BolognaFiere is proud to announce the return of SANA Food, the leading B2B event dedicated to sustainable, innovative, and high‑quality food for the out‑of‑home sector. From 22–24 February 2026, Bologna will once again become the capital of conscious gastronomy, welcoming professionals from Horeca, specialty retail, and risto‑retail who are ready to explore new opportunities and partnerships.
Highlights of SANA Food 2026
- A stronger B2B focus: curated producers selected for authenticity, innovation, and values rooted in respect for the earth, food, and people.
- Slow Food joins as partner for the first time: bringing biodiversity champions, tastings, training sessions, and roundtables on sustainable food policies.
- Organic, biodynamic, vegan, and certified excellence: from DOP and IGP to functional foods, with FederBio and V‑Label Italia reaffirming their role as trusted partners.
- New thematic journeys: spotlighting extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and honey.
- Social Food Area: showcasing agricultural projects born from social reintegration and land reclaimed from crime.
- Synergy with Slow Wine Fair: one ticket, two adjacent pavilions, and a unique platform connecting sustainable food and wine.
- Rivoluzione Bio: the 7th edition of Italy’s most authoritative forum on organic food, unveiling exclusive data from the SANA Observatory 2026.
- Global networking: thanks to ICE Agency, over 200 international buyers will meet selected Italian restaurants, eco‑boutiques, wine bars, sustainable caterers, and fair‑trade shops.
- Dynamic event spaces: OoH! Lab with tastings and masterclasses, and Lab Academy with workshops and conferences.
Organized by BolognaFiere with the support of ICE Agency, in collaboration with FederBio, Slow Food Promozione, and V‑Label Italia, SANA Food 2026 is held under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture, the Emilia‑Romagna Region, the City of Bologna, and the Bologna Chamber of Commerce.