Eurasia Interfresh & Interfood B2B Matchmaking Event in Izmir – Special Financial Subsidies

Arhipelago, member of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) Romania, invites Romanian companies, producers, and technology providers to scale up their international presence at one of the premier agricultural and food trade events of the year: the Eurasia Interfresh & Interfood B2B Matchmaking Event 2026.

Taking place simultaneously in adjacent halls at the Izmir IZFAS Fair area in Türkiye, this joint exhibition stands as the ultimate hub for global food and agricultural trade, bridging Europe, the Middle East, Russia, Africa, and the Turkic Republics.

Special financial subsidies: the Hosted Buyer programme

To facilitate international partnerships, the Fair Management, in collaboration with the EEN framework, is offering an exclusive Hosted Buyer Programme for qualified foreign buyers and company representatives.

What does this mean for your business? If your application to the Hosted Buyer Programme is approved, your accommodation expenses during the fair will be fully covered (participating companies will only need to cover their flight expenses).

Targeted sectors

The matchmaking event is designed to unite the entire value chain of the food and agriculture industries. Romanian organizations operating in the following sectors are highly encouraged to participate:

Food & agricultural products: Fresh, freeze-dried (lyophilized), dried, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables; general food products, beverages, dairy, spices, gourmet, vegan, and organic foods.
Technology & innovation (Agritech & Foodtech): Food processing technologies, agricultural machinery, drone technologies, and smart irrigation systems.
Supply chain & logistics: Packaging equipment/materials, storage solutions, cooling systems, cold chain management, and logistics services.

Who should register?

Importers & buyers (Supermarket/hypermarket chains, wholesalers, and regional distributors) looking for reliable international suppliers.
Producers & exporters aiming to enter new global markets and showcase Romanian quality.
Tech & logistics providers offering innovative solutions for the „twin transition” (green and digital transition) in agriculture.
Investors seeking new opportunities in the agribusiness ecosystem.

Why participate?

Izmir is known as Türkiye’s ultimate fresh fruit and vegetable hub, commanding a massive annual export volume. By joining this EEN-backed event, Romanian companies will get to conduct pre-scheduled, 20-minute focused B2B meetings with pre-qualified partners tailored exactly to their buying needs or supply offers. It is the perfect setup to discover the latest trends in sustainable agriculture and secure real international contracts without the usual hassle.