IFFA 2013 closed its doors with outstanding results in terms of exhibitor and visitor numbers and exhibition space occupied. For six days, 960 companies from 47 countries presented their latest products to an audience of trade visitors. Particular mention must be made of the high level of internationality at this year’s leading trade fair for the meat-processing industry and the butchers’ trade. With 60,266 trade visitors from 142 countries, IFFA grew by 2.5 percent. 61% of all visitors came from outside Germany. “Exhibitors and visitors are extremely pleased with the fair and the results achieved. The increases in all main indices reflect the high level of dynamism in the sector”, said Wolfgang Marzin, president and CEO of Messe Frankfurt.