From May 13 to 15, 2026, the International Exhibition Center IEC EXPO in Astana will host the 26th Kazakhstan International Exhibition “Food, Beverages, Ingredients, Packaging and Equipment for the Food Industry,” known as InterFood Astana 2026. The trade show expects participation from roughly 80 companies representing 12 countries – Austria, Belarus, Vietnam, Germany, Georgia, Kazakhstan, China, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Thailand and Ukraine. The programme covers food and beverage production, ingredients, packaging solutions and modern processing equipment, and includes a dedicated Retail and Distributor Center for direct negotiations between suppliers, retailers and distributors. A first‑time international Meat & Dairy Industry Forum will address issues such as deep processing, value addition, technology adoption and export potential for Kazakhstan’s meat and dairy sectors.
The event also features a professional tasting competition, “Traditions of Quality,” awarding gold medals to top producers. Organisers state the exhibition serves as a platform for implementing state agricultural policy, coordinating government and business initiatives, and supporting reforms in the food and processing industries.