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Sigep is the undisputed leading International
Trade Show of Artisan Gelato, Pastry, Bakery
and the Coffee World organized by Italian Exhi-
bition Group, a merger of Rimini Fiera and Fiera
di Vicenza. It targets professionals from all over
the world, offering a complete and modern se-
lection of raw materials, ingredients, systems
and equipment, furnishings and services.
Sigep is a truly global showcase that gets a
jump on trends, rewards trade talent, invests
in younger generations, promotes Italian excel-
lence to the world, and brings world-class ex-
cellence to Italy. The competitions most closely
watched by trade professionals are held here:
The Gelato World Cup and Gelato Challenges,
The Pastry Queen international championship
for women, the Italian Seniors Championship,
the Star of Chocolate, and other champi-
onships for Italian baristas and bread bakers.
To better link supply and demand, for years
Sigep has offered the Top Buyer from Five
Continents project, allowing foreign exhibitors
and buyers to set the agenda of relationships
to be developed at the fair.
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SIGEP
A SWEET SHOWCASE
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Sigep’s latest edition recorded the presence of
208,472 professionals (+3.5%), of which
41,827 were international (+29%) coming
from 170 countries. 1,250 exhibitors covering
118,000 square meters, with an increase of
5,000 square meters over the previous year.
And for the 39th edition in 2018 a further in-
crease in floor space is planned, reaching
129,000 square meters. Competitions on the
calendar include the Gelato World Cup, the Ital-
ian Chocolate Championship, the international
Pastry Queen competition for women, the Italian
Seniors Pastry Championship with the winner
going on to the Coupe du Monde de la Pâtisserie
in Lyon, and the seven Italian championships
valid for the World Coffee Event circuit.
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