Three days, one shared direction: business, exports and relationships.

Nearly 300 exhibitors, more than 8,000 visitors, representatives of public administration, business, retail and HoReCa, as well as international partners. Dozens of debates, meetings and conversations that continued long after the sessions on stage had ended. POLAGRA 2026 once again demonstrated that the strength of the Polish food industry lies not only in excellent products, but also in people, relationships, knowledge and the ambition to grow businesses far beyond Poland’s borders.

For three days, the Poznań International Fair became a venue for intensive discussions about the issues that matter most today to food producers, processors, retailers and the HoReCa sector. POLAGRA combined an exhibition featuring nearly 300 exhibitors with a programme of debates, B2B meetings, expert consultations and international events.

But the numbers tell only part of the story. Above all, POLAGRA is about the hundreds of conversations taking place every day at exhibition stands, on stages, in networking areas and during business meetings. Conversations about new contracts, exports, investments, technology and the future of the market.

Polish food with ambitions to conquer global markets

One of the strongest themes of POLAGRA 2026 was exports.

On the very first day of the trade fair, more than 100 representatives of business, public administration, chambers of commerce, institutions supporting international trade and diplomatic missions came together for the inaugural Africa Food & Trade Forum. It brought Polish producers interested in international expansion together with representatives of African markets looking for new products, suppliers and business partners.

This international focus continued throughout the following days. Discussions on the Main Stage explored how to build a strong Polish brand globally, create resilient supply chains, scale exports and use cooperation between producers and retailers to unlock new growth opportunities for companies.

Business and public administration at one table

This year’s POLAGRA was also marked by a particularly strong presence of representatives of public administration.

Participants included Małgorzata Gromadzka, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, and Grzegorz Wrona, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of State Assets. The official opening ceremony also brought together representatives of business, central and regional government, the diplomatic corps, institutions supporting economic development, industry organisations and the academic community.

Their presence, however, was far more than ceremonial. Discussions focused on specific challenges facing the sector, including food security, exports, energy, production costs, supply chain resilience and the competitiveness of Polish companies.

A particularly important part of the programme was the debate “Food Security in the Context of Current Global and Geopolitical Challenges”, which brought together perspectives from public administration, institutions responsible for strategic reserves, the energy sector, retail and business.

This discussion clearly reflected one of the central ideas behind this year’s POLAGRA: the development of the Polish food industry requires cooperation. Between producers and retailers. Between business and public administration. Between exporters and the institutions supporting their expansion into new markets.

From products to relationships. From conversations to business

For three days, the halls of the Poznań International Fair were, above all, a meeting place.

The exhibition stands offered an opportunity to discover new products, technologies and solutions, but most importantly, to meet the people behind them: producers, buyers, importers, distributors, representatives of retail chains and the HoReCa sector.

The international dimension of this year’s edition was further strengthened by the Hosted Buyers Programme, which brought selected international buyers to Poznań, each with a specific interest in particular product categories.

The exhibition itself also had a strong international presence. As part of Ciao! POLAGRA, more than 70 Italian producers showcased their products, creating opportunities for direct conversations with importers, distributors and representatives of the HoReCa sector.

Knowledge that translates into decisions

The event programme addressed the challenges entrepreneurs face every day – from exports and retail to energy, financing and new technologies, as well as artificial intelligence, certification, private labels and HoReCa management.

The Business Development Centre took this one step further. Rather than simply listening to discussions about challenges and potential solutions, entrepreneurs could bring their own business challenges and consult them directly with specialists in areas including financing, energy, AI, marketing, sales and management.

At the same time, POLAGRA HORECA by Paweł Gruba had a dynamic programme of its own, featuring debates, practical masterclasses and discussions focused on the realities of running a HoReCa business. The programme was complemented by exciting culinary battles between online creators, young talents from the gastronomy industry and professional chefs.

Three days. One shared direction

POLAGRA 2026 showcased an industry that is diverse, yet increasingly united around a common goal. On one side are Polish producers and products that have earned international recognition. On the other are retail, technology, HoReCa, public administration, academia and institutions – all essential to scaling businesses and reaching new markets.

And this is precisely what POLAGRA is about. It connects people with knowledge, products, opportunities and shared ambitions, and then creates the space for those encounters to grow into something more.

Polish food stands for quality. Polish business has ambition. POLAGRA is where the two come together.

See you at the next edition: 15–17 September 2027