
südback is a professional trade fair for the bakery and confectionery trades, held in Stuttgart and designed to connect artisan baking, confectionery production, retail operation, equipment technology, ingredient supply, and specialist industry services.
The event is structured around six core themes covering raw materials, production and baking technology, shop fittings, merchandise, sales promotion, and services and management, creating a marketplace that combines craftsmanship with operational innovation.
The 2026 edition takes place from October 24 to October 27 at Messe Stuttgart. Current exhibitor materials present an exhibition area of around 65,000 gross square meters, while the official 2024 factsheet records 562 exhibitors, 34,781 visitors, and exhibitor participation from 23 countries.











