EATS 2025 – the Equipment, Automation, and Technology Show for Food & Beverage – is where industry leaders, innovators, and professionals come together to explore cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of food and beverage processing. Reimagined to meet the industry’s evolving needs, EATS is North America’s only event dedicated entirely to the food and beverage sector. Unlike broader manufacturing events, EATS delivers solutions designed to optimize production for all of food and beverage.

Discover Innovative Solutions Across Eight Key Sectors

EATS 2025 will feature more than 350 leading exhibitors offering the latest equipment, automation, and technology solutions. Attendees can explore solutions across eight critical sectors:

- Bakery

- Beverage

- Cannabis

- Dairy

- Pet Foods

- Prepared Foods

- Proteins

- Confectionery

Whether you’re looking to optimize production, reduce costs, or enhance quality, EATS connects you with the tools and technologies to elevate your business.

New and Returning Show Floor Highlights

Attendees can experience returning favorites like the live Production Lines, where end-to-end manufacturing processes come to life. In 2025, these demonstrations will include:

- Sliced Pepperoni Production – A full journey from raw ingredients to packaged product

- Baked Blueberry Danish – A behind-the-scenes look at industrial baking and automation

- Fresh Pet Food Manufacturing – Innovations in premium pet food production

EATS Kitchen offers a new exciting experience where live cooking demos showcase how recipes transform into finished, packaged products. Industry-renowned chefs will demonstrate advanced processes, precision techniques, and cutting-edge technologies that bridge the gap between culinary creativity and large-scale production.

EATS 2025 will deliver a packed schedule of expert-led conferences, up-close workshops, and sector-specific sessions through Food for Thought and Sector Stages. Attendees can explore topics such as:

· AI in Food Manufacturing: Driving efficiency and safety

· Sustainable Packaging Innovations: Reducing waste and costs

· Automation in Protein Processing: Enhancing quality and output

· Plant-Based Proteins: Meeting consumer demand

These sessions offer actionable insights, practical takeaways, and strategies to keep your business competitive. You can view the full education schedule here.

Global Partnerships for Greater Impact

EATS 2025 benefits from strategic partnerships with industry leaders like drinktec and IFFA. drinktec enhances the Beverage Sector, delivering access to cutting-edge solutions in liquid food processing, while IFFA brings world-class expertise in meat and protein processing, strengthening EATS’s global reach and influence.

Networking and Industry Connections

EATS attracts a highly qualified audience of CEOs, plant managers, engineers, R&D specialists, and product development managers who come to discover the latest solutions, optimize their operations, and stay ahead of industry trends. Whether scouting for new equipment, connecting with peers, or attending educational sessions, attendees leave EATS with actionable insights and valuable industry connections.

Register Today!

Registration for EATS 2025 is officially open. Join us October 28-30, 2025, at McCormick Place in Chicago and witness the future of food and beverage processing!

Early bird pricing is available until May 31st, secure your spot today