EuroShop 2026 takes place in Düsseldorf, Germany, on 22–26 February 2026. The show runs on a three-year cycle and brings together retail technology and in-store infrastructure topics that matter to food and non-food operators and their HVACR partners.
The exhibitor notes below reflect only what companies have publicly announced so far from the provided materials, grouped by the themes that appear in those announcements.
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CO2 and natural refrigerant refrigeration systems
- Arneg Group presents multiple CO2-focused system options for retail. Prisma is a CO2 transcritical system family for mini-markets and small stores, designed for outdoor installation and available in normal and low temperature versions. Booster integrates medium- and low-temperature refrigeration in a single CO2 transcritical system for larger applications such as hypermarkets, distribution centres, and logistics platforms.
- FREOR showcases commercial refrigeration equipment operating on R290 and CO2, positioning these as almost zero-GWP and PFAS-free choices under the global HFC phase-down context. The company highlights Hydroloop, Continuous Cooling, and ENERGY equipment models as technology themes tied to higher energy efficiency and lower operating costs.
- Panasonic Heating and Cooling Solutions shows CO2 condensing units for retail, including CR-series units and larger CO2 solutions in the iCore range. It also presents iCool units for other refrigerants. The portfolio includes an 8 kW (27,300 Btu/h) CO2 condensing unit for retail and supermarkets, with iCore capacities up to 29 kW (99,000 Btu/h) for medium temperature and 15 kW (51,200 Btu/h) for low temperature.
- Frigoblock presents supermarket refrigeration solutions using natural refrigerants. The company lists three product groups: R290 Propane Chiller, CO2 Condensing Unit, and CO2 Central Refrigeration Groups.
- AHT Cooling Systems, together with Daikin group members Tewis, Hubbard, and Zanotti, presents “United Beyond Cold,” focusing on advanced system technology, natural refrigerants, and smart integration for tailored food-retail solutions.
Refrigerated display cabinets and plug-in islands
- Arneg Group shows cabinet and display formats aimed at merchandising and efficiency, including Lipsia 4 (a vertical cabinet designed for effective use of vertical space) and Astana K (a plug-in, negative-temperature glass-door cabinet for frozen foods). The company also lists Salency (a closed semi-vertical display for normal temperature) and the Amburgo range (closed islands and wall cabinets focused on performance, reduced consumption, modularity, and product presentation).
- CCR premieres the visiCUBE Platform, a modular plug-in island family designed to maximise visibility, efficiency, and sales performance across different store formats. The range includes visiCUBE ECO, TOP, OPTI, and PANO variants, positioned for different merchandising and placement scenarios. “visiCUBE empowers European retailers to create more engaging, efficient, and profitable in-store experiences,” — Anton Peter, Director Product Management Cabinets, CCR.
- HAUSER presents REMETA Transformer, a cabinet designed to switch between an open configuration and a closed door solution in a few steps. The open setup supports peak customer flow, while the closed configuration supports lower-traffic and night-time operation to reduce energy use and operating costs.
- HAUSER also presents REPHORA, a space-efficient cabinet concept inspired by the shape of a stackable amphora. It maximises sales space while keeping products visible and accessible, with sliding-door and open variants for narrow aisles and high-traffic areas. REPHORA uses CO2 refrigeration technology and combines glass side panels with transparent doors for small stores, petrol stations, and city-store formats.
Controls, monitoring, and energy management
- CAREL presents its Total Store approach, integrating refrigeration, HVAC, lighting, and energy into one coordinated ecosystem through system integration and centralised data management. The portfolio includes plug-and-play electrical panels, local control systems, software platforms for data acquisition and analytics, and the HEOS Pro ecosystem for plug-in and semi-plug-in units with connectivity and coordinated components. CAREL also offers Site Performance Optimisation services that use AI-enabled remote monitoring and optimisation across large multi-site fleets.
- Danfoss presents integrated heating, cooling, controls, drives, and digital services for food retail. The showcased technologies include ADAP-KOOL controllers, BOCK compressors, heat recovery units, and newer products such as the AK-CC25 case controller, ETS 5T stepper valve, and the VLT Refrigeration Drive FC 103. The Smart Store ADC concept demonstrates live operational data from a working supermarket.
- Epta presents an immersive booth experience supported by digital and multimedia tools to enable dialogue with its experts. The Talking Epta Arena programme features live discussions with retail figures, associations, partners, and customers. Epta also plans a press conference to present its positioning and strategic priorities.
Fans, motors, turbo compressors, and heat exchangers
- ebm-papst presents products for cooling and refrigeration technology, including the iQx EC motor, AxiBlade.Perform fans, and the CompaNamic oil-free turbo compressor. The iQx motor targets supermarket applications and 1:1 replacement, with stated efficiencies up to 68%, service life over 40,000 hours, and noise reduction up to 8 dB(A), and it is designed for natural refrigerants. CompaNamic operates without oil and uses natural refrigerants with low GWP for applications such as supermarket chillers, central air conditioning, and cold rooms.
- LU-VE lists featured products including Vantage FHC and Vantage FHD, plus cold-room-oriented units such as Alfa Optigo FMS and Alfa Optigo PF27MC (designed for safe operation with A3 refrigerants), and Giant S XDHV (tailored for transcritical CO2 applications). The product positioning emphasises efficiency, EC fan motors, compact designs, low noise operation, and maintenance access.
Store climate and indoor air quality
- Panasonic Heating and Cooling Solutions features nanoe X air purification technology and positions it for retail spaces as part of its climate and VRF systems. Panasonic also highlights an R290 (propane) heating and cooling portfolio across heat pumps and chillers, including cascade configurations to reach higher total capacities.
Conclusion
Across the exhibitor announcements covered in this preview, EuroShop 2026 themes cluster around three practical priorities for food retail: CO2 and R290 system choices, merchandising-focused cabinet and island formats, and Total Store-style integration that links refrigeration to wider building and energy performance.
Real-World Case Studies
Below are selected case studies showcasing the effectiveness of commercial refrigeration technologies.
Daikin Europe — EDEKA Lüning (Paderborn, Germany)
A flagship food retail store combining CO2 refrigeration and comfort (heating/cooling) using the Daikin Conveni-Pack, CO2 cold room units and cassettes, and AHT CO2 cabinets, supported by remote monitoring and low sound emissions measures.
AHT Cooling Systems — REWE Lonnerstadt (Germany)
A turnkey SPI (Semi Plug-In) / waterloop concept built on natural refrigerants, with R290 refrigeration, heat recovery, and Daikin Altherma heat pumps (R32), designed for reliability, simple maintenance, and high energy efficiency.
Secop — Vitrifrigo C51i HP Refrigerator (BDN50K)
An application-focused case study showing how the BD Nano compressor supports off-grid RV use, with reported test data on energy consumption (78 Wh/24 h), noise, and cooling speed/stability under high ambient conditions (~40°C).
Want to explore all these case studies in detail?
They are featured in the special edition of Refrigeration industry Magazine 2026 / Issue 1.
