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SIGEP World 2025: The Premiere Foodservice Expo

From January 18 to 22, 2025, the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy will host the highly anticipated SIGEP World, an event pivotal for professionals in the foodservice sector. Boasting an expansive 138,000 square meters of exhibition space and featuring 1,300 brands from 33 countries, SIGEP is set to shine a spotlight on the latest trends within the industry, particularly emphasizing innovative and sustainable practices.

A Gathering of Global Talent

According to Corrado Peraboni, the CEO of the Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), this year's expo promises to be the most international edition ever, highlighted by its special guest country, Saudi Arabia. The event's extensive international profile is further enhanced by the collaboration between IEG, the Italian Trade Agency, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, which has attracted over 520 top buyers from 79 nations plus 2,500 registrations from European buyers alone.

Marco Carniello, CBO of IEG, asserts that SIGEP World remains the go-to event for various sectors within the foodservice community, including gelato, pastry, chocolate, coffee, bakery, and pizza.

Showcasing Trends and Innovations

A significant draw for attendees will be SIGEP Vision, the beating heart of the expo dedicated to exploring trends and innovations, especially those involving artificial intelligence. The opening address, titled “Global Trends and Future Scenarios of the Gelato and Foodservice Industry,” will take place on Saturday, January 18, from 2:30 to 3:30 PM in the Vision Plaza. This talk will set the stage for insightful discussions throughout the event.

SIGEP Vision will also feature key initiatives aimed at encouraging sustainability in foodservice. Highlights include:
1. Sustainability District: For promoting responsible practices within coffee and cocoa supply chains.
2. Taste of Tomorrow: An initiative focusing on gelato to redefine the consumer experience with an emphasis on bio-architecture.
3. Lorenzo Cagnoni Award: This will recognize the most promising solutions in seven categories, including Digital Innovation, Sustainability, and Packaging, underlining SIGEP's role as a launch pad for new products.

Expanding the Pizza Sector

This year's event also introduces exciting developments in the pizza segment, with a broader showcase that includes a variety of flours, fillings, and frozen pizza bases. This expansion reflects the evolving tastes and demands of consumers, positioning SIGEP as a vital player in this competitive market.

Don't Miss Out

For anyone involved, or interested, in the ever-changing foodservice landscape, SIGEP World 2025 promises a wealth of opportunities for networking, learning, and discovering the latest innovations. As the event approaches, be sure to stay updated with the event calendar available at SIGEP's official website.

Join us in Rimini from January 18 to 22, 2025, to connect, collaborate, and celebrate the future of foodservice innovation together!