Anuga, the world’s largest and most important trade fair for food and beverages, has seen a very strong presence over the five days of the show in Cologne. The following figures reflect the strong participation: Boasting around 140,000 trade visitors from 200 countries and approx. 7,900 exhibitors from 118 countries the leading global trade fair exceeded all expectations.
The share of foreign exhibitors was 94% and at 80% there was a record share of foreign visitors. This makes Anuga more international than ever and confirms its ongoing success as the number one global food trade fair.
“Over the decades, Anuga has established itself as the undisputed number one event. And the current edition is proof of our quality and relevance in a rapidly developing sector. We are proud to unite and strengthen the global food and beverage community under the flag of Anuga,” Gerald Böse, president and chief executive officer of Koelnmesse GmbH, emphasised.
A central theme of Anuga 2023 was sustainability and responsible resource management. Under the motto “Sustainable Growth,” innovative solutions and technologies were discussed, ranging from optimizing supply chains to fair food production. This underscored the industry’s clear commitment to sustainable development and its willingness to face global challenges.
Other highlights included Anuga Horizon with the Anuga Horizon Conference. Expert panels and side events by organizations such as EIT Food and UNIDO complemented the program, offering exciting perspectives and solutions.
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