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Anuga, the world's leading food fair for the retail trade, along with the foodservice and catering markets, will open its doors Oct. 5, and run thru Oct. 9, in Cologne, Germany.

IBIE’s BEST in Baking Program honors suppliers and bakeries committed to excellence in the industry once every three years, in what has become the largest bakery exposition in North America.

Across an exhibition area of more than 80,000m2, experts from all sectors – including product developers and decision-makers from the food and beverage industry, as well as representatives of major brand companies – will do business face-to-face with top buyers and specialists from across the F&B supply chain.

With more than 1,300 exhibitors presenting their innovations at both shows, and over 17,000 professional visitors expected, the co-located events celebrate their premiere in a highly creative and professional environment.

The strategic decision to co-locate the two events was based on extensive research conducted amongst visitors and exhibitors. Over 65% of exhibitors stated that they would support an annual co-located Fi Europe and Hi Europe, and 75% of visitors confirmed that they would visit the show every year.