Cibus Tec 2026: where food innovation meets global industry

In the global arena of food technology, Cibus Tec 2026 stands out as a leading international platform where innovation, business, and expertise come together. Taking place in Parma from 27 to 30 October 2026, the exhibition brings together key players from across the food and beverage industry, creating a vibrant business environment where technologies are discovered, partnerships are built, and new opportunities take shape. More than a trade show, Cibus Tec is where the future of food processing is actively designed and experienced.

Within this landscape, tomato processing stands out as one of the most strategic and technologically advanced sectors of the industry. Every stage of the value chain, from field to finished product, relies on constant innovation to drive performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

In this context, Cibus Tec 2026 becomes a true reference point for the international tomato community, connecting processors and technology providers to showcase the solutions shaping the next generation of products. From advanced processing systems to packaging and resource optimization, it is a focused environment where innovation turns into real industrial application.

At the heart of this focus, the 2026 Tomato News Conference will be hosted within Cibus Tec, in cooperation with the World Processing Tomato Council and AMITOM. Scheduled for Wednesday, 28 October, the conference will deliver a high-value overview of global production trends alongside the latest technological developments shaping the sector. More than just a conference, it is a meeting point for the international tomato community, designed to share insights, strengthen relationships, and create new opportunities across the supply chain.

While the tomato sector plays a leading role, Cibus Tec goes far beyond, offering a complete and integrated vision of food and beverage technologies. A key highlight of the 2026 edition is the synergy with Labotec, held alongside Cibus Tec.

Labotec is the exhibition dedicated to laboratory, research, and analysis technologies, and it is highly relevant for the tomato industry due to the strategic role of laboratory activities across the entire value chain. From raw material evaluation, such as Brix, pH, color, and consistency, to in-process controls, food safety, and quality certification, laboratory instrumentation is essential to control processes and ensure consistency, traceability, and compliance with international standards. No longer just a support function, it has become a key driver of competitiveness. By bringing together processing and laboratory expertise, the synergy between Cibus Tec and Labotec creates an integrated ecosystem where production efficiency meets analytical precision, enabling tomato processors to improve quality, reduce waste, and respond more effectively to market and regulatory demands.

Adding further international relevance, World Pasta Day will take place at Cibus Tec this year. This globally recognized appointment brings together industry leaders and experts to explore key topics such as consumer trends, sustainability, production efficiency, and packaging innovation, reinforcing the strong link between technology and one of the most iconic sectors of the food industry.

What truly sets Cibus Tec apart is its ability to connect deep sector expertise, such as tomato processing, with cross-industry innovation. Automation, digital transformation, sustainability, and smart packaging are redefining the future of food production, and Cibus Tec is the place where these transformations become tangible, visible, and ready for business.

For more information, go to www.cibustec.com and www.labotec.one