Eating, drinking, and enjoying are the watchwords at the FOOD & LIFE trade fair, which is taking place from November 29 to December 3, 2017, alongside Heim+Handwerk at the Munich Exhibition Center. Our trade fair TV team will be there for you. Our presenters will be testing, tasting, and reporting for you! Here, every visitor will find the opportunity to feast to their heart's content. What do the food and drinks have to offer?
Organic vegan food, Lunch Vegaz
More and more people are turning to a vegan diet, whether for ethical, health, or sustainability reasons. But when you're on the go, it's often difficult to find healthy, high-quality vegan meals. Lunch Vegaz wants to change that by offerin... Organic vegan foodOrganic Panela Whole Cane Sugar, De Caña
Not all sugar is the same – and De Caña proves this with its organic Panela whole cane sugar, which not only sweetens but also contains valuable minerals and nutrients. We visited the company at FOOD & LIFE in Munich and sampled this specia... Organic Panela Whole Cane SugarRegeneration and energy drinks, superdrinks
Most energy drinks rely on caffeine and sugar to produce short-term alertness – but what if a drink not only provided energy, but also valuable minerals for regeneration and well-being? This is exactly where Superdrink comes in. The start-u... Regeneration and energy drinksSingle-variety olive oils, olive joy
Not all olive oils are created equal—Olive Joy proves this with its single-variety vintage oils. Instead of relying on standardized blends, Olive Joy brings out the unique flavor diversity of individual olive varieties. All Olive Joy olive ... Single-variety olive oilsOrganic cookies, Knusperreich
Not all organic products are created equal – at Knusperreich, the concept goes one step further. In addition to using exclusively organic ingredients, the company places particular emphasis on regional suppliers to guarantee short transport... Organic cookiesThe spectrum is very comprehensive, and the exhibitors' offerings are rounded off by seminars and workshops. For those who are unable to attend the trade fair in person, we will be reporting back with exciting insights from the event. Join us and experience FOOD & LIFE up close.
With over 280 exhibitors, Food & Life in Munich is the meeting place for connoisseurs. Socrates is said to have once remarked that “bad people only live to eat and drink, but good people eat and drink to live!” With this in mind, Food & Life offers exquisite, traditional, and artisan-made specialties from all over Europe.
Food&Life 2017 impressively demonstrated the diversity of the culinary landscape of regional producers. The focus was on products based on traditional recipes, transparent origins, and gentle processing. The trend toward short delivery routes and honest craftsmanship was clearly evident among many exhibitors. The products presented included:
Vegan and vegetarian nutrition was a central theme at the trade fair. The offerings ranged from sophisticated interpretations of classics to innovative plant-based creations that focus on providing a balanced supply of nutrients. The focus was not only on taste and variety, but also on ethical and ecological considerations. In the area of plant-based products, the following were presented, for example:
Whether olive oils with protected designation of origin, hand-made chocolates, or sustainable sweeteners – at Food&Life 2017, enjoyment and high standards met on equal terms. Many exhibitors presented products that combine traditional methods with modern sensory technology and international flair. The fine delicacies included, for example: