The CRETA FOOD & DRINK EXPO 2026 was successfully concluded, having taken place from March 20 to 22 at the Crete International Exhibition Center in Gournes, Heraklion. With increased participation from exhibitors and professionals, EXPO highlighted the trends and collaborations shaping the future of Cretan gastronomy.
OBI was represented by Ms. Ioanna Papadaki, an employee of the Organisation’s Regional Office in Crete, and Mr. Georgios Kefalogiannis, a staff member of OBI’s Trademarks Service. From a specially designed stand, they had the opportunity to inform visitors about the services offered by OBI, with particular emphasis on the protection of brand identity as well as the innovative industrial design of products distributed in Greece and abroad.
The exhibition is the largest gathering of Food & Beverage professionals in Southeastern Europe and remains a key meeting point in the fields of catering and tourism. This year’s event marked a new era for the exhibition, which has now become a stable reference point for professionals in the catering and tourism sectors of Crete.





