From 24–27 March 2015, representatives from all aspects of the food production industry will be converging on the Cologne Exhibition Centre for Anuga FoodTec 2015. We take the opportunity to look at what makes this world-leading trade show such an unmissable event for manufacturers, buyers and suppliers alike.
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nuga FoodTec is generally recognised to be one of the leading global trade shows for the food and beverage industry. It is unique in being the only trade fair in the world to cover every single aspect of food production, from machines and systems to analytics and services. In addition, for the first time, there will be an emphasis on presenting ingredients and packaging materials alongside the traditional exhibition focus points. To give some idea of the sheer scale of this event: it has attracted some 1289 exhibitors from 41 countries, and 42,986 visitors from 130 countries. This includes representatives from all top 10 food & beverage companies. The exhibition space itself covers an astonishing 127,000 square metres.
Key sectors From machines and packaging materials to food production, ingredients, analytics and services, Anuga FoodTec really does unite 26 Industry Europe
the entire process chain under one roof. These are divided into four key sections: Food Processing; Food Packaging; Food Safety and Services & Solutions. Within these for main areas there will be representation from companies of all sizes in the following key sub-sections: • Process Technology • Filling and Packaging Technology • Packing Materials, packaging and packaging aids • Automation, data processing, controlling and regulation technology • Food safety and quality management • Operating materials, environmental technology and biotechnology • Refrigeration and air-conditioning technology • Conveying, transport and storage installation • Ingredients and auxiliary materials • Components, assemblies, surface technology and accessories • Service firms, organisations and publishers
Unique opportunity For exhibitors, Anuga FoodTec offers the opportunity to expand their international business network. Nowhere else will they have the chance to meet such a large number of key decision makers – management, production directors, quality managers and marketing directors – from all areas of the global food processing industry. Added to this is guaranteed media exposure: 531 journalists were accredited for the last edition of the show, resulting in 2500 articles in the trade press. Anuga FoodTec also attracts more than 42,000 visitors, and with good reason. With just one visit they can get an overview of the latest developments across the entire spectrum of food and drinks manufacturing. Here they can meet representatives from such globally renowned companies as GEA, Siemens, Bosch, Rockwell, Exxon, Thermo Fischer, Ecolab, Krones. Alfa Laval and many more besides.
