Trade Event Spotlight: DrinkTec 2025
DrinkTec 2025 is the world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry, returning to Munich from 15 to 19 September. Held every four years, it attracts 50,000 visitors and over 1,000 exhibitors from across the globe, making it a vital destination for drinks industry professionals.
September, 15-19 2025

Messe München, Munich, Germany

This year’s themes reflect the industry's biggest priorities:
- Circularity & Sustainability: Eco-friendly packaging, water-saving tech, and low-energy production.
- Data2Value: AI, predictive analytics, and digital twins in production.
- Lifestyle & Health: Functional drinks, low/no alcohol trends, and wellness-oriented innovation.

New for 2025 is the interactive Liquidrome (Hall C4)—a space dedicated to live demos, expert talks, and idea exchange.
Programme Snapshot
- Daily Exhibits: World-class equipment, packaging, processing, automation and ingredient tech.
- Liquidrome Stage: Sessions on forecasting, innovation, sustainability, and consumer trends.
- World Beverage Innovation Awards: Recognising standout products and technologies.
- Networking Lounges: Structured matchmaking and informal meet-ups.
- oils+fats Pavilion: Co-located expo focused on edible oils and related tech.
Top Reasons to Attend
- Discover innovations before they hit the market
- Build connections with global producers and tech providers
- Gain insights into where the drinks industry is headed

Whether you're in production, R&D, branding, or sustainability, DrinkTec offers insight, access, and global perspective.

Sources:
DrinkTec 2025, FoodBev Media, Tecnofood, ExpoBeds, Danfoss Industry Events