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More exhibitors, more space, more insights - Grüne Woche 2025
Grüne Woche 2025 opens in Berlin from 17-26 January. 1,500 exhibitors from 60 countries will showcase culinary highlights, innovations and trends. 300 conferences offer a platform for international dialogue. The new EU Commissioner Christophe Hansen will introduce himself. The political highlight is the Agriculture Ministers' Conference organised by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture.
In two days, Grüne Woche 2025 will open its doors at the Berlin Exhibition Centre - with more exhibitors, more space and more insights. From 17 to 26 January, the leading international trade fair for food, agriculture and horticulture will serve as a stage for current industry topics and a showcase for culinary trends. In its 99th year, Grüne Woche is setting a strong focus on modern agriculture, innovation, sustainability and alternative forms of nutrition. 1,500 exhibitors from almost 60 countries present flavourful highlights, products, services and workshops to smell, taste and participate in. Around 300 conferences offer a platform for international dialogue between experts and political players. The political highlight is the 17th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) from 15 to 18 January.
‘Grüne Woche reflects the diversity and driving force of the agricultural and food industry, which affects each and every one of us every day,’ says Dr Mario Tobias, CEO of Messe Berlin GmbH. ‘With its highly topical themes, interactive offerings and international perspectives, it inspires all generations and at the same time remains a place for important debates. This unique mix makes Grüne Woche a highlight - in Berlin, Germany and far beyond.’
Political place to be
Around 300 events provide information on challenges in the agriculture and food industry and innovative solutions. Specialist presentations, panels and seminars will focus on topics such as food security, stable supply chains, sustainable agriculture, alternative fuels and rural areas. The political highlight is the 17th Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA) from 15 to 18 January. More than 2,000 experts from politics, business, science and civil society will be exchanging ideas in the CityCube Berlin. Christophe Hansen, who will be making his first public appearance as EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Food at the Grüne Woche, will also be there. The Agriculture Ministers' Conference with around 70 agriculture ministers from all over the world will conclude the GFFA on 18 January. It will be hosted by the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL).
Federal Minister of Food and Agriculture Cem Özdemir:
‘Our agriculture is diverse. At Grüne Woche you can experience how this diversity is created and how great it is. It has been attracting visitors to the exhibition halls under the radio tower for almost a century and is proof of the appreciation that society has for agriculture, horticulture and the food industry. It is a matter close to my heart to preserve this diversity. To ensure that it continues to enrich us in the future, farms and craft businesses need reliability and the freedom to concentrate on their work in the field, in the barn or in the bakery. Farmers think in terms of generations and the further development of sustainable agriculture is also a generational task. This requires all the players who come together here at Grüne Woche - agriculture, the food industry and trade, as well as politicians and consumers, of course.’
Global market overview
Visitors to the Berlin Exhibition Centre can expect a comprehensive market overview of the agricultural and food industry. Hall 3.2, where the conceptual sponsors of the Grüne Woche will be presenting themselves, will be particularly informative: In the Farm Experience, the German Farmers' Association (DBV) will be offering a range of products under the motto ’Secure food. Protect nature.’ offers practical insights into modern agriculture. Visitors can explore future technologies, animal welfare and sustainable soil management on interactive themed trails.
Farmers' President Joachim Rukwied:
‘Grüne Woche is the agricultural policy highlight at the beginning of every year and this time it is fully focussed on the Bundestag elections. We will communicate to people and politicians what is needed to maintain a stable and reliable supply of high-quality domestic food in Germany. In order to avoid dependence on foreign countries, we need our own competitive, strong agricultural sector. Self-sufficiency with domestic food must be maintained. Politicians must set the right framework conditions for this.’
Also in Hall 3.2, the Federation of German Food and Drink Industries (BVE) and the German Food Association will be demonstrating how innovation and sustainability can promote food security under the motto ‘Future tastes good’.
‘High-quality and safe food and drink at affordable prices is what Grüne Woche is all about. This is exactly what the German food industry delivers and shows at its joint stand #zukunftschmeckt that it is not only diverse and innovative, but also committed and sustainable. To ensure that our food and drink continue to be produced in Germany, politicians must create better framework conditions to strengthen the location,’ says Christoph Minhoff, Managing Director of the German Food and Drink Federation and the Federation of German Food and Drink Industries.
Ideas for a green future: from upcycling to food security:
Various exhibition areas, special shows and competitions provide deeper insights into the topics of sustainability, climate change, environmental protection, food trends or innovations. In the ‘greener living’ exhibition area in Hall 27, trade fair visitors can find out everything they need to know about sustainable living from various NGOs and organisations. The Federal Ministry for the Environment provides practical tips on how to tackle climate change in everyday life. The Re-Use Superstore of the Berlin Senate Environment Department will provide information on topics such as waste avoidance in upcycling workshops. Influencers will also be preparing 12 sustainable dishes on the Grüne Woche stage - Home Sweet Home.
The Grüne Woche stage is also the venue for the Grüne Woche Startup Days on 21 and 22 January, which will be held jointly with the Andreas Hermes Academy. Ten young companies from the agtech and food sectors will be presenting their innovative products and services. This year's focus is on artificial intelligence in combination with sustainable purpose. The most convincing company will receive the Startup Days Award on 22 January.
The topic of food security is the focus of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. In Hall 7.2c, visitors can experience what global solutions to hunger can look like. One example is insects such as crickets and grasshoppers. The Federal Ministry of Agriculture in Hall 23a provides information on biodiversity, climate protection, healthy nutrition and sustainable animal husbandry. In a larger organic hall (22a), visitors can discover the diversity of organic products.
High level of internationality
This year, 1,500 exhibitors from almost 60 countries will be presenting their product ranges. This includes around 1,070 exhibitors from Germany and 430 international exhibitors. Ukraine will be exhibiting again this year.
Algeria (10.2), Belgium (18), Brazil (10.2), Bulgaria (11.2), Denmark (8.2), Estonia (8.2), Fiji (10.2), Finland (8.2), France (4.2a), Georgia (11.2), Ghana (7.2c), Greece (10.2), Great Britain (7. 2b), India (10.2), Iran (7.2b), Ireland (7.2b), Italy (4.2b), Cambodia (10.2), Canada (7.2b), Kenya (6.2), Colombia (10.2), Croatia (11.2), Cuba (10.2), Latvia (8.2), Lithuania (8.2), Madagascar (10.2), Morocco (18), Mexico (10. 2), Moldova (11.2), Mongolia (10.2), Nepal (10.2), Netherlands (18), Norway (8.2), Austria (4.2a), Peru (10.2), Poland (11.2), Portugal (7.2b), Romania (11.2), Switzerland (4.2b), Sweden (8.2), Senegal (10.2), Spain (4. 2b), Sri Lanka (18), South Africa (10.2), Tajikistan (18), Thailand (18), Tunisia (10.2), Turkey (7.2c), Czech Republic (11.2), Ukraine (18), Hungary (7.2a), Uzbekistan (6.2a), Venezuela (10.2), Vietnam (10.2).
Twelve federal states whet the appetite for culinary tourism:
Baden-Württemberg (5.2a), Bavaria (22b), Berlin (22a), Brandenburg (21a), Hesse (6.2a), Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania (5.2b), Lower Saxony (20), North Rhine-Westphalia (5.2a), Rhineland-Palatinate (6.2a), Saxony (21b), Saxony-Anhalt (23b) and Thuringia (20).
Experience, discover, enjoy: Highlights for young and old
Whether culinary delights, floral dreams or animal experiences - Grüne Woche 2025 promises unforgettable impressions for young and old. Foodies will find international delicacies such as chanterelle chocolate from Finland, crispy mealworms with chilli from the Czech Republic or Swedish pizza cheese with hemp at 800 food stands. Twelve federal states invite you to discover Germany's touristic and culinary diversity - from classics to innovative creations such as Maultaschen burgers, algae ice cream or green sauce pesto. The new ‘FREE FROM’ zone in the Streetfood Hall (1.2a) will delight visitors with creative, allergen-free specialities such as protein-rich spreads made from crickets or halva made from sesame seeds.
A floral capital city landscape awaits gardening enthusiasts in the ‘Blütenkiez Berlin’ flower hall. As a result of the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in Brandenburg, even-toed ungulates will not be on display in the animal hall (25) as planned. This affects cattle, sheep, goats and alpacas. Visitors can still look forward to seeing donkeys, mules, horses and rabbits. Horse enthusiasts in particular will get their money's worth - with the 10th FN Federal Cold Blood Show from 17 to 19 January and the FN Federal Stallion Show Fjord Horses on 20 and 21 January. A special highlight is the Hippologica, the indoor horse show at Grüne Woche, on the second weekend. From 24 to 26 January, top athletes will be demonstrating their skills in the disciplines of show jumping, dressage and driving. In the Pet Hall (26), visitors will encounter dogs, cats, donkeys, terrarium and aquarium inhabitants as well as bees.
In the young generation hub (6.2), teenagers can get to know and try out over 80 skilled trades - from farmer and chimney sweep to gardener and plumber.
Quick and easy: online ticket shop
Visitors can conveniently purchase their tickets in the Grüne Woche digital ticket shop and avoid long queues. The admission price for a day ticket is 16 euros from Monday to Saturday and 13 euros on Sundays. Discounted tickets as well as information on season tickets and group tickets are also available online. Those wishing to visit the trade fair on site can purchase their tickets by EC payment directly at the entrances to the exhibition centre.
f.l.t.r. Christoph Minhoff, Managing Director of the Federation of German Food and Drink Industries (BVE), Dr Mario Tobias, CEO of Messe Berlin GmbH, and Joachim Rukwied, President of the German Farmers' Association
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