After the success of Fi Europe 2005, this important event is set to be even bigger and better in 2007. Held every two years in a major European city, Fi Europe attracts all the major players in the food ingredients industry. It’s where buyers, sellers, scientists and innovators come together to set the menu for the future. Just take a look at what was achieved in Paris in 2005, and you’ll soon see why it’s vital to book for a place at Fi Europe 2007 in London.

POPULAR AND WELL ATTENDED

The total number of attendees in 2005 was 19,535*, nearly an 11% increase on the attendance figures for the previous show in 2003.

*Visitor attendance: 13,084. Other attendance: 6,451

TOP RANKING VISITORS

Over 60% of visitors to Fi Europe 2005 were decision-making managers. Of these, almost 25% were CEOs, Presidents or MDs. Their main areas of responsibility were equally impressive, with over 28% in Marketing & Sales and almost 24% in R&D. The best place to find such a top-level audience again is of course at Fi Europe 2007!

VISITOR SATISFACTION WAS HIGH

Our visitors confirmed confirmed that most of their main objectives were met during Fi Europe 2005, as shown in the graph below.

1,117 EXHIBITORS AND 75% INTEND TO COME BACK

The number of companies exhbiting at Fi Europe 2005 was 1,117. We also managed to welcome more than 150 new exhibitors to our 2005 show. Another remarkable fact is that 72% of our exhibitors come back year after year - in fact, 75% of our exhibitors at Fi Europe 2005 said that they intended to exhibit again at Fi Europe 2007!

MORE THAN 10 NEW CONTACTS FOR 77% OF EXHIBITORS

The main aim of exhibitors is to make new contacts - and 77% were highly succesful in 2005, making more than 10 new business contacts each! Meeting people and seeing products in person is hugely important - and extremely valuable.

HIGH QUALITY

Both the number (73%) and quality (81%) of the visitors rated as 'good to excellent' by the exhibitors were high. The exhibitors were judged even more favourably by the visitors, who assessed the number and quality of 'good to excellent' exhibitors at 85%.

MAIN PURPOSE OF EXHIBITING IN 2005

Our exhibitors confirmed that their main purposes of exhibiting during Fi Europe 2005 were met, as shown in the graph below.