Levante PROF
The B2B food, beverage, and HoReCa trade fair for Southern Italy
About Levante PROF
Levante PROF, the HoReCa trade show of Southern Italy
Levante PROF is the leading B2B professional trade fair in Southern Italy dedicated to the food & beverage world and the entire HoReCa (Hotellerie, Restaurant, Café) supply chain. The event takes place every March at the Nuova Fiera del Levante in Bari, in the heart of Puglia, and is an unmissable appointment for restaurateurs, pastry chefs, gelato makers, pizza chefs, bakers, bartenders, and hoteliers from across the South.
An entire industry in one exhibition center
Spanning over 20,000 square meters of exhibition space, Levante PROF gathers hundreds of companies and exhibitors showcasing products, raw materials, semi-finished goods, technologies, equipment, and furnishings for the sector. The represented segments cover the entire professional chain: food, baking, pastry, pizza, fresh pasta, gelato, beer, wine, bars, catering, packaging, public establishments, hospitality, and mixology.
Training, competitions, and networking
The true heart of the fair is its rich schedule of side events: cooking shows, masterclasses, technical seminars, professional development courses, thematic conferences, and professional competitions dedicated to chefs, pastry chefs, gelato makers, and pizza chefs. Hundreds of appointments are scheduled over the four days, designed for professional updating and creating opportunities for networking and business between supply and demand.
A showcase for gastronomic excellence
Alongside major distribution companies, Levante PROF provides space for craftsmanship and traditional products, enhancing the bond between innovation and the gastronomic heritage of Puglia and the entire South of Italy. Artisanal gelato, baking, and signature pastry are consistently among the most popular sectors, with competitions attracting masters from all over the country.
In Bari, the Gateway to the East
The choice of Bari and its historic Fiera del Levante—an exhibition district overlooking the city's waterfront—is no coincidence: the Apulian capital has always been a commercial bridge between Italy, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean, providing the ideal context for an event aiming for an increasingly international dimension.
Levante PROF — edition 2026
The tenth edition of Levante PROF, held from March 8 to 11, 2026, celebrated ten years of the HoReCa trade fair for Southern Italy with over 400 companies and 250 exhibitors across more than 20,000 square meters at the Nuova Fiera del Levante in Bari. The inauguration was held on Sunday, March 8, with the event open to professional visitors until Wednesday, March 11.
Among the most anticipated events were the Premio Trofeo PuntoIT, an official stage of the 2026 Italian Gelato Cup, featuring master gelato makers from all over Italy and the awarding of the best artisanal gelato made with extra virgin olive oil, and the eighth edition of the Divina Colomba competition, dedicated to the best artisanal Easter cakes in traditional, chocolate, and savory categories. The program included hundreds of appointments, including cooking shows, masterclasses, competitions, professional training courses, and thematic conferences.
Programme Levante PROF 2026
Event dedicated to the food, baking, pastry, pizza, fresh pasta, gelato, beer, wine, bar, catering, packaging, public establishments, hospitality, and mixology sectors.
- Sunday, March 8: inauguration at 11:00 AM, opening of pavilions.
- March 8-11: hours 10:00 AM-7:00 PM, reserved for industry professionals.
- Premio Trofeo PuntoIT — official stage of the 2026 Italian Gelato Cup.
- Divina Colomba (8th edition) — competition for the best artisanal Easter cakes (traditional, chocolate, savory).
- Hundreds of cooking shows, masterclasses, technical seminars, professional training courses, and conferences.
Highlights Levante PROF 2026
Prices Levante PROF 2026
Practical information — Levante PROF
Location
Nuova Fiera del Levante, Lungomare Starita 4, 70132 Bari (BA), Puglia. The exhibition center is connected to the city center, the port, the airport, and the central station, all reachable in about ten minutes.
How to reach us
By car: take the Bari ring road exits towards Fiera del Levante / San Cataldo. By plane: Bari-Palese Airport, just a few kilometers away. By train: Bari Centrale station, with urban connections to the exhibition center.
Admission
Event reserved for industry professionals. Registration and tickets are available online (Vivaticket) and information can be found on the official website. Opening hours are from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Contacts
Nuova Fiera del Levante Srl — tel. +39 080 5366320 — [email protected] — levanteprofbari.it
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Where does it take place — Levante PROF
Nuova Fiera del Levante
Lungomare Starita 4, 70132 Bari