2022 Exhibitor Brochure
Connect with Global F&B Manufacturers at Fi Europe Fi Europe is the undisputed global meeting place for F&B ingredients innovation and relationship building. Whether you need to generate quality leads, launch new products, share your expertise or connect with a global audience, Fi Europe is the place to do it.
NEW VENUE
28 Nov - 8 Dec 2022 From Anywhere
6 Dec - 8 Dec 2022 Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, France
MAKING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS POSSIBLE – ON A GLOBAL SCALE The F&B industry has evolved and we are evolving with it, but one important thing remains the same: our core mission. Fi Europe continues to be a place where F&B industry professionals can come together to form long-term, profitable business partnerships. Now, with our Online & In-Person platform, this is not only easier than ever before, it can happen on a global scale. Join Fi Europe 2022 In-Person & Online OR Online only this year to connect with thousands of F&B professionals from around the world.
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THE F&B MARKET IS BUZZING MORE THAN EVER
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON CONSUMER TRENDS A third of people (34%) says a healthy diet will matter more post-pandemic.*
FRENCH PLANTBASED ORGANIC MARKET
PLANT BASED MARKET IN EUROPE
In 2020, sales of plant-based organic food in France were valued at almost US$160 millions. and it is expected to reach US$ 288 million by 2026. **
From 2018 to 2020, European plant-based sales grew 49%. Categories like alternatives to cheese and fish had grown at triple-digit rates.***
Get a taste of Fi Europe
* Source: European Institute of Innovation and Technology Data collection was conducted in 10 European countries (Space, Sweden, Germany, UK, Poland, Italy, France, Greece, Finland, Romania). **Source: Statista Market Report: Plant-based food market size in France from 2019 to 2026. ***Source: Report published by the EU-funded Smart Protein.
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VISITOR OVERVIEW
20,000+ expected attendees
TOP 5 COUNTRIES* 71% of visitors have purchasing power
29% of visitors have a budget over €500k
173 Countries represented
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France 19% Netherlands 10% Germany 9% United Kingdom 6% Italy 5% Rest of Europe 34% Rest of World 17%
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TOP JOB FUNCTIONS* 17% Sales
13% Procurement/Purchasing
13% General Management 12% Research & Development 11% Product Development
VISITORS SAMPLE Danone Global Buyer Ingredients Unilever R&D Development Manager Ferrero Purchasing Manager Herbalife EMEA Purchasing Manager Nestlé Category Lead Buyer
“It’s difficult sometimes when you’re trying to source a new ingredient - yes, you can do a Google search to find the data, but you don’t get that full insight about what each supplier is doing. So, this show really brings it all together under one roof” Suzanne Salt, Procurement Manager, Symingtons Ltd.
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WHY EXHIBIT AT Fi EUROPE? Fi Europe brings global ingredient traders, importers and F&B companies looking for new ideas, suppliers and solutions. If you are a supplier of F&B ingredients or services, this is an event you can’t miss.
1,300+ expected exhibitors
TOP VISITORS’ REASONS TO ATTEND:* Meet existing contacts/ partners/ suppliers
Learn about the latest market trends
75k sqm total exhibition space
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Attend sales presentations by suppliers & strengthen those relationships.
Source ingredients
Gain knowledge on specific industry & business challenges
CREATING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS IS AT THE CORE OF Fi EUROPE Top 15 ingredients of interest to
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Fi Europe attendees:*
1. Proteins 2. Fruit & Vegetables Products 3. Flavours and Spices 4. Stabilizers and Thickeners, Binders, Texturizers 5. Cocoa & chocolate 6. Oils & Fats 7. Anti-caking agents 8. Nutrients 9. Herbs 10. Sweeteners 11. Colours 12. Aromas 13. Nut & Seed Products 14. Cereal / Grain Products 15. Algae VIEW FULL EXHIBITOR LIST
We have been exhibiting our innovative ingredient portfolio at Fi Europe for more than 20 years, and we will definitely be back again. 2019 was another very successful fair for us. It was a great opportunity to meet with customers old and new to discuss global key trends such as clean label, protein enrichment, sugar reduction and plantbased ingredients and the solutions we have to support them. Rüdiger Schock Director, Innovation Acceleration EMEA, Ingredion fieurope.com
DECIDE ON THE RIGHT FORMULA FOR YOU We know that every business has different needs. At Fi Europe, you can personalise the event to suit your objectives, budget and location. Your first step? Choose whether you want to exhibit In-Person & Online or Online Only.
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ONLINE & IN-PERSON
Leave no stone unturned. Get your brand noticed by the widest possible audience, offer unique sensory experiences and nurture more meaningful business relationships as an Online & In-Person exhibitor. Get in contact now to talk stand options and next steps.
ONLINE ONLY
Unable to travel? Connect to a global audience of thousands of F&B professionals, expand your business into new markets and present yourself as a Thought Leader with our Online only option. Get in contact now to discuss your package options.
Need help Get in contact to find out what this year and to receive GET IN
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DEFINE YOUR ONLINE PACKAGE All our exhibitors get access to the Fi Europe Online platform.
If you’re exhibiting In-Person, your online event package will depend on the size of your in-person booth at Fi Europe (package upgrades are of course possible).
As an Online only participant, you can choose from 4 different online packages: ENTRY, BASIC, PRO & PREMIUM.
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3 ADD YOUR EXTRAS! Whether you exhibit Online or In-Person, you can boost your brand’s visibility and increase your ROI prior to and during the event. Use our trackable tools to make your brand stand out among hundreds of other exhibitors and to spend time on what really matters during the event.
options best suit your business a personalised offer. CONTACT fieurope.com
NEW VENUE
EXHIBIT IN-PARIS!
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
We are relocating to a new venue in the heart of Paris, well connected to public transport and easy to access by taxi! This year, you can enjoy a fully renovated venue within walking distance to many hotels, restaurants and bars, making it easier to network after the event.
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5 EASY STEPS
TO OPTIMIZE YOUR IN-PARIS EXPERIENCE:
1. Choose the right zone for your business profile ● Health ingredients ● Food ingredients ● Natural ingredients ● New Exhibitor Zone ● Free-From ● Organic zone ● Plant Based ● Expo FoodTec 2. Set your budget 3. Determine the size of your stand 4. Define your ideal booth location 5. Select your stand package Need help?
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The in-person event will be organised in accordance with Informa’s AllSecure health and safety standards and local regulations applicable at the time.
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ONLINE PACKAGES 2022 Each exhibitor is unique and operates differently so instead of a general price tag, we offer tailor-made packages and prices to suit your objectives!
Fi Europe In-person booth size The online event package you receive is dependant on the size of your in-person booth at Fi Europe. Package upgrades are possible. Company profile incl. description, logo, social media links, contact details Company profile - visual header Company content (images, documents, URLs) Company analytics dashboard Listing on event exhibitor list Inclusion on mobile app for event Networking/Access to recommended attendees/AI driven matchmaking Attendees can save and export favourite products Unlimited 1-1 scheduled online video meetings during the event Export leads from meetings + contacts incl. contact details Product categories tagging Number of products displayed in product list Ability to search attendees Instant chat and video calls with contacts pre, during and post event View and contact online visitors of your company profile Pop-up on company profile page Additional company video on profile page Customise background for company profile Fi Europe In-person Event Deliverables Inclusion on interactive floorplan Mobile App integrated lead retrieval + QR codes. Ability to arrange meetings during in-person event through online platform Ingredients Network Profile Listing on the Ingredients Network directory
PRICE: Online & In-Person Event Exhibitors PRICE: Online Event Exhibitors
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€1,600 €3,450
€2,450 €4,950
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€7,950 €13,450
Interested in finding out more? Contact us to enquire about your options and for a demo of the platform GET IN TOUCH
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PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: STAND OUT AND BE SEEN Want more? We’ve got plenty of ways to help you boost your brand’s visibility and increase your ROI this year. Use our trackable tools to get your brand noticed among hundreds of other exhibitors and to spend time on what really matters during the event.
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Average number of leads received by Conference sponsors*
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Companies that partnered with us:
* Based on data and visitor survey from Fi Europe co-located with Hi Europe 2021 ** Based on Fi Europe Connect 2020 ***Based on Swapcard survey 14 | 2022 Exhibitor Brochure
ITEMS ARE LIMITED IN NUMBER! Get in contact today to discuss your promotional opportunities
In-Person Promotional Opportunities
View the In-Person Promotional Opportunities
Do you want to drive more traffic to your booth? Showcase new products? Offer a sensory experience? Choose from our wide range of options.
Online Promotional Opportunities Reach a global network of attendees with our highly effective online promotional tools; specifically designed to boost your visibility, generate leads and promote your products with measurable results
View the Online Promotional Opportunities
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ENJOY THE MANY BENEFITS OF Fi EUROPE Fi Europe’s Online & In-Person format has been designed to meet the needs of ALL exhibitors. T he Online platform allows exhibitors to connect with a global network of F&B professionals, regardless of their company’s travel policy. And for those exhibitors able to attend In-Person, these benefits are further maximized thanks to the opportunities offered by Face2Face networking.
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REACH A WIDER, GLOBAL AUDIENCE
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Connect online with a truly global audience, reaching attendees who are unable to travel. (60% of Fi Europe online 2020 were new to Fi Europe!)
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Network with the most relevant buyers for your brand using our super simple filter and search functions
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
WARM UP NEW CONNECTIONS
Nurture your connections online before taking the business relationship further at the in-person event
FIND YOUR BUYERS EASILY
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Explore our new range of trackable online opportunities to promote your brand & products and share your content
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Don’t miss another opportunity! Follow interacts with you online or onsite.
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SEAL THE DEAL
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BE WHERE YOUR COMPETITORS ARE
Give your prospects live product demos, a taste of your products and win them over with a unique sensory experience
CREATE LASTING RELATIONSHIPS
Network face2face to strengthen existing relationships and establish new ones
You have worked hard to build a network prior to the event. Use the in-person event to successfully finalise those business deals
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It’s all about being there! Showcase your products alongside other market players everyone from industry giants to new startups
YOUR PROFITS
w-up with every single attendee that Our lead tracking tools make it easy
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READY TO TALK BUSINESS?
Get in contact today to discuss the best type of package to grow your business, the optimal location for your stand and what you can do to guarantee the best ROI.
Tatiana Rozema Head of Business Development tatiana.rozema@informa.com +31 (0) 6 46 04 19 74
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