Scientific research and industry will address global food chain challenges and the future of FoodTech on October 28–29 in Parma
Cibus Tec Forum, the biennial event organized by Koeln Parma Exhibition (KPE) – a joint venture between Koelnmesse and Fiere di Parma – scheduled to take place in the heart of Italy’s Food Valley on October 28–29, 2025, announces a strategic new partnership with OnFoods. This important systemic collaboration connects a key event – recognized as a leading meeting point for food and beverage technology and innovation – with Italy’s largest food research ecosystem, created with the support of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR) and composed of 26 partner organizations including universities, research centers, companies, and institutions.
The agreement has a clear objective: to create moments of sharing and updates on sustainable innovation and to foster the promotion of healthier, traceable, inclusive, and competitive production models, with a positive impact on the entire food system.
OnFoods is an active partnership in major areas of food research – from nutritional quality to food safety, from supply chain sustainability to process innovation – and is structured into seven major thematic research groups (called Spokes): true centers of excellence in personalized nutrition, food quality and safety, sustainable food systems, circular economy, digital and robotic technologies, food education, and supply chain innovation. At Cibus Tec Forum 2025, OnFoods will contribute scientific content, concrete projects, and technology transfer opportunities, creating high-value connections between academia and industry.
In turn, Cibus Tec Forum 2025 will offer OnFoods a high-profile visibility and networking platform, directly connecting research leaders with top Italian and international food and food-tech companies.
This agreement marks the first in a series of initiatives designed to bring together under the Cibus Tec Forum banner significant scientific content and activities for the agri-food and food-tech communities. This approach is a key element of the 2025 edition of Cibus Tec Forum and a major attraction for the many professionals expected to attend.
Under the tagline “Two days to reimagine Food Tec”, Cibus Tec Forum 2025 reaffirms itself as an innovative and functional exhibition-conference, created to stimulate deep dialogue between innovation, industry, and technologies. Two dynamic days, designed to provide exhibitors and visitors with a platform for dialogue, inspiration, and training on key topics such as advanced equipment, automation and robotics, food safety, process digitalization, sustainable packaging, and innovative ingredients and formulations.
The 2025 edition will also celebrate the 40th anniversary of Cibus, the renowned trade fair dedicated to the Authentic Italian Food & Beverage sector, with a rich program of events inside and outside the fairgrounds, highlighting the growing convergence between production technologies and the Italian agri-food industry.
Cibus Tec Forum also represents a key milestone on the road to Cibus Tec 2026, the international trade fair for food and beverage technologies, taking place in Parma from October 27–30, 2026.
Organized by Koeln Parma Exhibitions (KPE), Cibus Tec Forum will be held alongside Labotec, the first and only event in Italy that brings together Research, Universities, and Laboratories in a single space. This is a unique opportunity to showcase the scientific community, foster networking, promote training, and drive knowledge transfer.
More information: www.cibustecforum.it
