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The 38th edition of Sigep (Rimini, Italy, 21-25 January
2017) once again enjoyed positive trends: 208,472
professionals in attendance (+3.5%), with an impres-
sive growth in international visitors, 41,827 in all
(+29%) from 170 different countries. 1,250 companies
were involved, covering 118,000 square meters, an
increase of 5,000 square meters over previous years.
The floor space will grow by another 11,000 square
meters at the 2018 edition.
The exhibition promotes the interaction of well-con-
nected sectors (this year saw increased space dedi-
cated to coffee, a product that was also added to the
official name of the trade show) and promotes a for-
mula that integrates research, technology, product,
and training offered to the world with the added value
of being Made in Italy.
Over 800 events were promoted by the Italian Exhibi-
tion Group and the exhibitors at the Rimini fair, wel-
comed by an audience of highly motivated operators
looking to discover new techniques and product
ideas. The trade show welcomed more than 700 ac-
credited Italian and foreign journalists and bloggers,
for over 170 million contacts.
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Constantly
growing
A steady growth trend confirms the predominant
position of the international artisanal sweets exhibition.