Trade fairs are still where many olive and olive oil contracts start. These are the main fairs for exporters and importers, in date order. Dates come from the organisers or official listings; always confirm on the fair’s own website before booking travel.
| Fair | Dates | City | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIAL Paris | October 17 – 21, 2026 | Paris, France | General food fair, every two years; strong Mediterranean and private-label presence. |
| BIOFACH | February 16 – 19, 2027 | Nuremberg, Germany | Leading organic food fair; the place for organic olive oil and table olives. |
| Gulfood | March 15 – 19, 2027 | Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Largest food fair for the Gulf, Middle East and Africa; strong demand for table olives and pomace oil. |
| Expoliva | May 2027 (days to be confirmed) | Jaén, Spain | Specialist olive oil fair with the Expoliva symposium; producers, mills and machinery. |
| Summer Fancy Food Show | Summer 2027 (dates to be confirmed by the organiser) | New York, United States | Specialty food show of the Specialty Food Association; premium olive oil and olives for the US market. |
| Anuga | October 9 – 13, 2027 | Cologne, Germany | World’s largest food and beverage fair, every two years; meeting point for European importers and retailers. |
Making the most of a fair
- Publish your products on olivesuppliers before the fair with full specifications, so buyers can check you before and after the meeting.
- Bring a current analysis, certificates and a price list per Incoterm.
- Follow up within a week with a written quote in the same format for every buyer.