Anuga Dairy 2025 brings together 470 top global exhibitors, showcasing innovation, sustainability, and health-driven dairy trends in Cologne this October.
In total, 470 exhibitors from the international dairy industry will be represented at Anuga Dairy this year – one of the ten trade shows of Anuga in Cologne. The unique combination between traditional companies and exciting newcomers impressively underscores its significance as a must-attend event for the industry. The renowned exhibitors that will be showcasing their latest products and innovations include prestigious companies such as Bayernland, DMK, Emmi, Fayrefield, Garmo, Granarolo, INALPI, Vandersterre, Yayla and Zanetti. This top-class field of participants will be complemented by the newcomers Bergader and Velder, which enrich Anuga Dairy’s wide-ranging portfolio.
Exhibitor groups from Germany, France, Greece, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, Spain and Turkey will present their national specialities. As such, the trade show is not only accentuating its broad international alignment, but also the strong representation of the global dairy markets.
Current trends and highlights under focus
Anuga Dairy 2025 is dedicated to innovation, sustainability and health-oriented product concepts. The spectrum of products presented ranges from milk and plant-based beverages, to cheese, yoghurt and butter, through to vegan alternatives – and thus reflects the growing global demand for high-quality, sustainable foods.
Topics like environmental-friendliness and functional added value offers characterise both the product innovations as well as the expert discussions. Particularly the market for functional and health products continues to grow rapidly worldwide: Above all, products containing postbiotics and prebiotics that stimulate intestinal health, like yoghurts with special health-promoting characteristics, are especially popular.
According to Anuga’s knowledge partner, Innova Market Insights, consumers are increasingly following the trend towards natural diets, sustainability and health prevention. In this way, in 2024 around 52% preferred yoghurts with additional health benefits. Cheese products with ‘declared protein content’ and ‘no additives’ have also been experiencing double-digit growth rates for years.
Constant high demand – limited capacities
Anuga Dairy 2025 continues to record strong demand and impressively high registration figures. Due to the already optimally exploited hall capacities, the event will maintain its established level regarding the number of exhibitors and exhibition space. Nevertheless, its reach and importance remain undisputed – not least thanks to the impressive international group stands.
Anuga Dairy as an indispensable meeting point for experts, manufacturers and retailers, remains to be the centrepiece of Anuga. It not only offers a wealth of new products, it also serves as a platform for exchange about market opportunities, challenges and the development of sustainable business relationships.
Anuga will take place from 4 to 8 October 2025 and unites 10 trade shows under one roof. Further information can be found at: www.anuga.com.
