PUNTOITALY No31 - July 2022

The World Finale of Juniores Pastry and the international championship of Pastry Queen for female pastry chefs will be the fundamental expressions of the utmost level of mastery and craftsmanship. At the Vision Plaza, the hot topics of the moment will be addressed: how have consumers changed habits? Which are the situations regarding “out of home” consumption through the world? Which trends will dominate the sweet foodservice industry around the globe? In such a complex context that is subject to continuous evolutions, Sigep will consolidate its status as the point of reference for the macro trends of the industry through the Vision Plaza. Authoritative industry experts and opinion leaders will present their views of the future of the sweet business through a rich program of talk shows, workshops and educational meetings. Last but not least, A. B. Tech Expo, dedicated to technologies and products for bread baking, pastries and sweets. Reaching its seventh edition, the event will exalt the flour arts in a unique and extraordinary meeting due to its variety of technology paired with products, ingredients and business concepts. The companies that are the main players in the Italian bakery industry will be the absolute protagonists – together with the leading European brands, presenting the most innovative solutions that represent the industry. Professionals in the artisanal gelato and sweets industry have already marked the dates in their calendars. From January 21st to 25th, 2023, everyone will be at the Rimini Convention Centre for Sigep, the Dolce World Expo. The international exhibition for artisanal gelato, pastry, bakery and coffee by Italian Exhibition Group, leader in the sweet foodservice world, will return to its traditional time slot and it will take over the entire convention centre. There are many new developments and events in progress that cannot be missed, each one confirming once again how this exhibition is central to the industry. They range from being held at the same time as A.B. Tech Expo, to the important international competitions, such as the first edition of the Gelato Europe Cup, which joins the return of the Pasty World Championships Juniores and the competition that will crown the Pastry Queen 2023. All of this will pass through the Vision Plaza. Promoted by Sigep in conjunctionwithGelatoWorld Cup’s Club Italia, the Gelato Europe Cup will be the biggest new development of Sigep 2023. During the competition, the European teams, each consisting of gelato and pastry chefs, will be selected. These teams will then compete in the 10th edition of the Gelato World Cup, which will also be held at the Rimini convention centre in January 2024. A world of exciting competitions SIGEP 21 - 25 January 2023- HTTPS://EN.SIGEP.IT/ 186

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