Berlin’s Green Week Turns 100 With a Global Focus on Food and Sustainability
The International Green Week (IGW) will celebrate its 100th anniversary from January 16 to 25, 2026, at Berlin’s Messe exhibition grounds. This year’s event will serve as a major global platform for food, agriculture, and horticulture, tackling issues like climate protection and sustainable land use. Over 1,600 exhibitors from 50 countries are set to participate, making it one of Germany’s longest-running trade fairs.
The 2026 edition of IGW will host the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture (GFFA), drawing more than 70 agriculture ministers from around the world. Alongside policy discussions, the fair will showcase innovations and products from international exhibitors.
Kazakhstan’s delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Agriculture Asat Sultanov, engaged in talks with German officials and business leaders to explore deeper agricultural cooperation. Several Kazakh companies, already compliant with EU standards, presented their products and attracted significant interest from international buyers. The country’s presence also included a dedicated food stand and restaurant, ETHNOYURT, where visitors sampled traditional Kazakh dishes and a variety of meats. As a symbolic gesture, Kazakhstan’s Ambassador, H.E. Nurlan Onzhanov, gifted 100 bulbs of Kazakh tulips to the event organisers. Tajikistan also sent its own delegation to the fair, further highlighting Central Asia’s growing role in the global agricultural sector.
The 2026 IGW will bring together policymakers, businesses, and innovators to address pressing challenges in food and sustainability. With a century of history behind it, the event continues to expand its reach, fostering partnerships and showcasing solutions from across the world. The participation of countries like Kazakhstan and Tajikistan underscores its importance as a bridge between regions and industries.
