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    Dates

    3 Nov 2026

    City / country

    Luzern, Switzerland

    Venue

    Messe Luzern

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    Event overview

    Overview

    Brennpunkt Nahrung is the leading national platform for trends and perspectives in the Swiss agriculture and food industry, focusing on value creation through processing, differentiation, strong brands, and cooperation along the value chain.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates and Venue: Brennpunkt Nahrung is scheduled for November 3, 2026, at Messe Luzern, Switzerland.
    2. 2Scale and Focus: The conference addresses value creation in the agriculture and food industry, featuring over 300 decision-makers.
    3. 3Organiser: The event is organised by Messe Luzern and Förderkreis Brennpunkt Nahrung.
    4. 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include SMEs, retailers, brand manufacturers, and researchers in the food sector.
    5. 5Entry: Registration is now open for the conference, with tickets available online.

    Why visit

    Attendees will gain insights into industry trends, network with key decision-makers, and explore innovative solutions to enhance value creation in the agriculture and food sectors. Dates and Venue: Brennpunkt Nahrung is scheduled for November 3, 2026, at Messe Luzern, Switzerland. Buyer Authority: Attendees include SMEs, retailers, brand manufacturers, and researchers in the food sector.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their innovations, connect with potential partners, and enhance their visibility among industry leaders and decision-makers. Buyer Authority: Attendees include SMEs, retailers, brand manufacturers, and researchers in the food sector. Brennpunkt Nahrung plays a crucial role in fostering dialogue and knowledge exchange among stakeholders in the agriculture and food sectors, addressing current challenges and innovations.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Agricultural producers and suppliers
    Food industry executives and decision-makers
    Retail buyers and procurement specialists
    Researchers and academics in food science
    Policy makers and government representatives
    Sustainability advocates and NGOs

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Food and beverage manufacturers and processors
    Agri-food start-ups presenting in the Start-up Innovation Corner
    Agricultural technology and precision-farming providers
    Retail groups and private-label (Eigenmarken) food suppliers
    Sustainable packaging and circular-economy suppliers
    Food safety, quality assurance and certification bodies
    Research institutes and agricultural science teams
    Industry associations, policy bodies and trade media along the Swiss agro-food value chain

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Innovative food processing technologies
    Sustainable agricultural practices
    Organic and bio food products
    Food safety and quality solutions
    Plant-based food alternatives
    Agri-tech solutions for efficiency

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

    Messe Luzern

    Luzern, Switzerland

    Parking: Parking is available at the venue, but rates should be confirmed on the official site.

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Event days & opening times

    DayOpening hours
    Event daysOfficial show dates November 3, 2026
    Event daysconfirm daily opening hours on the organiser registration page
    • Regular Conference

      CHF 480.00
    • Reduced Conference

      Reduced price for members of Förderkreis Brennpunkt Nahrung.

      CHF 420.00
    • Breakfast Session

      CHF 150.00
    • Reduced Breakfast Session

      Reduced price for members of Förderkreis Brennpunkt Nahrung.

      CHF 100.00
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    Ticket info

    Ticket notes

    Registration is handled online at brennpunkt-nahrung.ch/de/ticket. Conference tickets are CHF 480 regular and CHF 420 reduced for Förderkreis Brennpunkt Nahrung members; the breakfast session is CHF 150 regular or CHF 100 reduced. Confirm badge collection times with the organiser before travelling to Messe Luzern.

    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    Messe Luzern

    Förderkreis Brennpunkt Nahrung

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Visitors

    300

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    Brennpunkt Nahrung is the leading national platform for trends and perspectives in the Swiss agriculture and food industry, focusing on value creation through processing, differentiation, strong brands, and cooperation along the value chain. Brennpunkt Nahrung plays a crucial role in fostering dialogue and knowledge exchange among stakeholders in the agriculture and food sectors, addressing current challenges and innovations. Brennpunkt Nahrung takes place on November 3, 2026, at Messe Luzern, Switzerland,.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Agricultural producers and suppliers, Food industry executives and decision-makers, Retail buyers and procurement specialists, Researchers and academics in food science. Dates and Venue: Brennpunkt Nahrung is scheduled for November 3, 2026, at Messe Luzern, Switzerland. Scale and Focus: The conference addresses value creation in the agriculture and food industry, featuring over 300 decision-makers. Organiser: The event is organised by Messe Luzern and Förderkreis Brennpunkt Nahrung.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their innovations, connect with potential partners, and enhance their visibility among industry leaders and decision-makers. Buyer Authority: Attendees include SMEs, retailers, brand manufacturers, and researchers in the food sector. Brennpunkt Nahrung plays a crucial role in fostering dialogue and knowledge exchange among stakeholders in the agriculture and food sectors, addressing current challenges and innovations. Exhibitor categories include Food processing.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Central Switzerland (Zentralschweiz), with Luzern as the host city and a catchment that reaches the Swiss-German agro-food corridor — Zurich, Basel, Bern and Zug — plus cross-border DACH buyers from Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein.

    Why it matters

    Attending Brennpunkt Nahrung on 2026-11-03 to 2026-11-03 in Luzern lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Skilled Labour Shortage in Swiss Agro-Food

    A structural shortage of qualified staff across farming, food processing and retail that shapes hiring, training and automation plans.

    02

    Sustainable Food Systems and Value Creation

    Pressure to raise value creation while cutting environmental impact across the Swiss farm-to-shelf chain.

    03

    Precision Agriculture and Yield Forecasting

    Use of sensors, data and analytics to forecast yields and optimise inputs on Swiss farms.

    04

    Private Label and Swiss Quality Positioning

    Retailer own brands and regional sourcing used to reinforce Swiss quality and local value creation.

    05

    Digital Buyer Journeys and Conference Networking

    Professionals research agendas, speakers and exhibitors online before arriving with pre-set meeting goals.

    Swiss and European food industry circuit

    Book Luzern hotels and confirm meetings 8–12 weeks before opening day; the closest peer shows cluster in autumn (October–November), which tightens room availability in Switzerland.

    Buyers and suppliers active in food processing, retail and food service use Brennpunkt Nahrung for Swiss market intelligence, then extend the same calendar year into larger European fairs to compare products, pricing and service coverage across markets.

    Pre-show (8–12 weeks out)

    Confirm conference registration, fix meetings with Swiss processors and retailers, and reserve Luzern or Kriens accommodation for 2–3 November.

    Show day (3 November 2026)

    Breakfast Session introductions, plenary and panel attendance, Start-up Innovation Corner walk-through, and supplier negotiations over lunch and the closing aperitif.

    Peer events are established sector fairs in the same food-industry calendar; confirm each edition's dates on the organiser website before booking travel.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · CHF

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    ZRH

    Zurich Airport

    Primary intercontinental gateway for Luzern. Direct SBB trains run from the airport station to Luzern roughly every 30 minutes with a change at Zürich HB, taking about 1 h 05–1 h 15 to Luzern HB, then S-Bahn or taxi to Messe Luzern.

    ~65 km

    to venue

    50–60 min off-peak by car

    by car

    BSL

    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg

    Good alternative for northern Switzerland and Alsace routes; trains connect Basel SBB to Luzern in about 1 h 45, with a bus link from the airport to Basel SBB station.

    ~100 km

    to venue

    1 h 15–1 h 30 by car

    by car

    BRN

    Bern Airport

    Small regional airport with limited scheduled services; useful mainly for private and business aviation, with road transfer via the A6/A2 to Luzern.

    ~110 km

    to venue

    1 h 20–1 h 35 by car

    by car

    MXP

    Milan Malpensa Airport

    Long-haul option for southern Europe routings; cross-border trains via Lugano and the Gotthard base tunnel link Milan to Luzern in roughly 3 h 30–4 h.

    ~250 km

    to venue

    3 h–3 h 30 by car

    by car

    Hotel tiers

    A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

    midscale
    Kriens / Allmend, walkable to Messe Luzern

    Not yet confirmed

    midscale
    Kriens, close to the exhibition grounds

    Not yet confirmed

    economy
    Kriens, on the S-Bahn line to Allmend/Messe

    Not yet confirmed

    budget
    Luzern city centre, near the main station

    Not yet confirmed

    budget
    Luzern, lakeside residential district

    Not yet confirmed

    midscale
    Luzern Old Town, riverside

    Not yet confirmed

    premium
    Luzern lakefront, near the main station

    Not yet confirmed

    premium
    Luzern lakefront promenade

    Not yet confirmed

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    S-Bahn (suburban rail)

    Estimated costFrom CHF 2 per single ride
    Best forLuzern main station to Allmend/Messe

    Departures at xx.12, xx.27, xx.42 and xx.57; the ride to the Allmend/Messe stop takes about 2 minutes and arrives directly at Messe Luzern.

    Taxi or ride-hail

    Estimated costApproximately CHF 15-25 per trip (estimate)
    Best forLuzern city centre to Messe Luzern (Horwerstrasse 87, 6005 Luzern)

    A short drive of roughly 10-15 minutes depending on traffic; useful for arrivals with luggage.

    Car and parking

    Estimated costCHF 10 per day (P1)
    Best forMesse Luzern Allmend car parks

    Parking Allmend Messe offers around 1,000 spaces; driving onto the fairground itself is not permitted during events.

    Bus charter

    Estimated costCHF 100 voucher
    Best forLucerne city-centre bus stops

    Buses can access city-centre stops only with a voucher booked online in advance, which includes passenger boarding and 24-hour parking.

    taxi

    Estimated costCHF 45–90 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forZurich Airport (ZRH) to Messe Luzern

    50–60 min off-peak by car; Primary intercontinental gateway for Luzern. Direct SBB trains run from the airport station to Luzern roughly every 30 minutes with a change at Zürich HB, taking about 1 h 05–1 h 15 to Luzern HB, then S-Bahn or taxi to Messe Luzern.

    taxi

    Estimated costCHF 45–90 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL) to Messe Luzern

    1 h 15–1 h 30 by car; Good alternative for northern Switzerland and Alsace routes; trains connect Basel SBB to Luzern in about 1 h 45, with a bus link from the airport to Basel SBB station.

    taxi

    Estimated costCHF 45–90 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forBern Airport (BRN) to Messe Luzern

    1 h 20–1 h 35 by car; Small regional airport with limited scheduled services; useful mainly for private and business aviation, with road transfer via the A6/A2 to Luzern.

    taxi

    Estimated costCHF 45–90 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forMilan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Messe Luzern

    3 h–3 h 30 by car; Long-haul option for southern Europe routings; cross-border trains via Lugano and the Gotthard base tunnel link Milan to Luzern in roughly 3 h 30–4 h.

    Plan your trip

    Visa & entry documents

    Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

    Visa not required
    ATA Carnet: check with organiser
    TypeWho needs itFeeProcessing
    Schengen Visa (type C)Non-EU/EEA nationals not exempt from Schengen short-stay rules who travel to Switzerland for business or a conference.Not yet confirmedApply in advance at a Swiss representation; biometrics (finger scans and photo) may be required.
    National Visa (type D)Travellers staying in Switzerland longer than 90 days or for purposes outside short-stay Schengen rules.Not yet confirmedApply through the relevant Swiss representation before travel.

    Weather

    November in Luzern is cool and damp: daytime highs around 8°C (46°F) and nights near 2°C (36°F), with roughly 77-135 mm of rain across about 10-15 days. Pack warm layers and a waterproof jacket for the 3 November 2026 conference.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Switzerland.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Tipping and payment

    Service and VAT are already included in Swiss restaurant and taxi bills. Round up to the nearest franc or add 5–10% for good service, and state the final amount you want to pay when handing over a card. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, but carrying some CHF cash helps for small kiosks and cloakroom fees.

    Business etiquette

    Swiss business culture is punctual and understated: arrive a few minutes early, greet with a firm handshake and use titles plus surnames until invited otherwise. Presentations are expected to be concise and evidence-based, and small talk stays brief before the agenda begins. Business casual to business formal is standard at Luzern agro-food events.

    Language, hours and local norms

    German (Swiss German dialect) is the working language in Luzern, with English widely used in business settings. Shops close on Sundays and often early on Saturday afternoons, so plan errands around the conference day. Public transport runs to the minute and tickets must be validated before boarding.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: ZRH

    Compare flights to the nearest international gateway serving Luzern; confirm ground transport on the organiser site.

    Visa

    EU/EEA citizens can usually enter freely. Other nationals may need a Schengen visa (Schengen Visa (type C), National Visa (type D)) for short business visits. Confirm requirements on the official migration site.

    Estimated cost: Varies by visa type and nationality (check official site).

    Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

    Official

    Hotels

    Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

    Check-in (recommended)

    2026-11-02

    Check-out (recommended)

    2026-11-04

    Areas to stay

    Kriens / Allmend, walkable to Messe Luzern · Kriens, close to the exhibition grounds · Kriens, on the S-Bahn line to Allmend/Messe · Luzern Old Town, riverside · Luzern city centre, near the main station

    midscale

    CHF 150-220/night

    midscale

    CHF 165-240/night

    economy

    CHF 125-190/night

    budget

    CHF 95-140/night

    budget

    CHF 60-110/night

    midscale

    CHF 150-210/night

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Zurich Airport (ZRH): 50–60 min off-peak by car; EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL): 1 h 15–1 h 30 by car; Bern Airport (BRN): 1 h 20–1 h 35 by car; Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP): 3 h–3 h 30 by car. Allow road or rail time to Messe Luzern; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Messe Luzern: Kriens / Allmend, walkable to Messe Luzern: Hotel Spatz Luzern; Kriens, close to the exhibition grounds: Holiday Inn Express Luzern – Kriens; Kriens, on the S-Bahn line to Allmend/Messe: Ibis Lucerne Kriens.

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Luzern; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: S-Bahn trains run from Luzern main station to the Allmend/Messe stop roughly every 15 minutes (departures at xx.12, xx.27, xx.42 and xx.57) and reach Messe Luzern in about 2 minutes. Single rides start from around CHF 2, and the city centre is walkable and well served by rail and bus.

    Parking: On-site parking is available at Messe Luzern; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: November 2026

    Temperature: Daytime highs around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows near 2°C (36°F) in early November; temperatures fall further toward the end of the month.

    Seasonality: November is one of Luzern's wetter months, with roughly 77-135 mm of rain over about 10-15 days. Expect overcast, cool and damp conditions, so plan indoor transfers and rain cover.

    Packing: Pack warm layers, a waterproof jacket and an umbrella for cool, damp November days in Luzern. Bring a Type J plug adaptor for Swiss sockets and consider a local prepaid SIM or travel eSIM for mobile data.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: Tuesday 3 November 2026 — attend the full day

    Brennpunkt Nahrung is a single-day event, so every part of the value sits on 3 November 2026: the Breakfast Session from 07:45, the main morning conference block, the networking lunch with the Start-up Innovation Corner, and the afternoon sessions closing with an aperitif. Arrive in Luzern the evening before for an early start, and book the night of 3 November for follow-up meetings on 4 November.

    1

    Check passport validity (6+ months) and confirm whether you need a Schengen short-stay visa for Switzerland. — Entry rules depend on nationality; review the official Swiss visa pages at eda.admin.ch before booking.

    2

    Book flights into Zurich (ZRH) and plan onward SBB rail to Luzern. — Luzern main station is the main rail hub into the city and connects to the Allmend/Messe venue stop.

    3

    Reserve a hotel in Kriens or central Luzern. — Hotel Spatz Luzern (710 m) and Holiday Inn Express Luzern - Kriens (870 m) are closest to Messe Luzern.

    4

    Register online for Brennpunkt Nahrung. — Tickets via brennpunkt-nahrung.ch/de/ticket: CHF 480 regular, CHF 420 reduced for Förderkreis members.

    5

    Review the conference programme and session list. — The 2025 edition focused on skilled labour shortage (Fachkräftemangel); check the 2026 agenda when published.

    6

    Add the breakfast session if you want early networking. — Breakfast session tickets are CHF 150 regular and CHF 100 reduced for members.

    7

    Plan arrival at Messe Luzern, Horwerstrasse 87, 6005 Luzern. — S-Bahn from Luzern station to Allmend/Messe takes about 2 minutes, with departures at xx.12, xx.27, xx.42 and xx.57.

    8

    Decide on parking or public transport for show day. — Parking Allmend Messe has around 1,000 spaces; the P1 day fee is CHF 10. Driving onto the fairground is not permitted during events.

    9

    Prepare clothes for cool, damp November weather in Luzern. — Expect highs around 8°C, lows near 2°C and frequent rain - pack warm layers and a waterproof jacket.

    10

    Pack a Type J power adaptor and arrange mobile data. — Swiss sockets need a Type J adaptor; a local prepaid SIM or travel eSIM covers data between venues.

    11

    Save your registration confirmation and prepare networking materials. — Bring a digital business card or printed summary for conversations with around 300 attendees.

    12

    Confirm the day-of schedule and badge collection details with the organiser. — Arrive early on 3 November 2026 for orientation at Messe Luzern.

    Side trips

    3

    Zurich

     

     

     

    Bern

     

     

     

    Mount Rigi (Vitznau)

     

     

     

    Networking spots

    3

    Breakfast Session area, Messe Luzern foyer

     

     

     

    Start-up Innovation Corner

     

     

     

    Closing aperitif and Luzern Old Town

     

     

     

    Budget

    Costs & budget

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    • Per diem × 2CHF 150.00
    Estimated totalCHF 150.00

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    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

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    visitor · Regular Conference

    CHF 480 / per person

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    visitor · Reduced Conference

    CHF 420 / per person

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    visitor · Breakfast Session

    CHF 150 / per person

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    visitor · Reduced Breakfast Session

    CHF 100 / per person

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    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

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    QUESTION 1 OF 6

    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Swiss and European agro-food managers, processors, retail buyers and policy makers who want one day of trend briefings, expert sessions and high-level networking across the value chain.

    Min. budget

    $850.00

    Timeline

    3-5 weeks to secure a visa (if required), the CHF 480 conference ticket and a hotel in Kriens or central Luzern.

    Risks

    November hotel demand in Luzern can tighten closer to the date.

    Schengen visa processing needs lead time for non-exempt nationalities.

    exhibit

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Agro-food start-ups, technology providers and consultancies seeking visibility with around 300 decision-makers, for example through the Start-up Innovation Corner or a partnership package.

    Min. budget

    $3,600.00

    Timeline

    6-10 weeks to confirm a start-up or partner package, prepare materials and book staff travel and rooms.

    Risks

    Start-up Innovation Corner places are limited; apply early.

    Travel and hotel costs rise as the 3 November date approaches.

    skip

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Suppliers with no Swiss agro-food sales focus or teams unable to travel to Luzern on 3 November 2026.

    Min. budget

    Not yet confirmed

    Timeline

    Not applicable; revisit if the Swiss market becomes a priority.

    Risks

    Missing direct introductions to Swiss agro-food buyers and decision-makers.

    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    Glossary

    1
    Agro-Food
    The sector encompassing agriculture and food production, processing, and distribution.
    2
    Value Creation
    The process of enhancing the worth of products or services through various means, central to Brennpunkt Nahrung session themes.
    3
    Sustainability
    Practices that meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
    4
    Innovation
    The introduction of new ideas, products, or methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
    5
    Networking
    The act of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts.
    6
    Start-up
    A newly established business, often in the early stages of development; selected agro-food start-ups present at the Start-up Innovation Corner.
    7
    Fachkräftemangel
    German term for skilled labour shortage, the theme of the 2025 conference and a persistent challenge for the Swiss agro-food sector.
    8
    Schengen Visa (type C)
    Short-stay visa allowing entry and a stay of up to 90 days within any 180-day period in the Schengen area, which includes Switzerland.
    9
    Private Label (Eigenmarke)
    Retailer-owned brands used by Swiss supermarkets to promote local quality and value creation.
    10
    Precision Agriculture
    Farm management using sensors, data and analytics to optimise yields, inputs and forecasting.

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