Taormina Food Expo

Taormina Food Expo, a showcase of Sicilian taste

Taormina Food Expo is the agri-food fair promoted by CNA Sicilia, bringing the very best of the island's food and wine production to the heart of the Messina province's tourism hub. The event takes place at the Parking Porta Catania, right next to the historic entrance of the village of Taormina, gathering producers, chefs, restaurateurs, industry professionals, and enthusiasts for several days dedicated to local excellence.

An event blending taste, culture, and business

The core philosophy of the exhibition is to portray Sicily not just as a land of flavors, but as a productive system capable of building networks. The program alternates between public-facing events and professional appointments: alongside cooking shows with Sicilian chefs, wine masterclasses, and gourmet tastings, there are conferences and talks dedicated to the relationship between food, culture, and business, sustainable fishing, and the promotion of the Mediterranean as a common good.

An international outlook and the bond with Malta

One of the hallmarks of Taormina Food Expo is its commitment to internationalization. The fair hosts B2B meetings with foreign buyers and operators, designed to boost the export of Sicilian agri-food companies. It has also solidified a partnership with Malta, featuring the participation of the Malta Food Agency alongside Maltese producers and chefs: a "gastronomic twinning" between two Mediterranean islands that CNA Sicilia has identified as the first step in a broader strategy for market expansion.

Taormina and the province of Messina

The choice of Taormina, one of the most famous locations in Eastern Sicily, is no coincidence: the town within the Metropolitan City of Messina guarantees international visibility and a unique landscape, nestled between the Ancient Theatre, Mount Etna, and the Ionian Sea. For the municipality and the entire province, the fair represents a key opportunity to promote the territory and its agri-food identity in harmony with the destination's tourism appeal.

What to expect

• Stands featuring Sicilian producers and agri-food companies
• Cooking shows and wine masterclasses
• Gourmet area with tastings of local specialties
• B2B meetings with international buyers
• Talks and conferences on sustainability, supply chains, and food culture
• Cultural events blending gastronomy, literature, and cinema

The event confirms itself as a benchmark for those looking to discover the food and wine scene of Sicily and for operators seeking new market opportunities.