Registration is now open for the Free From & Specialty Food+Wine 2025

With the European free-from food market poised to grow at a CAGR of 13.34 % by 20301,  over 5,000 visitors – including retailers, traders, manufacturers, and technologists – are  expected to descend on the two-day event, in search of innovative new products and  inspiration from over 250 specialist exhibitors from more than 60 different countries. 

Visitor registration is now open for Free From & Specialty Food+Wine 2025, the premier  B2B retail and trade event dedicated to healthy, free-from, vegan, plant-based,  supplement, and specialty foods, drinks and ingredients. The trade show will take place  in June 17-18, 2025, in Vienna, Austria, and will offer a high-quality business platform  for retailers, food service, and distribution channels across all Europe. 

Since 2013, this leading European trade exhibition has been a key platform for the Free  From & Specialty Food industry, attracting over 5,000 visitors from more than 50  countries. For the 2025 edition, around 25% of attendees are expected from Austria,  while the remaining 75% will come from Switzerland, Hungary, Germany, Italy, and  beyond. The event brings together retailers, food service professionals, importers, and  traders actively seeking natural, vegan, plant-based, gluten-free, and alternative  ingredient solutions, making it a premier business and networking hub for the industry. 

Vienna: a Strategic Location 

As a dynamic economic hub at the crossroads of Central and Eastern Europe, Vienna is  at the heart of Europe and is the perfect gateway to high-growth markets. With consumer  demand surging for free-from, organic, clean-label, vegan, organic, and functional food  products and solutions, Vienna is the ideal meeting point to tap into new business  opportunities. Austria’s capital is not only a center for trade and innovation, but it also benefits from strong economic ties with neighbouring countries such as Germany,  Switzerland, Italy, Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, and beyond. 

Vienna is also known for its commitment to sustainability and high-quality food  standards, making it a perfect location to showcase innovations in plant-based, free from, and specialty food categories. Its excellent infrastructure, well-connected  transport network, and world-class event facilities ensure a seamless and productive  experience for exhibitors and visitors alike. 

Free From 2025 Welcomes Leading National Pavilions 

The Free From & Specialty Food+Wine 2025 exhibition in Vienna will host a great range of  national and thematic pavilions, bringing together some of the most innovative food  producers. 

Countries such as Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ecuador, Bulgaria, Italy, Hungary, Finland,  Spain, Slovenia, and Greece will showcase their finest free-from, vegan, plant-based,  organic, and specialty food & beverages ingredients and products, offering visitors an  exclusive look at emerging trends and high-quality suppliers. These pavilions represent  a strong international presence, reflecting the growing demand for healthier,  sustainable, and allergen-free food options in the global market. 

In addition to national pavilions, the Protein Transition Pavilion will spotlight cutting-edge  advancements in plant-based and alternative proteins, aligning with the rising consumer  shift towards sustainable and functional nutrition. 

Strengthening Retail Partnerships at Free From 2025 

The organizers of Free From & Specialty Food+Wine 2025 warmly welcome Retail  Partnerships with leading chains such as SPAR, MIGROS, REWE, Hofer, Lidl, Metro,  MPreis, Penny, Unimarkt, Eurogast, Alnatura, and many more. These collaborations aim  to invite top buyers and category managers to explore innovative free-from, organic, and  specialty food solutions at the event. By bringing together key retail decision-makers, the  fair creates a unique platform for networking, sourcing, and business growth.