The global foodservice supply chain under one roof
Since 1980, SIGEP World has been the leading international trade show for gelato, pastry, chocolate, coffee, bakery, and pizza.
Held every January at the Rimini Expo Centre and organized by Italian Exhibition Group, the show brings the entire foodservice supply chain together: products and ingredients, equipment, furnishings, packaging, and technology.
The 48th edition takes place January 23 to 27, 2027. Across five sectors representing supply chains worth more than 40 billion euros, SIGEP World is where the industry discovers innovation, builds partnerships, and does business.
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48th Edition
Date
January 23 to 27, 2027
Location
Rimini Expo Centre, Rimini, Italy
Sectors
Gelato, Pastry & Chocolate, Coffee, Bakery, Pizza
Format
48th edition
Five sectors. Five industries. One show.
Each sector at SIGEP World is an industry in its own right. These figures refer to the Italian market, where SIGEP is the reference event for each supply chain.
What is included
Benefits are granted by SIGEP World to buyers accepted into the program.
The first step to applying is a quick intro call
Before anything is submitted, we spend fifteen minutes understanding your company, your categories, and your sourcing plans. If the profile fits, we guide the application through to the SIGEP Buyers' Office. If it does not, we will tell you honestly and point you somewhere better.
Book a quick intro call- 01
Book a quick intro call
Fifteen minutes. We review your company, your categories, and what you are sourcing. This is the required first step.
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We prepare and submit your profile
If the fit is right, we build the buyer profile with you and submit it to the SIGEP Buyers' Office on your behalf.
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Assessment by the Buyers' Office
SIGEP World assesses the profile against program criteria and confirms eligibility in short time.
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Confirmation and logistics
Once accepted, you receive your benefits package, hotel details, and your tailored meeting schedule.
1,300
Exhibiting brands
138,000
Sqm of exhibition space
160
Visitor countries
500
Top buyers from 75 countries
5,650
Pre-arranged meetings
800+
Accredited journalists
High value business meetings
Meet international exhibitors aligned with your sourcing goals through curated matchmaking and networking formats.
Access global innovation
Discover the latest technologies, ingredients, formats, and trends shaping the future of foodservice.
Premium hospitality experience
Dedicated services, exclusive access, and a seamless stay designed for international decision makers.
Who the program is designed for
SIGEP World selects qualified international buyers with concrete purchasing power and strategic influence in the foodservice industry.
SIGEP World engages more than 500 international buyers each year. Places are limited and every application is assessed on the strength of the company profile.
Chains
Restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, pastry shops, pizzerias, gelato chains, and hospitality groups.
Distributors & Importers
Foodservice equipment, ingredients, technologies, and semi finished goods.
Manufacturers & Production Labs
Companies producing at scale for the foodservice and retail channels.
Travel & Contract Catering
Operators serving airports, rail, cruise, and institutional contracts.
General Contractors
Luxury hospitality and premium residential development projects.
Food Court Operators
Airports, shopping malls, and entertainment venues.
Investment & Development Companies
Groups building, acquiring, or franchising foodservice concepts.
Country Sales and Buyers Representative, US & Canada
Group FiftyOne is appointed by SIGEP World as Country Sales and Buyers Representative for the United States and Canada. We source exhibitors and qualified buyers in our territory, assess whether a company profile fits the program criteria, and submit strong candidates to the SIGEP Buyers' Office for assessment.
Group FiftyOne is an independent consulting firm. It is not a division, subsidiary, or owner of SIGEP World or Italian Exhibition Group. All selection decisions, benefits, and program terms are set and confirmed solely by SIGEP World. SIGEP and SIGEP World are trademarks of their respective owner.