TUTTOFOOD REVIEW
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TUTTOFOOD 2019
CONFIRMS ITS ROLE
OF INTERNATIONAL
PLATFORM IN THE
AGRI-FOOD SECTOR
T
he seventh edition of TUTTOFOOD, an
increasingly international hub and global
player for a strategic sector for the Italian
economy such agri-food, closed yesterday
evening. A systemic role underlined by the
institutional presence of the Prime Minister
Giuseppe Conte and of the Minister of
Agriculture, Food, Forestry and Tourism Gian
Marco Centinaio.
82,551 operators were present, 21% of
whom were foreigners from 143 countries, with
12 new entries (in particular from Central
America, the Middle East and North Africa)
who met the 3,079 Italian and international
FOOD BUSINESS GULF & MIDDLE EAST
brands present at the event.
The first 10 foreign countries of origin are, in
order, the USA, Spain, France, Germany, the
United Kingdom, China, Canada, the Benelux,
Japan and the Russian Federation. The
delegations of buyers were important and
appreciated, also thanks to the fine tuning
made with ITA/ICE Agenzia. There are more
than 1,414 accredited Italian and foreign
journalists and 325 bloggers.
There were also large numbers of visitors to
the more than 250 side events of the
exhibition, such as those dedicated to the
blockchain, retail and food intelligence.
In the pavilions and in the stands, exhibitors
displayed traditional products alongside new
superfood products, in a context characterized
by a strong return to the use and enhancement
of valuable raw materials. An edition
based on quality food and product
innovation, but also on health, proper nutrition
and sustainability.
JULY-SEPTEMBER 2019