The Benelux food industry concentrates ingredient and formulation activity for two days in Kortrijk. Intrafood 2026 runs from 30 September to 1 October and focuses on raw materials, additives and product development solutions, with a strengthened attention to the nutraceutical segment.
Dates and venue for Intrafood 2026
The fair takes place at Kortrijk Xpo on 30 September and 1 October. Visitor hours are scheduled from 09.30 to 17.30. The event is oriented to professionals across food, beverage and food supplement sectors.
Exhibitors and visitor profile
Intrafood gathers suppliers of ingredients, additives and semi-finished products alongside related services such as laboratories, consulting and contract manufacturing. The organizer lists 110 exhibitors offering solutions for R&D teams and product development within the Benelux.
Visitors typically include product managers, R&D technicians and purchasing professionals from food and supplement companies. Since 2024 the fair has increased its focus on nutraceutical products and nutrition-driven offerings.
Program and seminars in Kortrijk
A seminar programme runs alongside the exhibition providing technical and market insights relevant to formulation and product development. The sessions serve as practical checkpoints for technical teams and commercial buyers assessing new ingredients and suppliers.
Commercial prospecting at Intrafood 2026
Approach the fair with a shortlist of target exhibitors and schedule short, focused meetings. Prepare technical datasheets and a brief questionnaire on traceability, labeling and formulation compatibility. In conversations concentrate on three operational points: price per kilogram, minimum order quantities and lead times. For procurement teams, request certifications and test data in advance.
If your aim is to secure regional distribution, arrange meetings with logistics and consultancy providers present at the show and use seminar breaks to confirm follow ups.
Key figures
- Exhibitors 110
- Registered visitors 549
- Duration 2 days
- Hours 09.30 17.30
These indicators help estimate contact volume and daily meeting load.
Final note
For product developers and commercial teams working with ingredients and supplements, Intrafood 2026 provides a compact environment to evaluate suppliers and technical solutions in the Benelux. Plan meetings ahead, prioritise technical documentation and register via the official Intrafood website http://www.intrafood.be/en/home to align schedule and logistics.
