I MEAT 2026 in Bologna: meat industry fair at Bologna Exhibition Centre

I MEAT is the Italian trade show focused exclusively on the meat industry: butcher shops, gourmet grocers, delis and businesses that process and transform meat. Bologna Exhibition Centre brings together machinery manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, packaging and refrigeration specialists, and point-of-sale service providers, alongside a programme of demonstrations, tastings and technical sessions. The fair acts as a launchpad for industry innovation: cutting and stuffing equipment, counter displays, traceability systems and preservation technologies designed to answer shifting consumer expectations and evolving European regulation. Held every two years, I MEAT draws professional buyers, wholesale distributors, chefs and retail purchasing managers looking to source suppliers and discover new products under one roof. Bologna, the gastronomic heart of Emilia-Romagna, is also a convenient base for combining a fair visit with a city hotel stay. The event is organised by Ecod and Modena Esposizioni with the support of the Bologna trade fair venue. Attendees are advised to confirm final dates and opening hours with the organiser before booking accommodation.