CFIA Expo 2028 – Toulouse, France

Full industry programme

CFIA Expo 2028 will continue the Toulouse edition’s focus on the food-processing industry, bringing together suppliers, manufacturers, technical specialists and decision-makers from across the agri-food sector. The exhibition is designed around practical industrial requirements, with the programme connecting visitors with technologies for production, processing, packaging, ingredients, sustainability, automation and operational performance. The organiser presents the Toulouse show as a strategic meeting point for the food industry in southwestern France, particularly for businesses looking for solutions that can be applied directly within their factories.

The programme is expected to combine exhibition-floor discovery with conferences, expert sessions, demonstrations, networking opportunities and thematic areas. The latest edition included discussions around corporate social responsibility, artificial intelligence, industrial transitions, financial support, biomimicry, co-products, product transparency, environmental performance and responsible manufacturing. These subjects demonstrate how the Toulouse event connects traditional food-processing equipment with newer technologies and broader industrial challenges.

Industry conferences: Professional sessions provide practical insight into the challenges facing food manufacturers, including resource consumption, digital transformation, sustainability, production optimisation and changing consumer expectations.

Expert presentations: Specialist speakers can explain emerging technologies and approaches in a format intended to give visitors practical ideas that can be transferred into their own businesses.

Thematic areas: Dedicated spaces can bring specific subjects such as responsible factories, artificial intelligence, innovation, packaging and industrial careers closer to visitors.

Operational solutions: The programme maintains a strong emphasis on technologies capable of addressing real factory requirements rather than focusing exclusively on theoretical industry trends.

The organiser has not yet published a complete programme for the 2028 edition. The final schedule, speakers and individual conference subjects should therefore be checked through the official CFIA Toulouse platform as the event approaches.

Featured companies & exhibitors

CFIA Toulouse brings together a wide range of companies serving food and beverage manufacturers. The exhibition is not limited to finished food brands; instead, its exhibitor base focuses heavily on the suppliers behind industrial production. This includes ingredient companies, equipment manufacturers, processing specialists, packaging suppliers, automation businesses, technical service providers and companies developing solutions for industrial sustainability.

The latest published exhibition information indicates more than 350 exhibitors, covering the three principal sectors of Ingredients & Food Ingredients, Equipment & Processing, and Packaging & Packing. The organiser also describes the exhibition as a targeted meeting place for plant directors, production and maintenance managers, packaging and supply-chain managers, QHSE and CSR professionals, purchasing managers and R&D teams.

Ingredient suppliers: Companies supplying functional ingredients, food ingredients, formulation components and other raw materials relevant to industrial food production.

Equipment manufacturers: Suppliers of processing machinery, production equipment, industrial systems, automation and technical components.

Packaging specialists: Companies providing packaging materials, packing machinery, labelling, coding and other solutions for protecting and presenting food products.

Technology providers: Businesses developing digital, AI, monitoring, energy-efficiency and factory-management technologies.

The final 2028 exhibitor list has not yet been released. Visitors should use the official exhibitor directory when it becomes available rather than relying on a previous exhibitor list as a confirmed 2028 participation list.

Industry sectors & technologies

CFIA Toulouse is organised around three major sectors: Ingredients & Food Ingredients, Equipment & Processing, and Packaging & Packing. Together, these areas cover a substantial part of the industrial supply chain supporting food and beverage production.

Ingredients & Food Ingredients: This sector covers ingredients and formulation solutions used by manufacturers across different food categories. Visitors can investigate ingredients for product development, reformulation, nutrition, taste, texture and functional performance.

Equipment & Processing: This area focuses on machinery and technologies used throughout production. It can include processing equipment, conveying, dosing, weighing, industrial automation, temperature control, hygiene-related systems and other factory technologies.

Packaging & Packing: Packaging suppliers address the needs of food manufacturers from primary packaging through to packing machinery and associated technologies. Sustainability, material efficiency, recyclability and logistics are increasingly important considerations.

Digital technologies: Digitalisation is becoming an increasingly visible part of food manufacturing. The exhibition’s programme has included artificial intelligence, connected production, industrial data and other technologies designed to support more efficient decision-making.

Sustainable technologies: Energy-efficient systems, water reduction, waste reduction, co-product recovery and environmental monitoring are among the areas receiving attention as food manufacturers seek to improve industrial performance.

Products, machinery & innovations

The product offering at CFIA Toulouse is designed around the practical requirements of food factories. Visitors can investigate machinery, components, ingredients, packaging systems and digital solutions while speaking directly with suppliers about production requirements and implementation.

Processing technologies may include systems for preparing, mixing, dosing, handling, filling, weighing, conveying and controlling food products. Equipment suppliers can demonstrate how individual technologies integrate into production environments and how automation can help manufacturers improve consistency and productivity.

Packaging is another important product category. Solutions can include packing equipment, sealing systems, labelling, coding, protective packaging and material-saving technologies. As manufacturers face increasing pressure to reduce packaging impact, suppliers are also developing solutions designed around resource efficiency and more responsible material choices.

The innovation programme also provides a window into emerging technologies. Previous exhibition content has included highly energy-efficient industrial dehumidification equipment, responsible-factory technologies, artificial intelligence applications and systems for improving transparency and environmental information.

Production machinery: Equipment designed to increase productivity, reliability, precision and process control.

Automation: Industrial automation and connected systems that can help factories monitor and optimise production.

Packaging innovation: New equipment and materials designed to improve protection, efficiency and environmental performance.

Ingredients: New formulation solutions supporting product development and changing consumer requirements.

Environmental technology: Technologies addressing energy, water, waste, co-products and wider sustainability objectives.

What to expect in 2028

CFIA Expo 2028 is expected to continue the Toulouse show’s role as a regional meeting point for the food-processing industry in southwestern France. The official CFIA Toulouse website already confirms that the event will return for another edition, while the exhibition continues to position itself around the industrial food sector and the needs of regional manufacturers.

Visitors can expect a focused professional environment rather than a consumer food festival. The exhibition is designed to help manufacturers find suppliers, compare technologies, discuss projects and investigate practical solutions for production facilities.

A major focus is likely to remain the transition taking place across the food industry. Manufacturers are facing pressure to improve energy and water efficiency, reduce environmental impact, strengthen supply chains, modernise factories and maintain competitive production costs. CFIA Toulouse addresses these challenges through suppliers, technology demonstrations and expert content.

The exhibition also has a strong regional dimension. The organiser identifies Occitanie as a major food-processing region with thousands of companies and a particularly strong base of small and medium-sized enterprises. This gives the event a practical role for businesses that may need accessible suppliers and technologies adapted to regional production realities.

The 2028 programme, exhibitor list and detailed thematic areas are still subject to confirmation. Visitors should therefore treat the published information for the latest edition as background rather than as a definitive programme for the future event.

Event dates

September 2028 — dates to be confirmed.

The official CFIA Toulouse website confirms that the exhibition will return in 2028, but the exact opening and closing dates have not yet been published.

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Venue & exhibition site

CFIA Toulouse is associated with the MEETT – Parc des Expositions et Centre de Conventions de Toulouse, located at Concorde Avenue, 31840 Aussonne. The venue provides a modern exhibition environment close to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport and offers the scale and infrastructure required for an industrial trade show. The latest official practical-information page identifies MEETT as the exhibition site.

The venue is particularly suitable for CFIA because the exhibition requires space for machinery, production equipment, packaging systems and technical demonstrations. Its exhibition infrastructure allows suppliers to present larger industrial technologies while providing visitors with dedicated areas for conferences and business discussions.

MEETT is located in Aussonne, northwest of Toulouse, within the wider metropolitan area. Its location provides road, tram, bus and airport connections, making it practical for both regional visitors and professionals travelling from elsewhere in France or internationally.

Demonstrations & technical presentations

Demonstrations and technical presentations are an important part of the CFIA format because many food-processing technologies are easier to understand when visitors can see their practical applications.

The programme has previously included expert presentations covering artificial intelligence, biomimicry, industrial sustainability and financial support for industrial transitions. Roundtable discussions have also addressed subjects such as co-product valorisation and product transparency.

Technical demonstrations: Equipment suppliers can use practical demonstrations to explain machinery operation, production efficiency and technical characteristics.

Expert sessions: Specialists discuss emerging challenges and technologies affecting food manufacturers.

Responsible factory concepts: Dedicated areas can demonstrate equipment and approaches designed to improve environmental and operational performance.

AI and digital technology: Presentations can show how artificial intelligence and digital systems can be integrated into industrial environments.

The precise 2028 demonstration schedule will be announced by the organiser when programme planning is completed.

Ticket types & registration

CFIA Toulouse is a professional trade exhibition and visitor registration is handled through the official event platform. The latest published visitor information promotes a free professional visitor badge, making the most recent reference admission price $0. This previous-edition reference should be used until the organiser publishes the final visitor-registration conditions for the 2028 edition.

Professional visitor badge: Previous visitor registration has been free for eligible professionals.

Online registration: Visitors are encouraged to register through the official website before attending.

Event application: The CFIA Toulouse application provides access to programme information, the exhibition map, exhibitor listings and appointment-planning tools.

Business preparation: Registered visitors can use exhibitor information to identify suppliers and plan meetings before arriving.

Trade visitor & professional access

CFIA Toulouse is specifically designed for professionals working within or supplying the food-processing industry. The organiser identifies several key visitor profiles, including plant directors, production and maintenance managers, packaging and supply-chain managers, QHSE and CSR managers, raw-material purchasing managers and R&D managers.

The professional audience covers a broad range of food-processing industries, including meat and poultry, dairy, bakery and cereals, prepared foods, fruits and vegetables, seafood, animal feed and pet food, chocolate and confectionery, beverages, oils, eggs and sauces.

Plant management: Managers can investigate investment opportunities and technologies for factory modernisation.

Production teams: Production professionals can compare machinery and process technologies.

Maintenance teams: Technical specialists can discuss equipment reliability, automation and maintenance requirements.

Purchasing: Buyers can meet suppliers and investigate new products and technologies.

R&D: Research and development professionals can explore ingredients, formulation technologies and emerging production methods.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

The exhibition site provides dedicated exhibition areas suitable for industrial equipment, ingredients and packaging suppliers. The three principal sectors provide the basic structure for understanding the show: Ingredients & Food Ingredients, Equipment & Processing, and Packaging & Packing.

The exhibition map is available through the CFIA Toulouse digital platform, which also allows visitors to consult exhibitor information and plan meetings.

Visitors interested in machinery should allow sufficient time to explore the equipment and processing area, while R&D professionals may want to prioritise the ingredients section. Packaging and supply-chain teams can focus on the packing and conditioning suppliers.

The precise 2028 hall allocation and floor plan have not yet been released, so the final map should be checked through the official event application and website.

Business meetings & networking

Business networking is one of the main purposes of CFIA Toulouse. The organiser describes the event as a professional meeting where industrial decision-makers can interact directly with suppliers and work on concrete projects.

The event application is particularly useful for networking because it includes exhibitor information and appointment-planning functionality. Visitors can research companies in advance, identify relevant products and arrange meetings around their operational needs.

Supplier meetings: Visitors can discuss machinery, ingredients, packaging and technical services directly with suppliers.

Project discussions: Manufacturers can present production challenges and investigate possible solutions.

Regional networking: The event connects professionals from the wider southwestern French food-processing ecosystem.

Technology discovery: Innovation and demonstration areas provide opportunities to meet companies developing new industrial technologies.

Event rules & visitor information

Visitors should complete the official registration process and follow the instructions provided with their professional badge. As an industrial trade exhibition, the event includes operating machinery and technical installations, so visitors should respect safety instructions and any restricted-access areas.

Professional registration: Visitors should register using the official CFIA platform.

Badge access: A valid visitor badge may be required for entry and movement within the exhibition.

Safety: Visitors should follow instructions around operating machinery and demonstrations.

Photography: Visitors should respect individual exhibitor policies regarding photography and filming.

Programme changes: Conference speakers, sessions, exhibitors and demonstrations may change, so visitors should check the official programme before attending specific activities.

How to get there

MEETT is located in Aussonne, within the Toulouse metropolitan area. The venue is particularly convenient for visitors arriving by air because Toulouse-Blagnac Airport is only a short drive from the exhibition centre. The official venue information describes the airport journey as approximately seven minutes by car under normal conditions.

Visitors travelling by train can reach Toulouse and continue toward the exhibition centre using the city’s public transport network. The official practical-information page places the venue approximately 21 minutes from Toulouse railway station by car, although journey times can vary depending on traffic.

For road travellers, the venue’s location near major metropolitan routes makes it accessible from Toulouse and surrounding areas.

Public transport & parking

MEETT has several public-transport connections. The official venue information identifies Tram Line T1 toward MEETT-Beauzelle as a direct option for reaching the exhibition centre. Bus Line 30 also serves the MEETT stop.

Tram: T1 provides a direct public-transport connection toward the exhibition centre.

Bus: Bus Line 30 serves the MEETT stop.

Airport: Toulouse-Blagnac Airport is located close to the venue.

Parking: The exhibition centre provides approximately 5,000 parking spaces, including visitor and exhibitor parking areas.

Cycling: MEETT also provides around 400 covered bicycle parking spaces near the entrance, giving local visitors an additional transport option.

Accommodation areas

Visitors can choose between accommodation close to MEETT, hotels around Toulouse-Blagnac Airport and properties in central Toulouse. Staying near the exhibition venue is convenient for professionals who want to minimise daily travel, while central Toulouse provides a wider choice of restaurants, hotels and evening activities.

MEETT and Aussonne: This is the most convenient area for visitors prioritising short journeys to the exhibition site.

Toulouse-Blagnac: The airport area provides practical accommodation for visitors arriving by air and offers easy access to both the city and exhibition centre.

Central Toulouse: The city centre is suitable for visitors who want access to a broader hospitality and dining environment while travelling to the exhibition by public transport or taxi.

The organiser’s practical-information page provides accommodation information and has previously partnered with Booking.com to help visitors arrange their stay.

Accessibility

MEETT is designed as a modern exhibition and convention centre with transport connections, parking facilities and accessible visitor infrastructure. The direct tram connection and extensive parking make it possible for visitors to choose the transport option most appropriate to their needs.

Visitors requiring specific accessibility assistance should contact the venue or event organiser before travelling. Planning ahead is especially useful for visitors who need accessible parking, adapted transport or assistance navigating the exhibition halls.

The covered bicycle parking and public-transport connections also provide additional mobility options for local visitors. The venue’s large-scale exhibition infrastructure allows visitors to plan routes through the exhibition according to their individual requirements.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition demonstrated the growing importance of CFIA Toulouse as a regional food-industry meeting point. The organiser reported more than 350 exhibitors and more than 3,000 visitors at the preceding edition, while the latest edition continued to focus on a highly targeted professional audience.

A major theme was the relationship between sustainability and industrial performance. The organiser presented CSR not simply as a compliance subject but as a practical industrial lever involving energy efficiency, environmental technologies, sustainable ingredients, responsible packaging and performance-monitoring tools.

Artificial intelligence was another prominent subject. Expert sessions examined how businesses can approach AI in practical ways, while the wider programme connected digitalisation with production efficiency and industrial transformation.

The Responsible Factory concept provided another practical demonstration of the exhibition’s direction. In partnership with Agropole and RIA, the dedicated space highlighted companies offering solutions to environmental, social and economic challenges facing food manufacturers.

The programme also addressed co-product valorisation, product transparency, environmental information, biomimicry and financial support for industrial transitions. These subjects show the exhibition’s effort to connect equipment and production technologies with broader business and sustainability issues.

The exhibition also continued its emphasis on direct business relationships. The organiser promotes the event as a targeted environment where visitors can identify suppliers, discuss concrete projects and make decisions more efficiently. Its digital application supports this approach by combining exhibitor information, the exhibition map, programme details and appointment planning.

Official tickets & registration

The official CFIA Toulouse website should be used for visitor registration, exhibitor information, programme updates and practical travel information. The latest visitor-registration system promotes a free professional badge, while the organiser’s digital application allows visitors to consult the programme, exhibition plan and exhibitor directory and prepare appointments.

Because the detailed 2028 visitor-registration process and final programme have not yet been published, visitors should verify the latest information directly through the official event website before making travel arrangements.

Official CFIA Toulouse website (https://toulouse.cfiaexpo.com/)