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Why participate SIGEP?
Sigep is an international trade fair for the foodservice industry and takes place annually at the Rimini Expo Centre in Italy. The event focuses on five main segments: gelato, patisserie & chocolate, coffee, bakery and pizza. For decades, Sigep has been a point of reference for professionals active in artisanal production, catering and out-of-home consumption.
The exhibition floor covers more than 130,000 square meters and offers a wide range of products, technologies and services. Visitors will find solutions for ingredients, machines, packaging, automation and digital tools. Innovation plays a central role, with zones such as the Sustainability District and Sigep Vision highlighting trends around sustainability, AI and circular manufacturing. Start-ups are given a stage through pitch sessions and matchmaking programmes.
The program includes keynotes, panel discussions, workshops, and international competitions such as the Gelato World Championship. Themes such as digitization, supply chain optimization and new business models are discussed in detail. Sigep also facilitates business matchmaking with hundreds of top buyers from over 70 countries, making it an important platform for international collaboration.
With exhibitors from more than 30 countries and tens of thousands of visitors, Sigep is a B2B event that plays a key role in connecting producers, suppliers, distributors and hospitality entrepreneurs. The Rimini location offers modern facilities and good accessibility, making the event attractive for professionals who want to respond to trends and technologies in the global foodservice sector.
Themes
- Food innovation and product development
- Organic and sustainable food
- Ingredients and functional foods
- Packaging solutions and food safety
- Hospitality and food service
- Retail and export of food products
Target audience
SIAL focuses on producers, distributors, retailers, importers, exporters, foodservice professionals, policymakers and innovators from the food industry. Startups, investors and international delegations also participate to spot trends, close deals and build collaborations.
Exhibitors and visitors
SIAL welcomed more than 7,500 exhibitors from 127 countries and more than 285,000 visitors in 2024. Visitors are mainly professionals from the food sector who are looking for new products, market insights and international business opportunities.
