

The stand of the National Center for Palms and Dates of Saudi Arabia (NCPD) hosted a ceremony of awarding the partner country certificate of�Prodexpo 2026.

NCPD presents the Saudi Dates trademark at the exhibition.

Mazzen J Alquraish, Head of Exporters Enabling and Empowering Department at NCPD, said that participation in Prodexpo is a good opportunity to establish a direct dialogue with Russian partners and present the potential of Saudi Arabia�s date industry.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Prodforums at Prodexpo 2026

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 09:56:47 +0300

A series of Prodeforums were organised by KVK Imperia and EXPOCENTRE within the conference programme of Prodexpo 2026.

The Prodforum: Supplier to Retail Chains is a key event in the food market aimed at increasing the efficiency of interaction between retail chains and suppliers. The Prodforum: Ecosystem of a Food Brand is an integrated programme to increase manufacturer brand awareness among buyers and end consumers. The Prodforum: Private Label Brand is a key event in the food market aimed at increasing the efficiency of interaction between retail chains and suppliers of private label brands. The Prodforum: Entering Retail Chains is a step-by-step plan for entering federal, regional, and local retail chains in Russia and the CIS. The Prodforum: Retail Matrix is a comprehensive programme for the development of chain and non-chain retail.

The Prodforum participants received not only a complete picture of the current state of the Russian food market, but also practical recommendations for conducting successful business.

In addition, the Purchasing Center of Retail Chains worked for two days at Prodexpo 2026, where manufacturers could talks face-to-face with representatives of 300 federal and regional retail chains, concluding contracts for the supply of their products.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Maxim Fateev held talks with MNCCI president

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:42:38 +0300

On February 10, Maxim Fateev, CEO of EXPOCENTRE, held talks with a delegation from the Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI), headed by its President Baatarjav Lkhagvajav. The talks took place at Prodexpo 2026.

During the meeting, specific steps were outlined to expand the participation of Mongolian enterprises and organisations in trade shows of EXPOCENTRE boosting the development of the Cooperation Agreement between the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and MNCCI. The MNCCI President expressed interest in maximizing the use of tools provided by trade shows to promote Mongolian goods and services to the Russian market.

The members of the Mongolian delegation were given the opportunity to get acquainted with the display of Prodexpo 2026 and hold scheduled negotiations. The Mongolian colleagues expressed their gratitude for the assistance.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

AlcoCongress predicts the market of the future

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:23:50 +0300

The 21^st AlcoCongress takes place within the conference programme of Prodexpo 2026. This year\'s key topic is the alcohol market of the future: local strategies for global change.

Yuri Yudich, Head at the AlcoCongress, addressed the participants with a welcoming speech and identified the main topics for discussion by the expert community.

It has become a tradition to open the Alcongress with a report by the Nielsen company. Ilya Smirnov, Head at the Alcohol Industry Customer Relations Group, presented an analysis of market trends and a picture of consumer preferences.

The AlcoCongress participants not only discusses the current situation, but also provide answers to pressing questions of concern to market players such as how to develop a business in the alcohol sector, which areas make sense to invest in, and which are not worth it yet, what to bet on, and many others.

The first section is devoted to Russian winemaking. The topics of state support for winemakers, wine guides, as well as the successes of the Russian Wine brand abroad were discussed. A separate topic was the problems of small Russian winemakers.

The second section is held in a free discussion format and tries to provide answers to questions about where the industry will go in the face of global changes in the alcohol market, related to both the changing geopolitical situation and the changing consumer model.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

International Halal Congress at Prodexpo 2026

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:52:00 +0300

Prodexpo 2026 hosted the 15^th International Halal Congress. The event was organised by the International Center for Standardization and Certification "Halal" under the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation.

The International Halal Congress is the oldest and most recognized Russian event dedicated to halal products and services in this country. It has been held since 2011 and now brings together experts and practitioners in the field of halal certification and standardization, halal production technology, export of halal products abroad, and working on new foreign markets.

On behalf of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation, a welcoming speech was read by the Administration�s Deputy Chair Rafik Fattakhetdinov.

�Fifteen years of work of the congress is an occasion to once again sum up the results of our common efforts,� said Rafik Fattakhetdinov. �Today, the export of halal products from our country is approaching an estimate of half a billion US dollars per year. The responsible approach of the manufacturers, supported by experts and monitored by reputable certification bodies, allowed the Russian consumer to form a clear understanding of halal as a synonym for quality and safety.�

The congress was attended by Russian Deputy Minister of Agriculture Roman Nekrasov, representatives of the diplomatic corps of Arab Muslim countries from Bahrain, Indonesia, Iran, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and the heads of the largest Russian exporting companies in the halal industry.

Prodexpo 2026 features a pavilion of certified manufacturers of halal products, organised by the International Center for Standardization and Certification "Halal" under the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Russian Federation and the National Union of Manufacturers of Halal Products and Services.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Prodexpo 2026 hosted Roskachestvo plenary session

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:35:45 +0300

The Russian Quality System (Roskachestvo) and EXPOCENTRE organised the Plenary Session on the Food Market: Omnichannel Retail, Regulatory Changes, New Consumer Trends. Challenges and Solutions within a conference programme of�Prodexpo 2026.�Mikhail Burmistrov, CEO at Infoline-Analytics, moderated the event. He opened the discussion noting that 2026 presented unprecedented challenges to the industry, including the beginning of a trend towards slowing real incomes of the population and the transformation of the labor market.

Elena Dybova, Vice President at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stressed that in the context of changing technological patterns, businesses need to learn how to unite. According to her, modern companies face black swans when a brand\'s long-standing reputation can be destroyed by a single viral comment on social media. She also drew attention to the imbalance in regulation. “We see excessive demands on some players and insufficient demands on others, especially in the field of online trading. It is important to set up rules so that all links in the chain have the opportunity to earn money, and quality remains a priority for the state,” said Elena Dybova.

Maxim Borovoy, Russian Deputy Minister of Agriculture, said that the industry faces an ambitious goal of increasing production by 25% by 2030. However, he noted that against the background of the strengthening of the ruble, the domestic market is becoming more attractive for imports, which creates pressure on our manufacturers. “To ensure food security, we need to increase internal efficiency and reduce production costs by working with genetics and breeding. At the same time, the physical accessibility of products remains a key factor: we cannot allow a situation in which settlements will remain without classic retail,” said Mr. Borovoy.

Nikita Kuznetsov, Director of the Department for the Development of Domestic Trade at the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, highlighted the fundamental transformation of consumer behavior. According to his observations, people are switching to reasonable consumption: they buy less often and less, but choose better and more expensive goods. He named ready-made food in retail chains as one of the fastest growing categories. Mr. Kuznetsov also focused on the role of traditional stores saying that “physical accessibility is the basis of the doctrine of food security, and it is provided by offline retail; delivery cannot fully fulfill this function, especially in difficult situations.”

Maxim Protasov, Head at Roskachestvo, presented a detailed analysis of the consumer trends in 2026, noting that time has become the highest value for customers, and speed is the new norm. According to the presentation, 73% of customers today use multiple sales channels, and 83% study the characteristics of products online before visiting a store. Mr. Protasov emphasized the importance of the quality factor: trust in the state Quality Mark has grown to 85%, and 84% of consumers trust Roskachestvo\'s research.

In conclusion, Maxim Protasov spoke about new initiatives. “We are actively implementing standards for new niches. Over the past year, a roadmap for the development of the Halal market has been signed. National standards for ready meals and standards for online retailers are now being created. Our goal is to make the Russian market transparent and efficient, and to ensure consistently high-quality products," said Mr. Protasov.

The plenary session was also attended by�Timofey Nizhegorodtsev, Deputy Head at the Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia,�Naira Karapetyan, Director at the EEC Department of Agroindustrial Policy,�Ilya Ilyushin, Head at Agroexport, and heads of leading industry associations.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Experts discussed organic products in retail

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:48:11 +0300

The Panel Discussion on Organic Products in Retail: From Concept to Successful Implementation. New Trends and Challenges in Retail Trade was organised at�Prodexpo 2026�by the Russian Quality System (Roskachestvo), EXPOCENTRE AO and the Organic Fund.

The event was attended by the representatives of the Russian State Duma, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, Roskachestvo, ACORT, Globus, �5 Group, Auchan, Azbuka Vkusa, OZON, the Union of Processors of Wild Plants, etOrganica, and the Rozh da Len organic store.

The discussion was moderated by�Vyacheslav Fedyunin, Director at the Organic Fund.

“Organic products are a unique area for Russia in terms of regulating its activities,” said�Vyacheslav Fedyunin. “Here is a simple example. Today, we have less than half a percent of certified organic producers from all enterprises of the agriculture industry. But at the same time, this is probably the only field of activity where state standards and requirements for the production and certification of products are so thoroughly and clearly regulated. There is a separate law that regulates the production of organic products. There is a government decree that approved the development strategy until 2030. In other words, a fairly powerful regulatory framework has been developed.”

Alexey Sitnikov, Deputy at the Russian State Duma, highlighted his speech that in 2005 organic products had been fashionable for the elite and they had been a product of the premium sector only, but today the situation changed dramatically. Now it is a production where safety, quality, and respect for both soil and animals, as well as the land, are at the forefront.

The participants discussed the legislative regulation of organic products, issues of fair trade in organic products and their promotion, the fight against greenwashing, and much more.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Prodexpo 2026 is open

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:26:11 +0300

The 33^rd edition of the International Exhibition for Food, Beverages and Food Raw Materials � Prodexpo 2026, organised by EXPOCENTRE AO, has opened at Crocus Expo. The event is held with the support of the Russian Ministry of Agriculture, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, and the auspices of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

This year, Prodexpo welcomes more than 2,000 exhibitors from 37 companies. Almost 1,500 of them are Russian. National pavilions are organised by 13 countries. There are 48 regional pavilions of Russian regions.

The edition of 2026 enjoys the show\'s usual large scale with all its demanded product sectors from basic food and beverages to delicacies, halal, organic, sports, functional, baby food, healthy lifestyle, exotic products, ingredients, as well as alcohol, tobacco, equipment, glass containers, packaging and packaging solutions. Unlike last year, the equipment, packaging, and ingredients sectors have returned to the programme.

In 2026, a significant increase in the exposition is demonstrated by such pillars of Prodexpo as Meat and Meat Products (+40%), Dairy Products. Chees (+12%), Frozen Foods. Semi-Prepared Products (+20%), Groceries. Cereals. Pasta. Spices, Kitchen Herbs (+14%), and Confectionery. Bakery. Snacks. Nuts. Dried Fruit (+16%).

As usual, the display of Prodexpo 2026 is complemented by a large-scale conference programme. This year\'s key topic will be set by the Plenary Session on the Food Market: Omnichannel Retail, Regulatory Changes, New Consumer Trends. Challenges and Solutions. A large block of events will be dedicated to retail analytics and technologies, effective strategies for the FMCG business, labeling, and PLB. One of the key events will be the Purchasing Centre of Retail Chains^��.

At the official opening ceremony, Sergey Katyrin, President at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stressed that the support of domestic manufacturers in the regions is an absolute priority for the Chamber.

"This show might be the only one that brings together almost all regions of the Russian Federation," said Sergey Katyrin. "Today, there are pavilions of 48 regions of Russia here. It is nine regions more than last year. This is a unique opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises from all over the country to reach the federal and international levels."

Maxim Fateev, General Director at EXPOCENTRE, noted that the exhibition area and the number of participants have increased this year.

"Prodexpo is the largest food trade show," said Maxim Fateev. "The floor space has grown by 20% this year. We have opened new pavilions, new salons. The conference programme has become even more intense. This year, companies from 37 countries have come to us. I am grateful, first of all, to our esteemed exhibitors, colleagues who have come from all over the country, from many countries of the world, for their trust in EXPOCENTRE and for their trust in Prodexpo."

Vladimir Kashin, Chair at the Russian State Duma Committee on Agrarian Issues, stressed that Russia is currently participating in the global food supply agenda for the world\'s population. Therefore, there are a large number of foreign visitors and representatives of regional companies of Russia at the show.

Nikolay Kharitonov, Chair at the Russian State Duma Committee on the Development of the Russian Far East and the Arctic, noted that Prodexpo 2026 is rightfully considered one of the key, largest and most reputable trade shows in Russia. It helps strengthening this country\'s food security and increasing the investment attractiveness of the Russian regions.

Maxim Protasov, Head at Roskachestvo, spoke about the trends presented at Prodexpo 2026 and expressed confidence that the show will continue developing.

The official opening ceremony was attended by the representatives of the Russian Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Surveillance, and ambassadors of several countries.

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO

Prodexpo 2026: Press Release

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:53:00 +0300

Dates:�9�12 February 2026�

Venue:�Crocus Expo, Pavilions 1 (Halls 1�3), 2, 3 (Hall 17)

The 33rd�edition of the International Exhibition for Food, Beverages and Food Raw Materials has prepared a large-scale showcase with plenty of new products and a rich conference programme.

Prodexpo�has been playing a strategic role in the development of the food industry for over three decades. The show is a key platform for manufacturers and suppliers to communicate and network with buyers from federal and regional retail chains, marketplaces, public catering chains, restaurants, and government representatives.

The show makes it possible to assess the state of the food industry, track the birth and development of trends, and make forecasts for the future.

Prodexpo carries the labels of RUEF � the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs, and UFI � the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.

Organised�by�EXPOCENTRE AO

Supported by�the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia, the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Russia

Under auspices of�the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Country partner:�Saudi Arabia (the National Center for Palms and Dates)

Showcase�scale�and�geography

In 2026, Prodexpo confirms its status as Russia�s largest trade show in the Food Products category. According to the Russian National Exhibition Rating, Prodexpo is Russia�s largest trade show in 2023-2024 in the Food Product category in the Exhibition Space, Professional Interest and Market Coverage nominations.

2,014 companies from 37 countries:�Russia, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Brazil, Chile, China, Czechia, Egypt, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lithuania, Mexico, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Korea, South Ossetia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkiye, Turkmenistan, Vietnam, the UAE, Uzbekistan
1,471 Russian companies
543 foreign exhibitors
13 foreign national pavilions:�Belarus, Brazil, China, Hungary, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, South Korea, South Ossetia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Turkiye, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka
�48 Russian regional pavilions:�Astrakhan, Chelyabinsk, Kaluga, Kemerovo, Kherson, Kirov, Kostroma, Kurgan, Kursk, Leningrad, Lipetsk, Moscow, Murmansk, Novgorod, Omsk, Orenburg, Oryol, Penza, Rostov, Samara, Saratov, Smolensk, Sverdlovsk, Tambov, Tula, Tver, Ulyanovsk, Vladimir, Voronezh, Yaroslavl Oblasts; Khabarovsk, Krasnodar, Perm, Primorsky, Stavropol, Zabaykalsky Krais; Republics of Adygea, Buryatia, Kalmykia, Karelia, Khakassia, Komi, Mordovia, North Ossetia�Alania, and Altai, Chuvashia, Donetsk, Kabardino-Balkarian Republics

Key product sectors and market trends

The edition of 2026 will enjoy the show�s usual large scale with all its demanded product sectors from basic food and beverages to delicacies, halal, organic, sports, functional, baby food, healthy lifestyle, exotic products, ingredients, as well as alcohol, tobacco, equipment, glass containers, packaging and packaging solutions. Unlike last year, the equipment, packaging, and ingredients sectors returned to the programme.

The assortment announced by the exhibitors will allow tackling any problems of buyers of wholesale and retail chains, marketplaces, restaurants, catering chains, and corporate suppliers. There will be products for both retail and catering chains, and for any case of consumption with different packaging volumes, including the increasingly popular small packages designed for small families and single households.

In 2026, there will be a noticeable increase in companies offering ready-made meals, as well as convenient and easy-to-prepare semi-finished products.

A number of companies are participating with interesting PLB offers and solutions.

Speaking about the Russian participation, the display is turning out to be diverse and informative. In fact, Prodexpo 2026 reflects the real situation in the Russian food and beverage industry. The participants range from the largest agricultural holdings to family-owned enterprises. Geography is also wide from Primorye and the Far East to Kaliningrad, from the northern regions to the south of Russia. Undoubtedly, both traditional products for every day and specialties, such as autochthonous, exclusive delicacies from geographical regions, will arouse great interest.

Traditionally, halal products will be present in various product sectors.

Meat�and�Meat�Products.�Cooked�Meats.�Poultry, Eggs�(Pavilion 2, Hall 9) will bring together more than 120 companies from Russia, Belarus, Brazil, China, Hungary, India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Serbia. Prodexpo 2026 will present beef, including marbled, veal, lamb, mutton, pork, venison and game meat, as well as poultry: chicken, duck, turkey, quail; whole eggs and semi-finished products replacing fresh eggs (dry egg mixes, melange).

Meat snacks, sausages, pates, and delicacies occupy a significant place in the display. Moreover, raw smoked products (ham, prosciutto, sausages) will be both Russian-made and supplied from Europe and South America.

Dairy�Products.�Cheese�(Pavilion 1, Hall 3) will present products of about 150 companies from Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Brazil, China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Serbia. The assortment will include both traditional milk, cream, sour cream, cottage cheese, butter, and products with added protein, low fat, probiotic, and lactose�free. New products are expected in the lines of yoghurts, dairy and cottage cheese desserts; interesting variants of such traditional products as kefir and fermented baked milk. The display will also feature matzoon (or matsoni), koumiss, ayran, and tan.

A wide range of cheeses (for every day and delicacies): the show will present hard, semi-hard, soft, processed, brined, smoked cheeses; from cow\'s, goat\'s, sheep\'s milk; from low-fat to very fatty.

Companies from 36 Russian regions will demonstrate their own products. There will be mozzarella, burrata, strachatella, caciotta, ricotta, belper knolle, maasdam, suluguni, signature cheeses, aged, semi-hard cheeses. All these cheeses are beloved by Russians.

Some important foreign premieres are expected. For the first time, a range of dairy products from one of the largest producers from Armenia, and soft, hard and semi-hard cheeses from the largest Iranian producer will be presented.

Prodexpo 2026 will also offer cheeses from Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and other countries.

A wide variety of�Ice Cream�from classic to low-calorie and vegan, with a huge selection of flavors from Russia, Belarus, China, and Kazakhstan will be located in Pavilion 1, Hall 2.

Groceries. Cereals. Pasta. Spices, Kitchen Herbs�(Pavilion 2, Hall 7) will feature products from Russia, Belarus, India, Iran, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkiye. Along with the usual essential products such as rice, millet, buckwheat, flour, pasta, producers will offer quinoa, amaranth, couscous, spelt, and chickpeas.

The grocery theme will be complemented by products of pan-Asian cuisine, which will be located in Pavilion 2, Hall 8: Chinese, Korean and Thai sauces and pastes, chef sauces, rice, noodles, bamboo shoots, tom yam mushrooms, salad dressings, lychee, mango purees, snacks, and dried mango without sugar. Asian cuisine in Russia has rapidly turned from exotic to popular and familiar, winning the hearts of young people. According to marketers, this trend will stay with us for a long time and has a serious development potential. There will also be interesting products for adherents to European cuisine, including several companies that will present truffles.

Fish and Seafood�(Pavilion 2, Hall 8) will demonstrates a variety of chilled, salted, smoked and frozen fish; frozen shrimp, mussels, squid, octopus; surimi (crab sticks, imitation crab meat and claws); herring and herring preserves; seaweed salads; fish and seafood semi-finished products (fish sticks, chops, cutlets of fillet and minced meat, and portioned seafood).

Vegetable Fats�(Pavilion 2, Hall 8) will present sunflower, rapeseed, soy, corn, tropical and olive oils, as well as popular blends: sunflower-corn oil, sunflower with olive oil, sunflower with sesame oil. The largest Russian manufacturers are among the participants. Companies from Azerbaijan and Turkiye will also present their products.

One of the largest sectors of Prodexpo is�Confectionery. Bakery and Snacks. Nuts. Dried Fruit�(Pavilion 3, Hall 17) will bring together companies from 19 countries: Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Brazil, China, Georgia, Hungary, Indonesia, Iran, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkiye, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. The companies will offer both a traditional assortment and new products. The display will delight everyone interested with its variety: sugary and flour confectionery products, chocolate, confectionery products for children, as well as sugar-free products, including those with clinical evidence of safety for people with dietary restrictions. There will be a wide selection of snacks, nuts, dried fruit, and bee products (honey, etc.).

Healthy Nutrition. Functional Food�(Pavilion 2, Hall 8) will present ready meals, functional and vitamin-rich foods, low-calorie sugar-free confectionery products, gluten-free, lactose-free (with stevia and erythritol), with a high protein content, as well as bread, pastries, sweets, baking mixes, cereals for people with special dietary needs. Protein and fruit bars, superfoods, dietary supplements, vegetable chips and snacks, and drinks (herbal teas, juices) will be widely presented.

Prodexpo Organic�(Pavilion 1, Hall 1) will demonstrate a wide range of certified meat, dairy products, cheeses, groceries, confectionery, sauces, spices and seasonings. Promising new organic products are announced in the following categories: beverages, fermented dairy products, and vegetable oils. The geography of the products offered: Russia, Italy, Serbia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Turkiye.

Tea and Coffee�(Pavilion 2, Hall 5) will be full of new brands, companies and products. Sri Lanka will participate with a national pavilion. Manufacturers and distributors from Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Brazil, China, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Thailand, Turkiye and the UAE will offer a variety of products such as bound, pressed, gift, herbal, berry, fruit, loose teas; black, green, white, oolong, puer teas; signature tea blends, the creation of which was inspired by trends in the industry of healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition.

New products are expected in the coffee sector, both for restaurants and catering chains, as well as for retail and wholesale. There will be coffee for jezves, coffee machines, coffee of superfine grinding, coffee for French presses and mokes, with varying degrees of roasting and grounding. Chicory, coffee drinks and cocoa will also be presented.

The sector of�Juices, Mineral Water. Soft Drinks�(Pavilion 1, Hall 1) is growing in all indicators (the number of participants, floor space, number of new products). More than 200 companies from 16 countries will offer mineral waters, juices, sodas, fruit drinks, carbonated and functional drinks, and energy drinks.

Prodexpo WINE�(Pavilion 2, Hall 11): the geography of the exhibited products will be extensive representing Armenia, Belarus, Chile, China, France, Georgia, Italy, South Korea, Lithuania, Malaysia, Mexico, Portugal, Switzerland, and others. The show traditionally presents a variety of spirits. In total, more than 120 companies will participate in the category of alcoholic beverages and wine.

About 100 companies�producers and distributors of beer and light alcohol�will show their products at Prodexpo 2026.�Beer. Low Alcohol�(Pavilion 2, Hall 10) will present both large and small private breweries mainly from Russia but also from Armenia, Belarus, China, Georgia, Italy, Serbia, the UAE, and Vietnam.

Beer and light alcohol will also be found at the national pavilions of Serbia and South Ossetia.

Prodexpo PACK&TECHNOLOGY�will be located in Pavilion 2, Halls 10 and 11, and will present packaging solutions for the food industry, as well as packaging for gifts and Christmas/New Year celebrations. In total, there will be about 100 manufacturers from 9 countries.

Interesting new products and solutions will be offered by the participants of the Glass Container product sector, which will feature key manufacturers from Russia, as well as several companies from China.

The show�s display will also present equipment and services.

Conference programme

As usual, the display of Prodexpo 2026 is complemented by a large-scale conference programme. This year�s key topic will be set by the Plenary Session on the Food Market: Omnichannel Retail, Regulatory Changes, New Consumer Trends. Challenges and Solutions.

A large block of events will be dedicated to retail analytics and technologies, effective strategies for the FMCG business, labeling, and PLB. One of the key events will be the Purchasing Centre of Retail Chains��.

The CATMANPRO Open Club programme has been prepared especially for retail representatives who use the category management principles.

The 15th�International Halal Congress will take place on 10 February.

Separate sessions will be devoted to organic products and the development of regional brands.

Prodexpo WINE will feature the 21st�Russian Conference on the Alcoholic Beverages Market � AlcoCongress 2026, the Wine From Russia master classes, and talks of alcohol manufacturers and buyers.

In addition, there will be award ceremonies for the winners of various contests.

The�Employment Centre�(Pavilion 2, Hall 6, stand 6A040) will be open on all exhibition days. The exhibitors and visitors to Prodexpo 2026 will have an opportunity to post vacancies, review CVs, and get advice from a career development professional.�See details

Learn more and register to the events at�https://www.prod-expo.ru/ru/events.

Official opening ceremony: 9 February, 13.00, Pavilion 2, Conference Hall L

Open hours:

9�11 February: from 10:00 to 18:00
12 February: from 10:00 to 16:00

Press Service, EXPOCENTRE AO