POLAGRA 2026 – Export, Trade and New Directions for the Food Industry

29 September 2026

This year’s POLAGRA 2026 brought together nearly 300 exhibitors and more than 8,000 visitors in Poznań, representing food production and processing, retail, gastronomy, public administration and institutions supporting business development. For three days, the Poznań International Fair became a venue for discussions on exports, food security, supply chains, new technologies and the competitiveness of Polish companies.

One of the key themes of the event was the international expansion of Polish food producers. On the first day alone, more than 100 representatives of business, public administration, chambers of commerce, trade-support institutions and diplomatic missions participated in the inaugural Africa Food & Trade Forum. The forum connected Polish producers interested in entering African markets with representatives of African businesses looking for new products, suppliers and commercial partners.

Export-related discussions continued during sessions devoted to building a strong Polish brand internationally, scaling foreign sales and developing resilient supply chains. Another important element was the Hosted Buyers Program, which brought selected international buyers to Poznań based on their interest in specific product categories and direct cooperation with producers.

The international character of the exhibition was also reflected in Ciao! POLAGRA, where more than 70 Italian producers presented their products and met with importers, distributors and representatives of the HoReCa sector.

Business and Public Administration Discuss Food Security and Competitiveness

POLAGRA 2026 was attended by representatives of central and regional government, industry organisations, the scientific community and institutions supporting the economy. Participants included Małgorzata Gromadzka, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and Grzegorz Wrona, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of State Assets.

The discussions focused on practical challenges affecting food-sector companies, including production costs, energy, exports, supply-chain resilience and food security.

One of the main programme highlights was the debate “Food Security in the Context of Current Global and Geopolitical Challenges”. The discussion combined perspectives from public administration, business, retail, the energy sector and institutions responsible for strategic reserves.

Knowledge and Practical Solutions for Businesses

The POLAGRA programme also covered topics related to business financing, energy, artificial intelligence, certification, private labels, sales, marketing and gastronomy management.

The Business Development Centre complemented the conference programme by allowing entrepreneurs to consult their own business challenges directly with specialists in areas including financing, energy, AI, marketing, sales and management.

A separate part of the event was POLAGRA HORECA by Paweł Gruba, aimed at professionals from the gastronomy sector. Its programme included debates, practical masterclasses and sessions focused on the realities of running a foodservice business, complemented by culinary demonstrations and competitions.

From Trade Fair Meetings to Business Relationships

POLAGRA 2026 combined product and technology presentations with direct meetings between producers, importers, distributors, buyers, retail chains and representatives of the HoReCa sector. Particular emphasis was placed on export development and establishing contacts that can lead to new contracts and expansion into additional international markets.

This year’s edition also highlighted the growing importance of cooperation between producers, retailers, public administration, science and institutions supporting exports. In an environment shaped by rising costs, geopolitical changes and increasing international competition, such cooperation is becoming an increasingly important factor in the further development of Poland’s food industry.

The next edition of POLAGRA will take place from 15 to 17 September 2027.

Source: POLAGRA / Poznań International Fair