North America’s Only Show Representing the Entire Food & Beverage Production Industry

The Taste of Innovation Continues — EATS Returns in 2027! The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show for the Food & Beverage Industry brings an energy to Chicago, uniting the region’s most influential processors, plant managers, engineers, and innovators for three unforgettable days of discovery, technology, and connection.

Highlights to What Awaits

From live production lines and hands-on automation demos to an exhibit floor packed with industry-leading equipment, tools, and solutions, EATS 2025 showcased the full spectrum of what’s driving the future of food and beverage manufacturing — and beyond.

Equipment, Education, and More

Step inside the future of food and beverage manufacturing. Watch equipment in action across live production lines, from mixing and forming to packaging and quality control. Connect directly with leading suppliers, explore automation and digitalization technologies, and learn from the top minds in the industry through expert-led sessions and trend talks. Innovation starts here — see it, taste it, and take it back to your plant.