SIGEP WORLD 2025: DRIVING INTERNATIONAL GROWTH IN FOODSERVICE EXCELLENCE
Rimini, October 22, 2024 – SIGEP WORLD, the leading international trade show for foodservice excellence organized by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), is expanding fast and reaching new international markets.
With 30 exhibition halls, including two newly added ones, and fully sold-out spaces, the expo strengthens its global positioning across all key segments: Artisanal Gelato, Pastry, Bakery, Coffee, and now also Pizza.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS AT THE HEART OF SIGEP WORLD: TOP BUYER & PREMIUM PROGRAMS
SIGEP World 2025 will mark a significant step in the show’s global expansion strategy.
The Top Buyer Program has already attracted 520 top buyers from 91 countries, including representatives from the United States, Latin America, Southeast Asia, and the Gulf countries, as well as major European markets.
The event draws decision-makers from the entire foodservice ecosystem: distributors, food chains, catering companies, airlines, cruise lines, and international hotel groups.
These professionals are also part of the Premium Program, aimed primarily at European buyers from countries such as Germany, Spain, Romania, France, the UK, Croatia, Greece, Poland, Slovenia, and Serbia.
SIGEP World 2025 is expected to host approximately 3,000 international buyers.
A GLOBAL HUB FOR FOODSERVICE INNOVATION, SUSTAINABILITY & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The spirit of SIGEP World 2025 is perfectly captured in the title of the opening talk:
"Global Trends and Future Scenarios of the Gelato and Foodservice Industry" – an exclusive session featuring top global experts, associations, institutions, and academic partners.
The expo will define the future of the Out-of-Home (OOH) food market worldwide through cutting-edge content, market intelligence, and industry insights.
Key topics include environmental sustainability, digital transformation, and consumer trends shaping the next generation of foodservice business models.
SIGEP World positions itself not only as a showcase but also as a trendsetting innovation hub, where industry professionals can decode the latest technologies and anticipate the needs of tomorrow’s consumers.
FOODSERVICE INDUSTRY GROWTH CONFIRMED IN 2024
The foodservice sector remains strong and competitive across Europe and globally.
Consumer spending in France, the UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain surpassed €330 million, showing a 6.4% increase compared to 2023.
Restaurant and venue visits in these countries are also up by 0.6% year-over-year.
In the United States, the Out-of-Home market grew by 3.9%, reaching over €612 million, according to Circana.