Final preparations underway for FiE

From 3-5 December, Fi Europe & Ni will open its doors in Paris for the 33rd time. In addition to the innovations of approximately 1,700 exhibitors, a free to attend lecture programme will offer targeted information on new ingredients, technologies, challenges and trends in the industry. A special discounted price applies for registrations before 25 November.

This year’s edition of Fi Europe & Ni expects 27,000+ visitors to the Parc des Expositions in Paris Nord, Villepinte.

Sixteen country pavilions from Belgium to the USA, as well as numerous themed pavilions such as Natural Ingredients, Expo FoodTec, Free From, Organic and New Exhibitors, are the ideal starting point for finding the right contacts and exhibitors in the appropriate area. A new feature this year is the Startup Lounge, where all shortlisted companies in the Startup Innovation Challenge will present their ideas and products to potential new partners and clients.

At the Industry Insights Theatre on Tuesday, December 3, a free Regulatory Spotlight will highlight new legislation and changes in food safety. On Wednesday, 4 December, the Organic Spotlight experts will provide information on the current market situation for organic products, regulatory requirements, marketing strategies and consumer trends. In the Supplier Solutions Theatre, which is also free to access, companies from all categories will present their solutions every half-hour – from plant prebiotics for the microbiome to ingredients for product concepts promoting healthy ageing. The Expo FoodTec Hub, meanwhile, is dedicated to new technologies in food processing, traceability and safety.

In addition, the daily Innovation Tours will enable visitors to get to know the central exhibitors focusing on the important industry trends – for example, Clean Label, Healthy and Functional Innovations, Innovations in Beverages or Plant-based Innovations.

Fi Europe & Ni brand director Julien Bonvallet said: “In the 33 years since its inception, Fi Europe & Ni has become the global hub of the ingredients industry, a place where tomorrow’s trends and ideas are born. Not only have representatives from the food and beverage industry long been at home at our trade show, but also manufacturers of food supplements and functional products.

“The fact that it will take place annually from next year and be co-located with Hi Europe is a response to the growing health and nutrition trend and shorter innovation cycles within the food and beverage industry.”