September 22-23, 2027 | Ahoy Convention Centre, Rotterdam, Netherlands | 2 days
7,000+ food professionals expected; co-located with Gastvrij Rotterdam hospitality show.
Launched in 2025 as the brand’s first continental European edition, Food Matters Live Rotterdam returns for its second year in 2027 as a dedicated gathering for the European product development community. The event is built around four main stages, exclusive tasting sessions, and a structured 1-2-1 ingredient discovery business meeting programme. Rotterdam was chosen as the host city for its position as a global food logistics hub, home to Europe’s largest seaport, and a growing concentration of sustainable food innovation projects. The programme is designed for R&D directors, formulators, procurement managers, and nutritionists looking to evaluate ingredients, understand European regulatory trends, and build supplier relationships in a format that prioritises hands-on discovery over passive exhibition.
Website link: foodmatterslive.com/rotterdam
Leading image: Stijn Poelstra
