Food trends are one of the four focus topics at the trade fair in October, along with artisan bakery, digitalization and sustainability. Karin Tischer, the founder of food & more, highlighted the trends that are emerging around the world, which are reflected at the iba.FOOD TRENDS TOURS. Four food trends have emerged in 2023, the researcher highlights: digitization, health orientation with indulgence, Food & Beverage trend booster, as well as sustainability.
Robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and automated order and payment processes will be showcased at iba, part of the show’s digitalization focus. Visitors will be able to discover new opportunities in the iba.DIGITALISATION AREA, supported by AHA 360° and Shop-IQ.
iba and the German Bakers’ Confederation analyze current dynamics in the industry and the future of baking innovations, exploring possible and necessary directions.
Sustainability plays a central role at iba. Organizers anticipate the show will provide the platform to meet multiple sustainability concerns, from saving energy and resources to new packaging offerings and improved cleaning methods.
Artisan bakery is one of the focus topics at iba in October 2023, combining tradition with innovation and national with international perspectives. The highlights will include exhibitor product presentations, dedicated action areas as well as lectures held at the iba.SPEAKERS AREA and the iba.FORUM. Competitions such as the German Championships of Master Bakers or the iba.UIBC.CUP of Bakers and Confectioners will also bring craftsmanship into the spotlight.
With exhibitors bringing their best and latest to the stand, we asked key industry players what news they are bringing to the Messe Munich, when the gates open to visitors for iba ’23 in October.
We are just one summer away from the most anticipated bakery event of the hemisphere. With planning in full swing, Susann Seidemann, Exhibition Director, iba, shares the organizer’s insights into preparations, logistics, guides and tips ahead of the October 22-26 show.
The Central Association of the German Bakery Trade will have a new location at iba this year. From October 22 to 26, the association will be present in Hall A4.230, for an easier direct interaction with bakers there.
Visitors to the iba trade show can look forward to popular highlights as well as new program entries this year. For example, the iba.SPEAKERS AREA will host specialist presentations and discussions with an international focus. The iba.FORUM will provide information on all aspects of the national baking and confectionery industry with a focus on the German bakery craft.
iba 2023 will introduce a new hall structure. The organizers announced the halls will be grouped by topic this year: packaging technology in hall B1, and production technology and equipment in halls A1, A2, B2, B3, C1 and C2.
Exhibitors for iba 2023 can now begin the registration process for the event set to take place on October 22-26, 2023, organizers announced.
The second edition of iba.Connecting Experts gears up to stream the virtual event from October 25 to 28, structured around four focus points: ‘connect’, ‘discover’, ‘learn’ and ‘entertain’.
