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The 13th edition kicks off, dedicated to the Jubilee and sponsored by the Dicastery for Evangelization. The flavor of the year: “Hallelujah”.

The announcement was made at the 64th MIG in Longarone: Belmonte was re-elected president of Artglace, and a new challenge was launched to select the official recipe for the 2025 flavor of the year. 

From March 9 to 12, 2025, over 250 companies will meet at the Fiera del Levante for the ninth edition of Levante PROF, the international showcase dedicated to the food, bakery, pastry, pizza, fresh pasta, gelato, beer, wine, bars, catering, packaging, public establishments, and hospitality sectors. This event will serve as a strategic reference point for Southern Italy.

The Italian artisanal gelato industry is taking part in the IX Week of Italian Cuisine in the World (SCIM), an important event dedicated to promoting high-quality Italian cuisine and agro-food products globally.

He is one of the Ambassadors of Italian Gelato worldwide for the Associazione Italiana Gelatieri (AIG), and his gelateria is among the most well-known in Palermo.

Italian Exhibition Group presented the upcoming edition of SIGEP WORLD to stakeholders and foodservice professionals in Germany.

An international business event for the Gelato, Coffee, Pastry & Chocolate, Bakery, and, for the first time, Pizza sectors.

• The structures are already available for setup ahead of the upcoming Ecomondo edition, with an additional 8,300 sqm and a new East Hall.
• IEG President Maurizio Ermeti: "These two additional pavilions will provide an immediate response to the growing space needs of our expanding events, creating new wealth for the entire area."
• IEG CEO Corrado Peraboni: "Today, we’ve simply reached a milestone in our growth journey. The expansion of the Rimini exhibition center doesn't stop here."

The 46th edition of SIGEP becomes SIGEP World – The World Expo for Foodservice Excellence, taking place at Rimini Expo Centre from January 18–22, 2025.
The event expands with two new halls, reaching a total of 138,000 square meters of exhibition space, which is already sold out. Top global foodservice brands and new players from the pizza sector confirm their participation.

The second edition of Roma Food Excel 2024—the International Exhibition for the Food Industry—successfully concluded at Fiera di Roma, gathering hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of professionals from the high-quality food and restaurant sectors.

The festival, presented in Rome and Milan at the respective Foreign Press Association offices, is opening up even more to the public, offering the chance to watch live gelato-making. Tastings will be held in two large “ateliers.” There will also be masterclasses, talks, and cooking shows featuring Michelin-starred chefs and social media stars.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore has awarded the Southeast Asian subsidiary of Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) for promoting economic cooperation between Italy and Singapore.

It was also announced that, for the second year in a row, IEG is the only Italian company ranked among the world’s top 27 exhibition organizers, according to the Stax ranking.

Italy’s top gelato masters come together for a day of taste, fun, and solidarity – October 12, 2024, at Gelateria Wally, Piazzale Lavater, Milan (2:00 PM – 10:00 PM)

What an intense autumn it's been…

Soban creates the first Mixology Gelateria: a completely new venue to celebrate Soban Gelateria’s first century of success.

For the second time in the Hall of Fame, in the newly renovated location at Pigneto, the Calabrian gelato maker continues to experiment with success.

From June 26 to 28, 2024, Italian Exhibition Group will launch the inaugural edition of SIGEP Asia, a new satellite event of SIGEP World that will bring the best of the Foodservice industry to Singapore in the sectors of Gelato, Pastry & Chocolate, Coffee, Bakery, and Pizza.

The 46th edition of the event organized by Italian Exhibition Group will take place in Rimini from January 18 to 22, 2025, with a new pay-off: Sigep World – The World Expo for Foodservice Excellence.

On the table: topics of nutrition, diet, and active aging. An experiment analyzing brain and cardiovascular reactions in individuals enjoying the "cold dessert": results to be presented at MIG 2024.

A New Trend: Artisanal Gelato in the Aperitif Hour

A tribute gelato to Sinner: carrot, mandarin, and lemon. Summer consumption in Italy: forecasts show a +6% increase (+12% in art cities).
White chocolate and asparagus, aromatic herbs, low sugar, or nostalgic tiramisu: from Italy to Europe, the SIGEP Observatory by IEG interviews master gelato makers.

Celebrating Artisan Gelato with Longarone Fiere Dolomiti and Agia: Strengthening the Link Between Gelato and Tourism, Towards the Creation of a European Gelato Road.

From April 24 to 26, the Italian Exhibition Group brings the world of artisan gelato, pastry, and coffee to the heart of Southern China, alongside Anuga Select China – the region’s leading food fair organized by Koelnmesse.

Between flavor, culture, and solidarity, numerous initiatives will bring Italian and European cities to life throughout the year, with a packed calendar of events presented last night at the Chamber of Deputies in the presence of Hon. Mirco Carloni, President of the XIII Agriculture Committee.
The star: "Gaufre de Liège," Belgium’s choice for Flavor of the Year 2024.

A Longarone Fiere Initiative That Became a European Tradition.

On Sunday, March 24 at Agrimont (Longarone) from 11:00 AM, Confartigianato Veneto and Longarone Fiere Dolomiti invite you to taste the flavor of the year: Gaufre de Liège.

The prestigious Ivano Pocchiesa Journalism Award returns to Longarone on Friday, March 22 at 4:00 PM during Agrimont, the national mountain agriculture fair. Organized by Longarone Fiere Dolomiti and the Bellunesi nel Mondo Association, the award honors the legacy of Ivano Pocchiesa—press officer of Longarone Fiere from 1990 to 1995 and author of several publications on artisanal gelato—who passed away in 2013.

Prestigious partnerships and the return of the competition that challenges the creativity of gelato masters from all over Europe: preparations are underway for the twelfth edition of the European Artisan Gelato Day, which on march 24 will be celebrated in italian and european cities (and beyond) to honor one of the world’s most beloved gastronomic delights.

Studio Aperto Mag aired a segment on the beloved 'cold treat'.

Beneath the Tofane peaks, MIG and artisan gelato makers from the Triveneto region unveiled the "Slalom"

At SIGEP in Rimini, the awards ceremony was held for the contest promoted by the Carlo Mendozzi Foundation to recognize innovative projects by young entrepreneurs in the world of gelato and pastry.

The 2023 analysis on the economic and financial performance of companies primarily engaged in the production and commercialization of gelato ingredients has been completed. The aggregated revenue grew by 15.5% compared to the previous year, reaching €895 million.

At the ribbon-cutting ceremony, the Vice President of the Senate Gian Marco Centinaio, the President of the Emilia-Romagna Region Stefano Bonaccini, and the Mayor of Rimini Jamil Sadegholvaad were present. The President of Italian Exhibition Group, Maurizio Ermeti, stated: "A unique business event, which was naturally born and grew in a region known for its innovation and international appeal." Until January 24, competitions and meetings for the artisan sectors of gelato, pastry, chocolate, bakery, and coffee will take place at the leading event in the industry.

Gelato Day at SIGEP 2024: Record Growth, Innovation, and Creativity.
The countdown has begun for the twelfth edition of the European Artisan Gelato Day, which, on March 24 each year, celebrates one of the world’s most beloved products. This event drives a rapidly growing market and supports the excellence of Italian supply chains across Europe. At SIGEP, the presentation of the next edition, the "Gelato D'Autore" competition, and the awards for Europe’s most creative gelato makers were all featured.

Enhanced train and bus services, road interventions, and solutions to reduce traffic congestion.
Efficient train-Metromare connection: 52 daily trains will stop at Rimini Fiera and Rimini Station for internal connections. Five special trains daily between Cattolica and Santarcangelo. The opening of a large roundabout to ease traffic near the Rimini Sud highway exit. Dozens of additional bus routes, discounts for electric scooter and bike usage.

Linea Bianca films a segment on the MIG and Longarone Fiere Dolomiti

Speciality Food & Drinks Asia, Speciality Coffee & Tea Asia, and Food2Go to be held alongside Sigep Asia by Italian Exhibition Group
Dates: June 26-28, 2024, Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore