The next Anuga FoodTec trade fair will be held March 20-23, 2018, in Cologne, Germany, and Koelnmesse GmbH, IDFA’s trade show partner, invites IDFA members to attend. Nearly 1,700 suppliers from more than 50 countries will present innovative technologies for the entire food and beverage production chain. More than 45,000 visitors from around the world are expected to attend.

Held every three years, Anuga FoodTec is the only global trade fair that covers all aspects of food production, including processing, filling and packaging technology; packaging materials; ingredients; food safety; and a host of innovations. Resource efficiency will be the primary focus of Anuga FoodTec 2018, where exhibitors will present a variety of solutions for strengthening competitiveness and reducing the use of energy, water and food in the production cycle. According to Koelnmesse, the fair also will provide an increased emphasis on food safety, quality management and ingredients.

In addition to exhibits, Anuga FoodTec will offer a conference program with targeted lectures and forums, as well as networking events and presentations by select exhibitors who will give onsite “guided tours” of new uses of robotics and other technologies for the full range of the production chain.

VIP Buyer Program

Anuga FoodTec launched a new VIP Buyer Program this year that will provide high-level decision-makers and purchasing agents with free admission, concierge services and VIP access to events. Members planning to attend Anuga FoodTec may contact Leslie Fleck, the North American VIP visitor manager for Koelnmesse, at l.fleck@koelnmessenafta.com for more information.

Visit the Anuga FoodTec website for full details on the trade fair.