Take your place at the largest platform for the Cafe, Bar, Food & Beverage industries!

Most exceptional platform of the year! CNR Cafe & Bar – Food & Beverage Exhibition will once again be
the top venue for the cafe, bar, food & beverage industries. On September 7 th 2023, ITF – Istanbul Trade
Fairs presents the newest innovations and trends to professionals who wish to discover new
opportunities at Yenikapı – Eurasia Exhibition & Art Center.

CNR Cafe & Bar showcases a wide range of products from the café, bar, food and beverage industries.

By taking part in CNR Cafe & Bar you will gain the opportunity to:

• Connect and collaborate with numerous companies and brands in the industry.
• Experience and view new products firsthand.
• Obtain insights and advice from industry experts.
• Treat yourself to delightful and creative presentations that enrich the sector's culture.

We respectfully invite you to CNR Cafe & Bar - Food & Beverage Exhibition. Don't miss out on this unique experience!

Please contact us for any additional information.

International meeting point of the food industry CNR Food Istanbul

Conserve your power for future achievements via CNR Food Istanbul

CNR Food Istanbul, the real treat for the food industry

CNR Food Istanbul Revitalizes the Global Food Industry in 2022

The distinctive taste of trade lingers in 2022

Agreements worth billions of dollars with CNR Food İstanbul

More than 2.500 international buyers assemble to do business

Event schedule for CNR Food Istanbul

Event Schedule for CNR Food Istanbul and CNR Ambalaj Special Section 

Platinum sponsor of CNR Food Istanbul: ArleAM

“ArLeAM”, the Armenian leader in agricultural production, is the official Platinum Sponsor of CNR Food Istanbul 2021.

Make a refreshing change with Alcoholic Beverages and Gourmet Special Section

The future of the food industry is at CNR Food Istanbul

CNR Food Istanbul and CNR Ambalaj Istanbul, where the Turkish food, beverage, and packaging industry come together at the same platform on the same day, will draw great attention from domestic and international food wholesalers, retail chain stores, corporate purchasers, business managers, future business owners, hotel and restaurant chains. 

“CNR Food Istanbul is a great opportunity to promote the exhibitors’ products”

The greatest international power of the Turkish food industry, CNR Food Istanbul, gets underway on September 1. Followed by the global food industry with kind interest, the exhibition presents all the novelties on food and grabs the most attention with national pavilions, including the participation of Czechia.

Head of CzechTrade Office Istanbul Vladislav Polach, who has participated in CNR Food Istanbul with the national pavilion for three years, answered our questions about the exhibition.

Could you please mention the targets of the companies operating in the food industry in your country for 2021 and the following years?
CNR Food Istanbul helps Czech companies to enter the local market. As a visible result, several of our exhibitors have already signed contracts with local as well as foreign partners. We hope to make the new collaborations with CNR Food Istanbul visitors.

Where are your companies positioned in the global food market? What are the target markets of the companies operating in the food industry in the new period?
Most of the products are exported to Russia, Middle East, Turkey, and other countries. We would like to find new potential customers from other countries.

Could you please share your opinions about CNR Food Istanbul, closely followed by the global food industry? What does CNR Food Istanbul mean to you?
The Czech Republic has exhibited at CNR Food Istanbul for already three consecutive years. Last year, the fairground was even visited by our Prime Minister. As I mentioned, these steps underline the fact that the Czech companies see the Turkish market with more than 80 million consumers as perspective. CNR Food Istanbul helps them to enter the local and foreign markets.

How do you think CNR Food Istanbul contributes to your companies?
CNR Food Istanbul is a great opportunity to promote the exhibitors’ products. The Czech companies can find many potential customers from their sectors to participate in this fair. We are very glad to exhibit at this fair every year.

CNR Food Istanbul is ready for the new normal

The global trade platform of the Turkish food industry, CNR Food Istanbul, starts on September 1. The exhibition, welcoming tens of thousands of domestic and international food buyers, will take place concurrently with “Ambalaj Istanbul Special Section”, which are the leading organizations in their fields.

CNR Food Istanbul will be held by adopting the health measures determined by the Ministry of Health and UFI (the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry). Cleaning of the surfaces that exhibitors and visitors frequently contact and common use areas such as toilets is paid further attention. Sanitizers and sanitizing materials have been placed in various points, particularly transit areas of the halls, for general use.

The ventilation system of CNR Expo Istanbul Expo Center has been renewed. Through the efficient circulation of full external air, the atmosphere of the exhibition venue is permanently kept healthy and clean. All the entrances and exits of the exhibition venue have been rearranged to prevent visitors and exhibitors from contacting each other.

CNR Holding gives top priority to the safety and healthcare of exhibitors and visitors for the exhibition to be organized under the new “return to normal” criteria. A few days remain to CNR Food Istanbul and all the necessary arrangements from the arrangement of social distance to density checks, application of HES, distribution of hygiene materials, provision of masks, and security of entrances have been already completed.

Contact us to establish new long-lasting business connections at the world’s safest food exhibition.

Global trade reshapes at CNR Food Istanbul

Gathering the Turkish food industry with the global market, CNR Food Istanbul will start on September 1. More than 2 thousand food, beverage, and packaging brands on grains and pulses, staple food, snacks, beverages, confectionery, biscuits, pastry, along with store and market equipment will come together with tens of thousands of domestic and international buyers.

The visitors will have a chance to reach their target product groups on the same platform, compare the products, and make their business relations efficient. Trading at CNR Food Istanbul will enable the Turkish food industry to achieve its targets for 2020.

CNR Food Istanbul, raising its trade value for the global food industry that has reshaped particularly in the recent period, will be organized with the support of the Ministry of Trade. The exhibition will take place concurrently with “Ambalaj Istanbul Special Section”, the leading organizations in their fields.

Contact us to take part in one of the biggest trade platforms formed for the global food industry, CNR Food Istanbul, home for all kinds of products, services, and applications on food.

Uzbekistan's national support for CNR Food Istanbul

Anticipated greatly by the global food industry, CNR Food Istanbul - Food and Beverage Products, Food Processing Technologies Fair will gather the industry professionals Domestic and international exhibiting companies will unite with more than 50 thousand visitors from over 117 countries for trading at CNR Expo Istanbul Expo Center.

Organized by CNR Holding subsidiary, Istanbul Trade Fairs, with the cooperation of TGDF (Federation of Food & Drink Industry Associations of Turkey), TÜGİDER (All Food Foreign Trade Association), PAKDER (Association of Agricultural Products, Grains, Pulses Processing and Packaging Manufacturers) and the support of the Ministry of Trade and KOSGEB (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization of Turkey), the exhibition will bring together the key players of the global food market on the same platform.

World-renowned exhibitors will be participating in CNR Food Istanbul, welcoming the latest country pavilion to join the exhibition, National Pavilion of Uzbekistan, in the segment of high-quality products.

Following the food trends of the world, 11 exhibitors from Uzbekistan will present their latest product groups ranging from confectionery, dried vegetables and fruits, rabbit meat products, meat products - sausages, cheese production, biscuits waffles with sugar filling, jam, dried fruit production to canned food, fried peas and ice cream production on the pavilion under the name“Made in Uzbekistan”.  

International buyers gather for CNR Food Istanbul

The largest trade platform formed for the Turkish food industry, CNR Food Istanbul, will start at the center of global trade, CNR Expo Istanbul Expo Center, Greatly contributing to the industry in the fields of branding, marketing, and exporting, the exhibition will take place concurrently with “Ambalaj Istanbul Special Section”

Enabling the Turkish food industry to gain more power in the international arena, CNR Food Istanbul is also closely followed by the global food industry. At CNR Food Istanbul, organized with the contribution of the Ministry of Trade, particularly international buyers will make major and long-lasting trade agreements with exhibiting companies. 

The exhibition, presenting all kinds of products and services on the food, beverage, and packaging industries, will host the products by more than 2.000 brands. A great number of international companies will also exhibit at CNR Food Istanbul, which will receive visits from tens of thousands of international buyers.   

Contact us to take your place at CNR Food Istanbul; establish new business connections and boost your trade volume.

Lively days of the food industry in the post-pandemic era

Give it shot with CNR Food Istanbul

CNR Food Istanbul, global trade platform of the food sector, will host the first edition of Alcoholic Beverages Special Section this year between September 1-4, 2021. The most outstanding companies in Turkey and the leading global brands will display their products at CNR Food Istanbul, which will make great contributions to the domestic and foreign trade of the sector.

Strong cooperation in the fair industry

Full support to the largest food platform

Trade opportunity for the alcoholic beverage industry

A unique trade opportunity

Hosting the largest fair organizations in the world, CNR Holding has been the biggest supporter of the Turkish economy and exporters with over 1500 exhibitions organized until now. CNR Holding, having served continuously for 35 years, initiates CNR Food Istanbul, the largest trade platform of the industry for the Turkish food industry.

CNR Holding is performing its activities for CNR Food Istanbul and Ambalaj Istanbul Special Section where food, beverage, and packaging industries will come together and seize a chance to reinforce their supply chains, make direct trade connections with visitors, particularly in the nearby region, and get informed about the trends of the new normal. 

The specially-trained data department of 45 people has made bilateral talks with potential buyers abroad, which has resulted in more than 2500 professional buyers across the world, particularly including Russia, Germany, Israel, Iran, the Turkic Republics, and the Middle East countries, to have bought online tickets. It is planned for this number to reach 5 thousand until the beginning date of the exhibition.

Opening its doors with Thomas A.Gugler, President of World Association of Chefs Societies, master of 12 million chefs, and experienced names leading the industry, CNR Food Istanbul will be the favorite trade platform of the food and packaging industries once again this year with its renewed halls, professional buyer delegations, and many special events.

Food waste will be the matter of discussion at CNR Food Istanbul

Prestigious exporters will exhibit at CNR Food Istanbul

Global food buyers are coming for trade

The giant gathering for food in September

Hearts of 12 million chefs will beat at CNR Food

Giant cooperation in the food industry

The taste of nature from Belarus at CNR Food İstanbul

Nurture your business for growth at Food Istanbul

The largest of the halal trade is at CNR Food Istanbul

"CNR Food İstanbul set the bar very high”

CNR Holding CEO Ceyda Erem said, “There’s a global economic distress because of the fluctuations in foreign currency rates. We can only prosper if we unite as a nation.”

“We set the bar very high at CNR Food İstanbul. The exhibition received great attention from international visitors.”

A great number of exhibitors received orders fulfilling their annual production capacity at CNR Food İstanbul on the first day.

As per the statement for CNR Food İstanbul, the exhibition which is organized with the aim of becoming the largest food fair of the world broke the record for foreign buyers in the first two days.

CNR Food Istanbul is organized to increase the export rates of the food, packaging, and food service products industries. The majority of the exhibitors received orders fulfilling their annual production capacity on the first day of the exhibition.

In her written statement, Erem expressed that the exhibitions are organized with the motto “more exports” and that the exhibitions held in 2018 were extremely fruitful.

Erem said there’s a 46% increase in the foreign buyer numbers, adding, “This is an incredible increase for the food industry export rates.” She also explained, “Usually people buy fewer tickets online compared to the tickets sold at the doors. However, last year 15% of the visitors of CNR Food İstanbul bought their tickets online. We achieved this number as a result of the hard work of our social media and digital marketing departments. By successfully implementing technology in our work the numbers multiplied fivefold and reached 66% this year.”

Erem expressed that foreign buyers and buying committees played a big part in the success of the exhibiting companies who made hot sales and established new business connections at CNR Food İstanbul.

Erem said that as a nation we need to unite to prosper in a time when the fluctuations in foreign currency rates have caused a global economic distress, adding that CNR Holding endeavors as a family of 850 employees to ensure the prosperity of Turkey.

Food Istanbul offered a global meeting platform

India brought a new flavor to CNR Food Istanbul

CNR Food İstanbul was even more colorful this year with the participation of India.

Considering the reputation of Indian products, India Trade Promotion Organisation was be a significant factor in promoting innovation throughout the food industry, locally, regionally and globally.

In this dynamic environment, CNR Food Istanbul offered a unique and informative commercial platform for industry professionals, where they could keep up to date with the market trends.

CNR Food Istanbul embraced 19 countries with 6 country pavilions

A brand new flavor of CNR Food Istanbul, The Czech Republic

CNR Food Istanbul was even more colorful this year with the national participation of the Czech Republic. All the Czech exhibitors presented their newest products together with industry professionals during Food Istanbul 2018 adding a significant value to the entire show.

The Czech Republic National Pavilion is organized under the patronage of The Ministry of Agriculture of The Czech Republic. Given the high reputation of Czech products, the Czech National pavilion was a key driver in fostering innovation across the local, regional and global food and beverage supply chain.

In this dynamic climate, CNR Food Istanbul continued to empower the global food and beverage community as an unmatched trading and knowledge platform that offers unrivaled market overviews and insights to industry professionals.

Largest network of food and drink industries in Eurasia

Don't miss any trends and innovations at CNR Food Istanbul!

 

 

CNR Food Istanbul 2018 will play an important role in facing major market challenges and enhancing the dynamism of the food industry focusing the future of the sector in the Eurasian Region and in the world.

 

FOOD ISTANBUL has prepared a special HOSTED BUYER PROGRAM by supporting with Turkish Ministry of Economy and Istanbul Exporters' Association, where all exhibitors would get the chance to explore the latest developments and have the general outlook of industrial diversity.

 

 

The best of the three industries at the center of export

CNR Food İstanbul, supported by Ministry of Economy, provides unique commerce opportunities to exhibitors. The exhibition will be held on September 5 – 8 2018 at CNR EXPO Yeşilköy.

CNR Food İstanbul is the only platform where the food & beverage, processing, storage, cooling technologies, logistics and store equipment industries under the same roof.

If you would also like to exhibit in CNR Food Istanbul, organized by CNR Holding subsidiary İstanbul Fuarcılık with the support of ETÜDER, and TGDF, contact us.

Great collaboration for CNR Food Exhibition!

CNR Holding and the Federation Of Food & Drink İndustry Associations Of Turkey (TGDF) joined forces for CNR FOOD İstanbul. 

TGDF Chairman Şemsi Kopuz said, "Our most important reason to support this exhibition is the advantage CNR offers to the industry as well as the support of The Ministry of Economy and their activities in the foreign markets.”

Kopuz said, "As food industry, we’re one of the most important industries that bring in foreign currency to the country. TGDF supports CNR Food exhibition because CNR works to increase the profit and export rates of the Food Industry.

CNR Food exhibition is a bridge at the meeting point of the Middle East, Asia, The Balkans and Africa markets. The exhibition also works as a window for the international expansion of our industry, displaying our productiveness.”

Kopuz said, "As TGDF, we invite all companies related to the food industry to participate in CNR Food İstanbul. This is a great opportunity to become a family and join forces and show the world how productive and rich our food industry is. We invite all members of this family to CNR Food Istanbul. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the exhibition.” 

From field to fork, the whole process will be at CNR Food Istanbul

In the food industry, the trust throughout the value chain is expressed with the phrase, “From field to fork”.

CNR Food Istanbul maximizes the export target of the industry!

CNR Food Istanbul Exhibition, organized by CNR Holding subsidiary İstanbul Fuarcılık with the support of İİB, ETÜDER, and TGDF, will host a great number of domestic and foreign visitors.

CNR Food Istanbul Exhibition, supported by ETÜDER and TGDF will host domestic and foreign visitors, uniting the most important representatives of the industry on September 5-8, 2018.

Food Industry will be watching CNR Food Istanbul

The great meeting of the food industries with the packaging and food service suppliers will be held at CNR Expo Yeşilköy. The exhibition, supported by the Ministry of Economy, will be closely monitored by the most important companies of the world.

CNR Holding continues its promotion and publicity activities for the exhibition to reach a record-breaking trade volume.

Record-breaking success with 25.000 visitors!

CNR Food İstanbul- Food & Beverage, Food, Processing, Stroge, Cooling Techhonolgies, Logistics and store equipment fair which brings food, packaging and out of home consmption. industriesunder the same roof together for the first time hosted nearly 25.000 visitors.

More than 800 B2B Meetings

Within the scope of the "International Hosted Buyer Delegation Programme" the exhibitors had the opportunity to meet with the buyers from 45 different countries.

• USA
• Germany
• England
• France
• Canada
• Russia
• Poland
• Ukraine
• Greece
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Montenegro
• India
• Tajikistan
• Kazakhstan
• South Korea
• China
• Taiwan
• Singapore
• Mexico
• Brazil
• Colombia
• Algeria
• Afghanistan
• Nigeria
• Panama
• Egypt
• Palastine
• Malaysia
• Bahrain
• Dominian Republic
• Ethiopia
• Costa Rica
• Kenya
• Nepal
• Peru
• Lebanon
• Tunisia
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• Jordan
• Azerbaijan
• Qatar

Through the B2B matchmaking program, exhibitors which were categorized based on the product groups, had the opportunity to make efficient meetings in terms establishing concrete trade relations with international buyer delegations at the B2B meeting area.

Within the Buyers Delegation B2B Matchmaking Program, more than 500 importers with 4 billion dollars import potential realized over 800 B2B meetings with exhibitors. In addition to international buyer delegations, which were hosted privately, the fair hosted professional visitors from 104 different countries all around the world.

Key players of food industry visited CNR FOOD İSTANBUL

The well-known international names such as Ricardo Renzo Rojas, son of Raul Rojas, known as Sugar King and Wayki en Golosinas SAC, the leading producer of Peru candy market, were within the VIP visitor list of the exhibition.

In addition to these companies above, The Balsharaf Group and Tajero LLC were also in the VIP buyer delegations of CNR Food Istanbul. The Balsharaf Group have 16,000 chain stores in the Middle East and provides the supply of Carrefour stores in Saudi Arabia. Tajero LLC distributes the products of companies like Unilever, Ferrero, Ülker to 5000 points.

International Cooking Shows

The exhibition hosted well-known international chefs for the cooking shows.
Peruvian cuisine with Bruno Santa Cruz, American Rise Show with Sebahattin Güney, American Cranberry meals with Serkan Çetintas and Indian cuisine with Vinod Kumar Chouhan were on stage while the visitors were experiencing delicious moments during the fair.

Fair was more attractive with the colorful competition

International chefs voted for the stars of kitchen during the Local Chef, Pastry of Istanbul and Chefs of Future competitions.

The Local Chef competition, which carried the gastronomy and culinary culture areas further in Turkey, was organized within the scope of the fair. The groups were evaluated from tableware, menus and groceries. Valuable jury members determined the winners. The winner of Local Chef competition was Four Seasons Bosphorus. The second winner was Fairmont Quasar, while the third was Hyatt Regency.

Teams participating in the 'Pastry of Istanbul' competition, evaluated in pastry, praline chocolate, sculpture and bakery products. The winner of Pastry of İstanbul was Le Meridien Etiler, The second winner was Movenpick Istanbul, while the third was The Ritz Carlton.

Next edition on stage between 5 – 8 September 2018

The next edition of CNR FOOD ISTANBUL will be held from 5th to 8th September 2018, at CNR EXPO Yeşilköy.

Do not miss the region’s most comprehensive event for Food & Beverage, Food Processing, Storage, Cooling Technologies, Logistics and Store Equipment industry!

Giant collaboration for CNR Food Istanbul Fair

The Federation of Food & Drink Industry Associations of Turkey (Member of Food Drink Europe) has joined the huge cooperation.

The most important food and beverage industry intuitions of Turkey, Cereals Pulses Oil Seeds and Products Exporters' Association Istanbul, Food Service Products and Suppliers Association and Federation of Food & Drink Industry Associations of Turkey (with its 27 member food and beverage associations) signed a cooperation protocol to fully support CNR FOOD ISTANBUL- Food & Beverage, Storage Cooling, Logistics Technologies & Storage Equipment Fair which will be held on 5 - 8 September 2018 at CNR EXPO together with CNR Ambalaj -Packaging, Labeling & Food Processing Fair.

Do not miss the Eurasia Regions’ most comprehensive event for Food & Beverage, Food Processing, Packaging, and Storage industry!

CNR Food Istanbul News appears on Italian Media . la tecnologia in mostra (Formaggi & Tecnologie)

Food Istanbul made marks on Italian Media - Good First Take! (The Italian Food Magazine)

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Polish Meat Association joins CNR Food Istanbul!

Polish Meat Association joins CNR Food Istanbul!

Polish Meat Association aims to inform and promote fresh, refrigerated, and frozen beef and beef products. The campaign is targeting the Turkish market. The main aim of the project is to open the market for the European beef and beef products. Moreover, the campaign builds a positive image of the European meat by providing complex information about the products and conducting educational actions. 

Consulate General of Brazil in Istanbul joins CNR Food Istanbul!

As the ambassador of Brazilian Food Industry; Brazilian Chamber of Commerce will be present at CNR Food Istanbul representing Coffee, Soy Beans, Sugar and Meat & Poultry producers in Brazil connecting the purchase power of the region with Brazilian producers.

You're invited to this great event!

FOOD Istanbul Expo aims to be organized on 60,000 sqm area with more than 1,000 brands targeting 35,000 professional visitors and supported by Istanbul Exporters’Association. Professionals of Food and Beverage industries from Europe, Middle East, North Africa, Russia and Balkans will create new business lead opportunities for Turkish industry. 

Food manufacturers, are you ready to export more in 2018?