Fi Europe is gearing up for its biggest and best year ever. From 19-21 November 2024, Messe Frankfurt will host the leading global event for food and beverage ingredients. More than 1,500 exhibitors and a programme of expert presentations will showcase innovation, share insights and foster business relationships. Over 25,000 visitors from 135 countries are expected to attend and exhibitors will include ABF Ingredients Group, Azelis, Brenntag Holding GmbH, Cargill, Fonterra and Prinova.
The main show arena will feature exhibitors from across the full F&B ingredients spectrum including, for the first time ever, a Petfood Suppliers Hub where visitors can explore the latest ingredients and technologies for pet nutrition. The health ingredients area is dedicated to functional F&B ingredients with proven health benefits. And the expanded Food Manufacturing Technologies & Solutions Area is a one-stop destination for those seeking practical and innovative ways to optimise their supply chain and future-proof their operations, from R&D to delivery.
Fi Europe has a strong track record of facilitating business partnerships that deliver successful products. As well as comprehensive exhibition halls offering an opportunity to meet with the best in the business, Exhibitor Showcases will allow innovators to share their unique ideas. All visitor passes also include free access to the Innovation Hub, which will run throughout the show, with a bustling programme of presentations and discussions covering a range of opportunities. Free access to the two-day Fi Europe Conference (19-20 November) is included with all visitor passes too. During a rich variety of expert-led sessions, speakers will focus on solutions for current industry challenges and immediate opportunities for R&D and product development.
Yannick Verry, Brand Director, Food ingredients Europe & Americas, says: “We’re excited to be back in Frankfurt for Fi Europe 2024. The event has been growing and evolving with the needs of the F&B ingredients industry and we’re constantly looking for new ways to offer a bigger and better platform for our exhibitors and visitors to connect. This year we have some great additions alongside our tried and trusted favourites that make the event even more unmissable than before.”
Exclusive insights will once again be shared at The Future of Nutrition Summit. This special event takes place at the Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City on 18 November, the day before Fi Europe opens its doors. Attendees can access the summit with a delegate pass and will hear from industry leaders and visionaries who will give presentations and lead discussions on future trends and developments in health and nutrition. Topics will include Food As Medicine, AI and Food and Sustainable Solutions.
In fact, sustainability will be a key thread running throughout Fi Europe 2024. “Our partnership with international civil society organisation Solidaridad is part of our ongoing commitment to sustainability,” says Yannick Verry. “Throughout our Fi Europe features and content, we will highlight sustainable sourcing, transparency, regulatory compliance and more.”
With data-driven matchmaking and The Women’s Networking Breakfast also back this year, Fi Europe offers unrivalled networking opportunities. To help attendees plan their days, book meetings and optimise their time, the user-friendly Fi Europe event platform is available online now.
“Visitors and exhibitors can log into the event platform at any time,” says Yannick Verry. “They can browse products and suppliers and use our AI-driven matchmaking tool to connect with potential business partners. We’ve designed it to make planning easier for everyone before the event and we can’t wait for our F&B community to experience Fi Europe in person.”