IPPE '26 Sets Show Floor Record

The largest annual display of technology, equipment, supplies and services for the poultry, meat and animal food industries saw its biggest show floor yet.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), held January 28 – 30 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, is the world's largest annual display of technology, equipment, supplies and services used in the production, processing and packaging of eggs, meat and poultry. With over 660,000 square feet of exhibit space and 1,300+ exhibitors, it marked the largest show floor in IPPE's history, organizers announced.

Why it matters

IPPE is a critical industry event that showcases the latest innovations and technologies driving efficiency, safety and sustainability across the poultry, meat and animal food supply chains. The record-breaking show floor size reflects the continued growth and evolution of these interconnected industries.

The details

To honor a 15-year collaboration among its three partner organizations – the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, American Feed Industry Association and the Meat Institute – IPPE unveiled a new logo emphasizing the interconnected nature of the poultry, meat and animal food industries. The show featured a wide range of new processing equipment and packaging solutions from leading industry suppliers.

  • The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) was held January 28 – 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • IPPE 2027 is set for January 26-28 in Atlanta.

The players

U.S. Poultry & Egg Association

One of the three partner organizations behind IPPE, representing the poultry industry.

American Feed Industry Association

One of the three partner organizations behind IPPE, representing the animal food industry.

Meat Institute

One of the three partner organizations behind IPPE, representing the meat industry.

Fortifi Food Processing Solutions

A company that had several of its brands represented at IPPE, including Frontmatec and Nothum.

The Grote Company Family of Brands

A company that showcased its holistic solutions through a demo of a pork belly line.

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What’s next

IPPE 2027 is set for January 26-28 in Atlanta.

The takeaway

IPPE continues to be the premier annual event showcasing the latest innovations and technologies driving efficiency, safety and sustainability across the interconnected poultry, meat and animal food industries.