About Vitafoods Europe
The World's nutraceutical event
The past year has been difficult for us all. We’ve all had to face tough challenges and find new ways to work in an ever-changing world.
Due to the pandemic, we had to cancel Vitafoods Europe last year and move to move to an entirely virtual format that we called Vitafoods Digital Week (May 2020). This was a huge success, but it also gave us an opportunity to explore the potential of virtual events and see how we can use technology to find new ways of connecting with our incredible community.
Due to popular demand, we’ve continued to host virtual events, ranging from Vitafoods Virtual Expo (Sept 2020) to Vitafoods Asia Digital Week (Feb 2021 ) and most recently the Vitafoods Insights Virtual Expo. These virtual events have opened up a world of new possibilities for us. They've helped us reach new audiences , who've never attended our traditional events, and they've shown us how virtual features can add an exciting new dimension to our event experience.
This year, for the first time ever, Vitafoods Europe 2021 will be a hybrid event. Attendees will be able to choose between joining us in person or online as they explore an impressive collection of attractions, activities and networking opportunities.
But what’s really exciting about this year, is that we’ll be able to welcome even more people into our community, even those who have never been unable to attend in the past. So, however you choose to join us, we can’t wait to see you at Vitafoods Europe 2021.
How did we get here?
We launched Vitafoods Europe in 1997 to meet the growing demands of the emerging nutraceutical industry. CEO and Founder, Nick Hawker, believed there was a need for a dedicated exhibition and scientific conference to fill a gap in the market at the time.
Back then, our event featured only 100 exhibitors in 2,500 square meters of floor space and attracted 1,200 visitors. 22 years later, the 2019 edition of Vitafoods Europe welcomed more than 1,250 exhibitors in 23,000 square meters of floor space and gathered over 25,000 visitors in the Palexpo Exhibition Hall.
This annual gathering sees a truly global audience across four sectors covering the entire nutraceutical supply chain, from beginning to end. Our exhibition, conference and networking events form the perfect ecosystem for businesses to thrive and forge long term collaborations, enrich their understanding and initiate critical conversations around the most pressing issues concerning the health and nutrition industry.
Why the industry choose us
- We share a vision, passion and commitment with our shareholders to bring more health for more people.
- Our team put our customers at the heart of everything we do and prioritise their experience.
- Vitafoods Europe connects a quality senior audience, maintaining an 8.1/10 likelihood of attendance.
- We constantly develop new features to enhance the attendees’ experience. There is something for everyone!
- Networking events such as the 5k Run, Yoga Wellness and the Community Breakfast present opportunities for customers to engage closely with the Vitafoods brand and come together around shared interests within the health and nutrition space.
- Free-to-attend show floor features add significant value to visitors, providing them with insights into the latest industry trends.
What our visitors and exhibitors say about our events
Title Sponsor
Official Category Sponsors
Capsules Sponsor
Probiotics Sponsor
Curcumin Sponsor
CDMO Sponsor
Online Media Partners
Event Partners
Informa Markets Awards
Excellence in Sustainability
Vitafoods Europe is powered by renewable energy
As a part of our continued commitment to the sustainability of our event, 100% of the electricity used within the Palexpo venue is generated from a renewable origin; 80% from hydro and 20% a mix of solar and sustainable hydro.
This results in our electricity use being carbon neutral, minimising the creation of CO2, and therefore significantly reducing our carbon impact.
ISO 20121 Sustainable Event Management System Certified
The achievement of this International Standard is an extension of Vitafoods pledge to running events that are environmentally and socially responsible. The ISO 20121 Standard focuses on management commitment and leadership, as well as stakeholder engagement for all aspects of sustainability through the whole supply chain. It recognises a continuing dedication to reduce the environmental impact of the event while increasing the positive impact on communities in which the business operates.