Why you need to visit WorldFood Warsaw 2017

As Poland’s leading food and drink exhibitions, WorldFood Warsaw offers some brilliant benefits for attendees. So why should you head to Warsaw’s EXPO XXI exhibition centre between 11-13 April and attend this major event in Poland’s food and beverage calendar?
 

WorldFood Warsaw: The gateway to Poland’s food & drink sector

WorldFood Warsaw attracts over 4,000 industry buyers operating in Poland and Central Europe annually, alongside 250 exhibitors displaying their latest products.
 
Representatives of regional distributors, retailers, manufacturers and associations come together to make vital business connections, get business information unavailable anywhere else in the world, and to seek out the latest innovative products from Polish and foreign companies.

It is not just domestic companies exhibiting at WorldFood Warsaw. Things are very much international at this event. Businesses from a globe-spanning array of countries, including the UK, Thailand, South Africa and India, will be at the show – bringing a plethora of food products perfect for Polish palettes.

2016’s show had a particular focus on organic and health foods, one of Poland’s fastest growing food and drink sectors, with a full day of events tailored specifically to healthy eating. EcoFood at WorldFood Warsaw returns in 2017. Be sure to check it out at the event in person to catch the hottest trends coming from the Polish health food sector here.

There is also the unique VIP buyer programme – a chance for producers to get direct one-on-one contact with buyers and representatives from Poland’s biggest food retail, restaurant, café and hotel operators. They are all on the lookout for top quality imported goods. This is your chance to cut out the middle man and deal directly with the food figures who matter. Get in touch for more information.
 

Poland is a fantastic food & drink market

Poland as a food market is characterised by changing consumer habits, a healthy regard for innovation and a demand for imported foods. Food and beverage imports total roughly $18 billion annually, hinting at the big wins and is quickly becoming the Central European export nation of choice for international companies.

Poland is the largest economy in Central and Eastern Europe, with a GDP of $524 billion, making it sixth biggest in the EU too. Growth rates are expected to average between 2.5% and 2.9% over the next two years as well. Indeed, over the past decade Poland’s GDP has more than doubled.

Poland proved resilient to the effects of the 2009 global economic slowdown. Since 2008, the nation has enjoyed cumulative GDP growth of 19% demonstrating Poland’s solid economic fundamentals and stability.

A favourable location, east of Germany, provides easy access to Russia as well as South-Eastern Europe – ideal for setting up European-wide distribution networks.

Polish consumers are increasingly internationally minded, with more Poles travelling abroad than ever before. A growing taste for international cuisines, tastes and foods is spreading across Poland – making WorldFood Warsaw a vital stop for buyers looking to import overseas produce to satiate Poles’ increasingly exotic appetites. 

What’s more, roughly two thirds of all new food and beverage product launches in 2015 in Central Europe happened in Poland. Essentially, Poland is the region’s food innovation capital and is populated by a food-savvy people who desire quality.
 
Interested in visiting the show? You have just under one month to get ready. But, for visitors and exhibitors alike, WorldFood Warsaw is a must-attend event. Contact us now to learn more about Poland’s biggest food exhibition and let us know if you are planning on coming.

 

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