FOODTECH is the international exhibition for food and drinks, packaging, machinery and technology. It is characterized by accelerated growth rates due to the upward trend in the demand and supply of high quality healthy products and modern manufacturing solutions.

The conditions and opportunities to present their products to an audience of thousands attracts leading companies to FOODTECH. Professionals appreciate the exhibition because it presents innovations from the entire spectrum of the food industry. FOODTECH is a springboard for serious business prospects and a necessary condition for business growth. The exhibition expands the opportunities to meet potential partners and users, as it takes place within the framework of the mega forum for agribusiness, wine, food and equipment. The format is unique in the Balkans and its scale attracts exhibitors and visitors from all over the world.

The 29th edition of FOODTECH is again organized in partnership with industry associations and is held under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Forestry.

FOODTECH presents the best of the food industry

• Environmentally clean and healthy products
• Gourmet delicacies and modern gastronomy
• State-of-the-art processing and storage technologies
• Demonstrations, tastings and master classes

Technological zone

An essential part of FOODTECH is the area where equipment for processing of raw materials, for food production, for sorting, packaging and labeling is exhibited and demonstrated live.

Key benefits:

• good location attracting many visitors and professionals
• good location attracting many visitors and professionals
• excellent conditions for demonstrations and business meetings

City of Wine and Delicacies

FOODTECH is consistently expanding its territory in the City of Wine and Delicacies, which is the only one in Bulgaria. In the attractively arranged space there are expositions and areas for demonstrations, tastings, presentations and master classes. The gourmet salon and relaxation areas complete the unique atmosphere of the exhibition.

Key benefits:

• the unique environment for joint presentation of food and drinks
• tens of thousands of visitors: experts, traders and regular consumers
• the possibility to combine marketing tools

Major exhibition categories

• Food
• Materials, raw materials and supplies for the food industry
• Machinery and equipment for the food industry
• Packaging equipment
• Healthy food

Connection

FOODTECH is part of the only forum on the Balkans for agriculture, wine, food and equipment together with the prestigious exhibitions AGRA for agriculture, VINARIA for vine-growing and winemaking and TASTES FROM ITALY. It showcases the latest generation of technologies, equipment, products and services throughout the supply chain from the field to the table. It offers an efficient platform for business and advertising as it attracts thousands of professional visitors. Every year, approximately 700 companies from more than 30 countries take part in the forum.

Competitions

• International Innovations Competition

  It distinguishes new technologies, machines and materials shown for the first time to promote and advertise them.

  For the rules of the competition and application for participation - see the form "Information on innovative products and technologies"

   

   

   

   

• International Competition "Consumers' Choice"

  The winners are ranked based on the ratings of visitors who have tasted products in the city of Wine and Delicacies.

• International Competition "New Product on the Bulgarian Market"

  It distinguishes products from the exhibitions FOODTECH, VINARIA and TASTES FROM ITALY. The goal is to support the market debut of high-quality food and drinks supplied by Bulgarian and international companies. The panel that determines the winners comprises experts and representatives of international chains of stores. Partner: University of Food Technologies of Plovdiv

   

  

   

   

• National Design Competition

  Categories:

  1) Expositions

  2) Packaging, labels, advertising materials

  The awards are given to architects, graphic designers and the companies they worked for.

  Partner: National Association for Design and Advertising

  For the rules of the competition and application for participation - see form Information About Innovative Products And Technologies

The International exhibition for food, drinks and equipment FOODTECH is the most anticipated event in the food industry. It presents the most successful manufacturers of food and delicacies. The event attracts professionals and connoisseurs of healthy foods and delicacies, of gourmet lines and culinary ideas from all over the world.

The profile of the exhibition and the concept behind its organization provide the participants with:

• Opportunities for direct contacts with partners, customers and end consumers
• Opportunities for effective marketing and gaining market share
• Great potential for sale of equipment to owners of agricultural and livestock farms with closed production cycle, food producers, and specialists.
• Chances to win prestigious awards in renowned competitions

Visitor profile

• 86% are professionals with business motivation
• 44% are sales decision makers

Communications

International Fair Plovdiv has developed a dynamic model to attract target groups of visitors using:

• advertising in electronic, printed and online media
• partnership with national and specialized media
• digital marketing on social networks and via email
• presenting exhibitors in its own channels on the Internet and Facebook

Held- from 20 to 24 February 2024

• working time for exhibitors: 08.00-19.00 h
• open for visitors: 09.00-18.00 h

Applications for participation – till 15 December 2023

Installation – 15 calendar days before the opening

• working time: 08.00-17.00 h
• two days before the opening: 08.00-21.00 h

Dismantling – 7 calendar days after the closing

• working time: 08.00-17.00 h

Inclusion in the online catalog – the online catalogue is updated on a weekly basis until the opening of the event.

Opening hours

09.00–18.00

Prices

Regular tickets: BGN 10

Tickets for retired, disabled people and students: BGN 6

Information about exhibitors

Visitors can see in advance which companies are participating by using the online catalog at fairinfo.fair.bg.

During the exhibition, the online catalog is also accessible from information terminals, information points and at the Service and Information Center in Pavilion 7.

Parking lots

• Next to Pavilion 10
• Along the Maritza Blvd, to the south of the fairground, along the Maritza River
• Multi-storey parking lot: access from Bulgaria Blvd
  Price: BGN 9.00/day
• Possibility for overnight parking for passenger cars: outdoor area behind Pavilion 6, D entrance
  Price for the whole duration of the exhibition: BGN 100.00
• Possibility for daytime parking for passenger cars: outdoor area behind Pavilion 6, D entrance
  Price for the whole duration of the exhibition: BGN 50.00
  Pass sale: Pavilion 9, ground floor

How to get to Plovdiv and the Fair:
- by airplane - http://www.sofia-airport.bg/
- by train - http://www.bdz.bg/bg/
- by bus from Sofia - http://www.centralnaavtogara.bg/#b
- by car - http://www.bgmaps.com/

Accommodation

Plovdiv is among the best developed travel centers in Bulgaria. It offers multiple accommodations with all amenities. One of the most elegant hotels is the four-star "Saint Petersburg", which also has conference rooms. For information and contacts: www.sphotel.net

International Fair Plovdiv rents covered and/or open exhibition area – stand/bungalow with standard construction or non-standard custom-made stands.

To hire a stand/bungalow it is necessary to fill in Form 3.

The rent of a stand/bungalow includes also:

• general security, common electricity and water costs, cleaning of common areas, use of infrastructure, waste disposal;
• a certain number of entrance cards for exhibitors and cars;
• inclusion in the catalog and information system (company address, telephone number, fax number, email, Internet address, up to 2 branches and up to 50 characters text information), publishing in the exhibitors' online catalog and weekly updating of the information in the catalog.

The rental price does not include water connection and water consumption, which are ordered and paid for in addition.

Additional information: in Section “Services, Rent for Stands and Bungalows”

The services cover the activities related to the preparation, holding and termination of the participation.

For additional information – see the “Services/Exhibition Services” Section

The exhibitors are entitled to admission cards corresponding to the ordered exhibition area:

• up to 20 m2 – 5 admission cards
• up to 50 m2 – 10 admission cards
• up to 100 m2 – 15 admission cards
• up to 200 m2 – 20 admission cards
• up to 500 m2 – 25 admission cards
• over 500 m2 – 30 admission cards

Exhibitors shall receive 4 (four) car passes, if the exhibition area rented is up to 50 m2 and 7 (seven) car passes, if the exhibition area is over 50 m2.

Exhibitors could obtain additional admission cards against payment.

The admission card is personal personal and non-transferable.

Opening hours

09.00–18.00

Prices

Regular tickets: BGN 15

Tickets for retired, disabled people and students: BGN 8

Information about exhibitors

Visitors can see in advance which companies are participating by using the online catalog at fairinfo.fair.bg.

During the exhibition, the online catalog is also accessible from information terminals, information points and at the Service and Information Center in Pavilion 7.

Parking lots

• Next to Pavilion 10
• Along the Maritza Blvd, to the south of the fairground, along the Maritza River
• Multi-storey parking lot: access from Bulgaria Blvd
  Price: BGN 9.00/day
• Possibility for overnight parking for passenger cars: outdoor area behind Pavilion 6, D entrance
  Price for the whole duration of the exhibition: BGN 100.00
• Possibility for daytime parking for passenger cars: outdoor area behind Pavilion 6, D entrance
  Price for the whole duration of the exhibition: BGN 50.00
  Pass sale: Pavilion 9, ground floor

How to get to Plovdiv and the Fair:
- by airplane - http://www.sofia-airport.bg/
- by train - http://www.bdz.bg/bg/
- by bus from Sofia - http://www.centralnaavtogara.bg/#b
- by car - http://www.bgmaps.com/

Accommodation

Plovdiv is among the best developed travel centers in Bulgaria. It offers multiple accommodations with all amenities. One of the most elegant hotels is the four-star "Saint Petersburg", which also has conference rooms. For information and contacts: www.sphotel.net

Who is the exhibition useful for?

• For owners and managers in the field of trade, catering and food production
• For professionals: technologists and tasters, event organizers, journalists from specialized media

Possibilities for professionals:

• testing a wide range of products covering the entire range of foods
• selection of products for different target groups of customers in retail outlets
• purchases at preferential prices by direct negotiation
• research on market trends and consumer attitudes
• participation to presentations, tastings and master classes
• optimization of catering services
• organization of gastronomy tours to present local traditions
• extending the menu in catering establishments
• introduction to technological innovations in the food industry

Exhibitor profile

• Companies offering technology and equipment
• Food producers and distributors
• Packaging and accessories producers and vendors