For Immediate Release
International Production & Processing Expo
Tucker, Ga. - January 29, 2026

2026 IPPE Has Successful Show with Largest Trade Show Floor Ever

The 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) has been a trade show with strong crowds, busy exhibitors and great energy evident throughout the expo floor. This year, IPPE is approaching 33,000 registered attendees, more than 663,000 square feet of exhibit space and 1,385-plus exhibitors. It is the largest trade show floor square footage in IPPE’s history.

Sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, American Feed Industry Association and the Meat Institute, IPPE is the world's largest annual poultry, egg, meat and animal food industry event of its kind.

“Despite the weather-related challenges, we are really excited about the efforts attendees and exhibitors made to be at IPPE this week. The large trade show floor and attendee and exhibitor numbers continue to complement IPPE’s comprehensive education sessions, networking opportunities and extensive exhibits showcasing the latest innovative technology, equipment and services for our industries,” remarked IPPE show organizers.

The large trade show floor remains the central attraction. Exhibiting companies are showcasing their new products and services at IPPE, with all phases of the animal food, meat, poultry and egg industries represented, from live production and processing to further processing and packaging.

The comprehensive education program schedule complements the exhibits by informing industry management about the latest issues impacting the industries. The 2026 line-up included more than 80 hours of education sessions, providing information on artificial intelligence, animal agriculture sustainability, food safety, worker safety, animal food industry trends, poultry market trends and more.

Other featured events included the International Poultry Scientific Forum, the Latin American Poultry Summit, Pet Food Conference, Foundations of Listeria monocytogenes Intervention and Control Workshop, TECHTalks program, New Product Showcase and publisher-sponsored programs, all of which have been great contributions to the 2026 IPPE.

The 2027 IPPE dates have been set for Jan. 26-28 in Atlanta, Ga. More information about IPPE is available at www.ippexpo.org.

About IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows - International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).

About AFIA
Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world's largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization's membership is comprised of more than 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry-manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).

About the Meat Institute
The Meat Institute represents the full community of people and companies who make the majority of meat American families rely on every day. The Meat Institute's hands-on regulatory and technical expertise, proactive advocacy, unique convening power, collaboration within and beyond animal agriculture, and sector-leading continuous improvement initiatives drive relationships and resources that ensure meat continues to be a vital, trusted pillar of healthy diets and thriving communities for generations to come. To learn more, visit MeatInstitute.org.

About USPOULTRY
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the All Feather Association progressively serving its poultry and egg members through research, education, communications and technical services. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Georgia.

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