Frankfurt at the Intersection of World Ingredients

The much-anticipated Fi Europe trade show returns to Messe Frankfurt, Germany between 19-21 November 2024. Justifiably regarded as the premier global food ingredients event, fifteen hundred exhibitors have booked their stands, with a massive twenty five thousand visitors expected to attend.

Exhibitors will be showcasing the entire spectrum of ground breaking food ingredients and associated technologies, from raw materials to processing solutions. Such is the reach of the show that a series of offshoot events have spread to Africa, Asia, North and South America.

“As a regular attendee of Fi Europe since its inception in 1986, the annual journey to Frankfurt has become a pilgrimage for me and many others in the global food ingredients industry”, comments Clive Morris, of ingridnet.com. This event offers a unique opportunity to reconnect with clients, both old and new, and stay abreast of the latest innovations and trends. With the global population expected to peak around 2050, and the increasing threat of climate change, I am always encouraged to see the industry’s strides toward more sustainable food production.  At ingridnet.com we help the world to find food ingredients from thousands of suppliers every day of the year.”

As there is so much to see and experience, the organisers have planned a thoughtful layout of show areas and pavilions so that attendees can make the best use of their busy schedules. The show is again hosted in Halls 3 and 4. The main show floor area features exhibitors across the entire food ingredient industry, including expansive ranges of flavours and food additives, as well as proteins, fibres and fats. The Health Ingredients Hall is a must for discovering ingredients with functional health benefits, including products to aid digestion and immunity, as well as for metabolism and weight management.  The designated Food Technologies and Solutions zone is an essential port of call for F&D manufacturers seeking practical solutions to secure their supply chain requirements.

Reka Nutrition Sdn Bhd, Malaysia, at Fi Europe

This year’s show looks set to be providing more networking opportunities than ever before. The relaxing ambience of the VIP Lounge is an ideal space to forge new customer relationships, while the dedicated Business Matchmaking Lounge is the perfect location to seek partners for dynamic business growth. A likely topic at the Women’s Networking Breakfast will be strategies for a more inclusive and sustainable food industry. Other unmissable events include the ‘Future of Nutrition Summit’ and the Fi Europe Conference, where a series of keynote speakers have been lined up to share their expertise.

Richard Benson, of F R Benson and Partners, says “I have been attending FIE for over 10 years now. In my opinion, it is the premier exhibition for the European ingredients business and shouldn’t be missed by anyone wanting to keep up to date with developments in the industry. Visitors come from all over the world to see what is new in the ingredient sector, so is a great place to meet friends and colleagues”.

Elsewhere, visitors to the spectacular Country Pavilion can savour the delights of unique ingredients from around the world, while the New Exhibitors Pavilion will shine a light on exhibitors appearing for the first time. As usual, the popular Start-Up Pavilion is expected to attract big crowds to the latest innovations, several of which will be entered for the Fi Europe Start-up Challenge.

As the leading kosher certification agency in Europe, KLBD recognise Fi Europe as the flagship event in the ingredients category. Certified companies from around the world will be exhibiting a dazzling array of innovative products and demonstrating how kosher certification adds a valuable dimension to their product ranges.

Gelymar, Chile, at Fi Europe

Indonesian company Tripper Inc.  is one such example, internationally renowned for producing sustainable, traceable and natural ingredients and displaying the distinctive KLBD logo as a visible sign of quality control.  Another KLBD affiliated spice manufacturer is Kerala based  Universal Oleoresins , whose sought after spice oils, spice oleoresins, natural colours and patented spice drop products are true to the company slogan, ‘Feeling the power of pure spice’.

Visitors to the BDF Natural Ingredients stand can check out a fantastic selection of innovative ingredients, including plant-based alternatives to scrambled eggs and many other unique vegan offerings. KLBD certified for several products BDF takes great care to prioritise the highest standards of food production. Another kosher certified company is China based BLG Shanghai Brilliant Gum a renowned brand in the hydrocolloids market and a major distributor worldwide.

Delighted to be showcasing an innovative range of food phosphates and other specialty phosphates is Thermphos (China) Food Additive Co., Ltd. products. Thermphos has a global presence on the food ingredients stage and reaps the extensive rewards of KLBD certification.

As the leading processor of organic and conventional psyllium seeds, psyllium husk and psyllium husk powder, the Akash Agro Industries team looks forward to welcoming visitors to their stand. Fulfilling a mission to provide high quality psyllium to the world, Akash Agro is a proud carrier of KLBD certification.

Amitex is India’s leading manufacturer of high quality soy beans to cater for customers in domestic and international markets. Amitex’s state-of-the-art manufacturing plant meets international standards for quality control, further supported by adherence to KLBD requirements for certification.

A global distributor of functional ingredients and integrated solutions, Prinova Global provides nutrient pre-mixes and particle management services. Signed up to kosher certification, it’s no surprise that Prinova is hosting an impressive stand at the show. Similarly displaying the distinctive KLBD logo, Innobio uses biological science and technological innovation to provide high-quality nutritional solutions for the global nutrition and health field.

Alvinesa, France, at Fi Europe

Heerenveen, in the Netherlands, is one of the biggest whey factories at Fonterra, operating 24/7, 365 days a year. Producing lactose and protein powder every day, certified by KLBD, enables them to supply high-quality ingredients to customers all across Europe and globally.

This year’s sensational Fi Europe event also includes a chance to sample appetising ingredients at the Tasting Bar, as well as view cutting-edge products at the prestigious Fi Europe Innovation Awards. A fantastic experience is assured with the show’s ‘Network, Innovate and Learn’ motto guaranteed to exceed expectations.

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