24th Kazakhstan International Exhibition «Foodstuffs, Drinks, Ingredients, Packaging And Equipment For Food Industry»

Astana, Kazakhstan«EXPO» IEC

24th Kazakhstan International Exhibition «Foodstuffs, Drinks, Ingredients, Packaging And Equipment For Food Industry»

Astana, Kazakhstan«EXPO» IEC

THE 22ND KAZAKHSTAN INTERNATIONAL FOOD INDUSTRY EXHIBITION, INTERFOOD ASTANA 2022 WILL BE HELD FROM 25 TO 27 MAY 2022 IN NUR-SULTAN CITY, KAZAKHSTAN.

For the 22nd time InterFood Astana food industry exhibition will take place in the capital of Kazakhstan this spring, from May 25 to 27. InterFood Astana has been a professional platform not only for presentation of food, beverages, ingredients, food processing and packaging equipment, but above all for industry interaction of food industry enterprises, aimed to expand sales geography and to find reliable partners.

More than 60 companies from 6 countries (Belarus, Italy, Spain, Kazakhstan, Russia and Saudi Arabia) take part in the exposition of 2022. Participation in the exhibition opens up real opportunities to enter the Kazakhstani market, increase sales and expand the geography of product deliveries. This is evidenced by the constant interest from both domestic and international exhibitors.

In 2022, domestic producers and suppliers account for about 30% of exhibitors, stands will be presented by such companies as RC2 - traditional national meat delicacies, Veles Distribution - olive oil, storage facilities, distribution services, Favorit Techno - bakery and confectionery equipment, Nur Kazgazy and Inter Multi Service - leading manufacturers of corrugated packaging, as well as many others. Traditionally Russian companies take part with the new products of own production, both with individual expositions, and as a part of collective stands with the support of Export Support Centers of Moscow, Novosibirsk, and Chelyabinsk regions. The national exposition of Belarus this year also expanded its presence at the site and increased its exposition by 50%. The largest producers of cheese, meat and dairy products will present their products as part of the National stand. A unique representative among the international participants is the company M.I.N.E. - Business Consulting s.r.l.s. (Italy), which is a single aggregator of entry, promotion and support of European manufacturers to the Asian market. At the exhibition, visitors will be able to establish partnerships with Italian producers of wine, alcoholic beverages, canned food, chocolate, pistachios and other products.

InterFood Astana exhibition platform is represented by the following sections:
• Food products
• Food additives and ingredients
• Alcoholic, soft drinks, tea, coffee
• Equipment for the production of food, beverages, packaging
• Packaging technology, containers and packaging
• Refrigeration and trade equipment

After the coronavirus pandemic, the future of the nation and the country's food security is important for Kazakhstan, as it is important for the entire global community. Clause 2 of the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by our government is to eliminate hunger, ensure food security, improve nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture. This program requires the establishment of sustainable food production systems and agricultural practices by 2030 that increase resilience, productivity and production, preserve ecosystems, and strengthen the ability to adapt to climate change and extreme weather events. For many companies, participation in InterFood Astana opens up opportunities to start cooperation with enterprises in Kazakhstan, enter into new contracts for the supply of products in an ever-growing market, and integrate production processes. The visitors included food and beverage manufacturers and distributors, representatives of wholesalers, retail store owners, purchasing specialists from retail chains interested in finding new suppliers, and producers of domestic food and beverages. 

The business program of the exhibition will include a number of round tables, presentations and master classes for visitors. The Retail Center - a b2b site for representatives of cash & carry companies, retail and distribution networks will be organized at the exhibition. In the previous year, a total of about 200 meetings were held with representatives of ILP, Interfood, Good Market, Magnum, Metro, Meva Group, Monte Bianco, Becker & Co, Inmart, Svetofor and Yuzhny.

The professional contest-tasting of food and beverages "Traditions of Quality" will be held during the exhibition InterFood Astana 2022. Last year, 120 product samples from 22 companies were submitted for the contest. A Diploma of Honor and a Gold Medal are awarded to the companies whose products have won the highest rating. This year, the best of the best will be determined by a competent jury in 15 categories.

The organizer of the event is "Iteca" Kazakhstan Exhibition Company.

InterFood Astana 2022 is supported by the City Akimat of Nur-Sultan, Kazakh Academy of Nutrition, Association of Packers of Kazakhstan.

For more information about the event and a list of participants, visit the official website at www.interfoodastana.kz