Press
Welcome to the Fi Europe press room
Keep up to date with the latest news about the show and the food ingredients industry, as well as the latest prepared features and exhibitor product launches included in Fi Europe's press releases. The press page will provide you with releases in English, German and French. You can also find ready-to-use logos and images.
Press Officer
Do you have further questions about the event or want to arrange an interview with the Brand Director?
Reach out to our press officer:
Katrin Wagner │ akp public relations │[email protected]│Tel.: 0049 (0) 6201 18898 15 │www.akp-pr.de
Press Releases
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Fi Europe combined with Hi Europe 2021: Spotlight on : Sustainable, natural and organic solutions
The pandemic has strengthened the trend towards sustainable consumption in the food industry a shift that is also reflected in the world's leading ingredients show Fi Europe combined with Hi Europe, as the organic and natural ingredients zones are both on a growth trajectory. the organic zone has grown by 49 per cent with exhibitors this year including Mainfrucht, Meurens Natural and La Sanfermese Agro & Food. The natural ingredients zone, meanwhile, has grown by 46 per cent and will be welcoming exhibitors such as Herbstreith & Fox KG PektinFabriken and Plantex SAS.
Fi Europe Innovation Awards 2021 now open for entries
Fi Europe combined with Hi Europe, the world's leading F&B ingredients show, will once again this year recognize outstanding achievements in the industry. Startups launched within the last 5 years are invited to share their most innovative product, service or solution by submitting an entry before 17 September for the Startup Innovation Challenge 2021.
Fi Europe combined with Hi Europe to take place in-person and online in 2021
Informa Markets will host Food ingredients and Health ingredients Europe this year, combining an in-person trade show with an extensive online offering. With vaccinations rate going up and restrictions lifting around Europe, sentiment around attending event inperson is improving.
Past Press Releases
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A Successful Debut: Fi Europe CONNECT 2020
High participant numbers and numerous business conversations made this virtual trade show the place-to-be for those in the international food and beverage industry.
Fi Europe Europe and Startup Innovation Challenge Winners
Meet the winners of this year's Fi Europe Innovation Awards and Startup Innovation Challenge at Fi Europe CONNECT 2020.
Successful start for Fi Europe CONNECT
The Fi Europe CONNECT platform is seeing intense activity. As of 25 November, more than 10,000 meeting requests were recorded and, so far,there have been more than 4,500 conversations on the platform. An impressive 8,800 new contacts were made in the first three days alone.
Fi Europe Innovation Awards & Startup Innovation Challenge: The nominees are revealed
For the FiEurope Innovation Awards,a jury of eight experts from various fields of the F&B industry selected the most innovative submissions from the numerous entries.
Fi Europe co-located with Hi Europe transitions to virtual in 2020
Introducing new virtual event Fi Europe CONNECT
Following discussions with key partners and industry stakeholders, the Fi Europe co-located with Hi Europein-person event will transition to virtual, and the in-person event will return 30 November – 2 December 2021 in Messe Frankfurt, Germany.
Responding to the need to connect + collaborate in today’s F&B industry, Fi Europe is excited to present you with Fi Europe CONNECT, a virtual event designed to give you access to the global F&B ingredients industry, tools and collaboration opportunities you require to meet your business objectives.
Taking place from 23 November – 4 December 2020, this virtual event will shape the future of the F&B industry. Stay updated on F&B industry trends through 100+ on-demand and 16+expert sessions and use our data-driven matchmaking service to find the most relevant buyers for your products and solutions.
The food and beverage ingredient world hosted in Frankfurt
Fi Europe co-located with Hi Europe 2020: The most successful edition of the world's leading trade show in Germany to date
Fi Europe Innovation Awards - Recognising the best in the industry
Entries now open: Fi Europe Innovation Awards and Fi Global Startup Innovation Challenge to honour professionals and companies for demonstrating and stimulating innovation
Fi Innovation Award Winners: Recognition for outstanding new industry solutions
Over 180 applications – 34 shortlisted – 10 awards: festive ceremony at Fi Europe & Ni
Finalists Startup Innovation Challenge 2019
The most exciting innovations are coming from small start-ups who are largely unknown to the wider industry.
Eyes on Food Processing and Safety at Fi Europe & Ni
The Expo FoodTec pavilion provides a clear point of purchase for manufacturers sourcing tailored ingredient processing and packaging solutions and services
Enter now: Startup Innovation Challenge for food and beverage ingredients open
Paris/Amsterdam, 16 July 2019: At this year’s Food ingredients Europe & Ni, trade show organiser Fi Global will highlight the most exciting new F&B startups in the Startup Innovation Challenge.
Where the food and beverage world tastes success: Fi Europe & Ni returns to Paris
Now in its 33rd year, Europe's leading trade show for ingredients guarantees inspirational ideas and exciting business opportunities
New! Europe’s most comprehensive platform for natural solutions and organic ingredients now bigger than ever
Fi Europe & Ni’s Organic Pavilion significantly enlarged – natural ingredient suppliers on the rise
Fi Europe & Ni 2017 announces record number of exhibitors
65,000 square metres of exhibition space giving more than 1,500 suppliers a stage from which to showcase
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Sustainability | Our efforts recognised
Carbon Offsets – toward a carbon neutral event
As part of our commitment to the sustainability of Fi Europe, one of our goals is to become a carbon neutral event.
While registering for Fi Europe you will be provided with the option to purchase carbon offsets to compensate for the emissions produced by your flight. Carbon offsets are schemes that are designed to counterbalance any unavoidable carbon footprint by funding an equivalent carbon dioxide saving elsewhere in the world.
To learn more about these carbon offset projects please click here.
Food ingredients Europe is powered by renewable energy
As a part of our continued commitment to the sustainability of our event, 100% of the electricity used within the Messe Frankfurt venue is generated from renewable origins including solar power and hydropower. This results in our electricity usage being carbon neutral, minimising the creation of CO2, therefore significantly reducing our carbon impact.
ISO 20121 Sustainable Event Management System Certified
Fi Europe has been successfully accredited with the prestigious ISO 20121 Standard for Sustainable Event Management since 2013. This achievement is an extension of our pledge to running events that are socially
and environmentally responsible.
The ISO 20121 Standard focuses on management commitment and leadership, as well as stakeholder engagement for all aspects of sustainability through the whole supply chain. It recognises a continuing dedication to reduce the environmental impact of the event while increasing the positive impact on communities in which the business operates.