Italian Trade Shows 2005-2007

ITALY

Promotion Opportunities

Italian Trade Shows and Export Promotion Opportunities 2005-2007

2005

Approved by:
Robin Gray
U.S. Embassy

Prepared by:
Dana Biasetti

Report Highlights

This report provides details of Italian trade shows for 2005-2007, and other marketing opportunities and events that USDA FAS Rome, Italy is planning on organizing in support of U.S. companies in the agro-food sectors interested in entering or increasing sales within the Italian market.

SECTION I. REPORT HIGHLIGHTS AND DISCLAIMER

The promotional activities listed are provided for informational purposes only. No endorsement should be implied unless specifically stated. Terms and conditions of participation are the responsibility of the activity organizer. The views regarding the trade shows expressed in this report are intended to illustrate the general effectiveness of participation for U.S. companies. It must be noted that there will always be exceptions depending on the product in question.

Following is a listing of major Italian trade shows for 2005-2007. The purpose of this listing is to inform U.S. companies in the agricultural, fishery and forest product sectors of potential export opportunities to Italy, and upcoming trade events. Please note that dates are subject to change during the course of the year. Please contact the show organizer directly for further information.

SECTION II. LISTING OF ITALIAN TRADE SHOWS FOR 2005-2007 IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY LOCATION

BOLOGNA

Bologna Fiere
Piazza Costituzione 6
40128 Bologna - Italy
Tel. (011) (39) 051 282111
Fax: (011) (39) 051 282332
www.bolognafiere.it

Name of Event: LINEAPELLE
Type of Show: International Exhibition of Leathers, Accessories, Components, Synthetic Products and Models for Footwear, Leather Goods, Leatherwear and Furnishings
Frequency: twice a year
Date: October 11-13, 2006
www.lineapelle-fair.it

Name of Event: QUADRUM SACA
Type of Show: Exhibition of Moldings, Frames, Accessories, Technologies, Graphics
Frequency: once a year
Date: February 16-10, 2006
www.quadrumsaca.com

Name of Event : SAIE
Type of Show: International Building Exhibition
Frequency: once a year
Date: October 25-29, 2006
www.saie.bolognafiere.it

Name of Event: SAIEDUE
Type of Show: International Exhibition on Interior Architecture, Building Renewal Technologies and Finishing
Frequency: once a year
Date: March 14-18, 2006
www.saiedue.it

Name of Event : SANA
Type of Show: International Natural Food
Frequency: once a year
Date: September7-10, 2006
www.fierecom.it

Name of Event: ZOOMARK INTERNATIONAL
Type of Show: International Exhibition of Products and Accessories for Pets
Frequency: every 2 years
Date: 2007 TBD
www.zoomark.it

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service in Italy and the U.S. Department of Commerce's Foreign Commercial Service are already working on organizing and recruiting for the U.S. Pavilion at Zoomark 2007.

In the past, our U.S. Pavilions at Zoomark have provided an excellent and low-cost opportunity for U.S. exhibitors to crack the lucrative Italian and European market for pet food and supplies.  In 2005 the USA Pavilion hosted 25 U.S. pet food and accessories companies. Italian television news programs RAI and Fininvest ran extensive press coverage of the American products present at the show, and U.S. pet food companies reported $500,000 in actual sales, with projected sales of over $4 million.

Zoomark International 2007 is a not-to-be-missed platform for networking with old and new partners and testing directly the impact your products and marketing strategies have on the over 20 thousand qualified buyers coming from all parts of the world to attend the show.  At Zoomark 2007 we will be offering not only a turnkey booth, but also a full package of market-entry services including updated electronic lists of distributors, agents and buyers in the pet sector, that will be granted ONLY to the U.S. exhibitors at Zoomark 2007.

BOLZANO

Fiera Bolzano Spa
Piazza Fiera 1,
39100 Bolzano - Italy
Tel: (011) (39) (0471) 516000
Fax: (011) (39) (0471) 516111
www.fierabolzano.it

Name of Event:  BAUSCHAU
Type of Show: Trade Show for Building and Construction
Frequency: every 2 years
Date: February 2007 tbd
www.fierabolzano.it/bauschau2007/index.html

Name of Event:  HOTEL BOLZANO
Type of Show: International Trade Show for Hotels, Bars and Restaurants
Frequency: once a year
Date: October 23-26, 2006
www.fierabolzano.it

Name of Event:  INTERPOMA
Type of Show: International Trade Show for Apple Growing, Storage and Marketing
Frequency: once a year
Date: November 9-11, 2006
www.fierabolzano.it

CESENA

AGRI CESENA S.p.A.
Via Dismano 3845,
47020 Pievesestina di Cesena (FC) - Italy
Tel: (011) (39) 547 317435
Fax: (011) (39) 547 318431
www.agricesena.it

Name of Event: MACFRUT
Type of Show: International Exhibition of Plants, Technologies and Services for the Production, Conditioning, Marketing and Transport of Fruit and Vegetables
Frequency: once a year
Date: May 4-7, 2006
www.agricesena.com

Name of Event: ORTOMAC
Type of Show: Horticultural, Seeds and Strawberries Exhibition
Frequency: once a year
Date: January 2006 TBD
www.ortomac.it

GENOA

Fiera di Genova
Piazzale J.F. Kennedy,1
16129 Genoa - Italy
Tel: (011) (39) 010 53911
Fax: (011) (39) 010 5391270
www.fiera.ge.it

Name of Event: EUROFLORA
Type of Show: Flowers and Plants Exhibition
Frequency: every five years
Date: November 11-13, 2005
www.fiera.ge.it

Name of Event: SAPORE DI MARE
Type of Show: Sea Fishing Exhibition
Frequency: once a year
Date: November 11-13, 2005
www.fiera.ge.it/saporedimare

Name of Event: TECNHOTEL
Type of Show: International Hospitality Show
Frequency: once a year
Date: 10-13 November, 2006
www.tecnhotel-online.it

GORIZIA

Azienda Fiere Gorizia
v. della Barca, 15
34170 - Gorizia - Italy
Phone +39.0481.520430
Fax +39.0481.520279
www.goriziafiere.it

Name of Event: MITTELMODA
Type of Show: International Contest for Young Fashion Designers
Frequency: once a year
Date: September 8-9, 2006
www.mittelmoda.com

MILAN

Fiera Milano Spa
Piazzale Giulio Cesare
20145 Milan - Italy
Tel: (011) (39) 02 49971 
Fax: (011) (39) 02 4997 7963
www.fieramilano.com

 Name of Event: MIFUR
Type of Show: International Leather & Furs Exhibition
Frequency: once a year
Date: March 15-19, 2006
www.mifur.com 

Name of Event:  MIPEL
Type of Show: International Leather Goods Market
Frequency: twice a year
Date: September 21-24, 2006
www.mipel.com

Name of Event: MIWINE
Type of Show: Professional Exhibition of Wine and Distillates
Frequency: every 2 years
Date: June 12-14, 2006
www.miwine.it

Name of Event:  MODA IN - TESSUTO & ACCESSORI
Type of Show: Textile Proposals
Frequency: twice a year
Date: February 14 – 17, 2006
www.modain.it

Name of Event: SALONE DEL COMPLEMENTO D'ARREDO
Type of Show: Furnishing Accessories Exhibition
Frequency: once a year
Date: April 5-10, 2006
www.cosmit.it

Name of Event: SALONE INTERNAZIONALE DEL MOBILE
Type of Show: Design Furniture Fair
Frequency: once a year
Date: April 5-10, 2006
www.cosmit.it

Name of Event: SASMIL
Type of Show: International Exhibition of Accessories and Semi-finished Products for the Furniture, Upholstered Furniture and the Woodworking Industry
Frequency: every 2 years
Date: May 16-20, 2006
www.cosmit.it

Name of Event: XYLEXPO
Type of Show: International Biennial Wood Working Machinery and Accessories Exhibition
Frequency: every 2 years
Date: May 16-20, 2006
www.ACIMALL.com

PADUA

Padova Fiere Spa
Via N. Tommaseo 59,
35131 Padua– Italy
Tel: (011) (39) 049 840111
Fax: (011) (39) 049 840532
www.padovafiere.it

Name of Event:  FLORMART - MIFLOR
Type of Show: International Horticultural and Gardening Exhibition
Frequency: biannual
Date: February 17-19, 2006
September 15-17, 2006
www.padovafiere.it

Name of Event: TECNOHORTUS
Type of Show: Professional Horticulture Exhibition
Frequency: once a year
Date: December 1-3, 2006
www.tecnohortus.it

PARMA

Fiera di Parma
Via Rizzi 67/a
43031 Parma – Italy
Tel: (011) (39) 0521 9961
Fax: (011) (39) 0521 996270
www.fiere.parma.it

Name of Event: CIBUS
Type of Show: International Food Exhibition
Frequency: every 2 years
Date: May 4-8, 2006
www.cibus.fiereparma.it

Name of Event: DOLCE ITALIA
Type of Show: Confectionery Exhibition
Frequency: every 2 years
Date: May 4-7, 2006
www.cibus.fiereparma.it

PORDENONE

Pordenone Fiere
V.le Treviso 1
33170 Pordenone – Italy
Tel: (011)(39) 0434 232111
Fax: (011)(39) 0434 570415
www.fierapordenone.it

Name of Event:  EDILEST
Type of Show: Exhibition of Building Technologies and Materials. Building Restoration and Maintenance
Frequency: once a year
Date: September 8-17, 2006
www.fierapordenone.it

Name of Event: MOBILIA
Type of Show: Exhibition of Interior Design, Furniture, Lighting
Frequency: once a year
Date: September 8-17, 2006
www.fierapordenone.it

Name of Event:  SASLE
Type of Show: Exhibition of Semi Finished Products in Wood for the Furniture Industry
Frequency: every 2 years
Date: September 8-17, 2006
www.fierapordenone.it

RIMINI

Rimini Fiera S.p.A .
Via Emilia 155,
47900 Rimini – Italy
Tel: (011) (39) 0541 744.476
Fax: (011) (39) 0541 744.751
www.fierarimini.it

Name of Event: MEDITERRANEAN SEAFOOD EXHIBITION
Type of Show: Show of Mediterranean Seafood and Processing Technology
Frequency: once a year
Date: February 4-7, 2006
www.riminifiera.it

The Mediterranean Seafood Exhibition at Rimini is an international trade show for the seafood and fish sector. ASMI has participated in this show for many years, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service in Italy plans to continue working with U.S. seafood cooperators and American companies to participate at the show.

Seafood consumption in Italy has been rising steadily over the last decade. There is an increasing demand for value-added seafood products that are convenient and easy to prepare. Sixty-five percent of seafood consumption in Italy is consumed by the HRI sector. U.S. wild salmon has established a niche for itself in the Italian market, positioning itself as the highest quality smoked salmon available. The main varieties presently exported to the Italian market are the Alaska sockeye and Coho salmon. However, there are many other opportunities for U.S. products such as cod, lobster, surimi, tuna, crab and shrimp. FAS Italy expects to raise awareness on the quality and diversity of U.S. products, and increase U.S. seafood sales in Italy and Europe as a result of participating in the trade show.

Name of Event: MIA
Type of Show: International Food Show
Frequency: once a year
Date: February 4-7, 2006
www.riminifiera.it

Name of Event: PIANETA BIRRA
Type of Show: International Exhibition of Beers & Beverages, Snacks, Fittings for Pubs and Pizza Parlors Equipment
Frequency: once a year
Date: February 4-7, 2006
www.riminifiera.it

Pianeta Birra trade show in Rimini is an international beer and beverage show. Last year’s event had over 97,000 specialized visitors and 700 exhibitors. The exhibition, strictly reserved for trade members only (wholesalers, distributors, importers, restaurateurs, venue owners, and HRI professionals), is divided into thematic areas: beer, water, fruit juices, wine, coffee and cocktails. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service in Italy plans to work with AOB (Association of Brewers), other U.S. Cooperators and American beer companies interested in exhibiting at the show, to promote U.S. beer varieties and microbrew/craft beer. FAS Italy plans to help U.S. exhibitors identify the appropriate importers, achieve distribution for their product, and conduct business in the Italian market.

Last year, Post in collaboration with AOB, o rganized a tasting of 8 American new-to-market micro-brewed beers for a select group of Italian beverage importers, distributors, HRI and members of the specialized press. The event resulted in $300,000 in actual sales with projected sales of over $ 2 million.  

Name of Event: SIGEP
Type of Show: International Exhibition for Artisan Production of Ice-cream, Pastry, Confectionery and Bakery
Frequency: once a year
Date: January 21-25, 2006
www.riminifiera.it

TURIN

Lingotto Fiere S.p.a.
Via Nizza 294
10126 Torino - Italy
Tel: (011) (39) 011 6644111
Fax: (011) (39) 011 6646642
www.lingottofiere.it

Name of Event:  RESTRUCTURA
Type of Show: Food Fair
Frequency: once a year
Date: 26-30 October, 2006
www.restructura.com

VERONA

Ente Autonomo per le Fiere di Verona
Viale del lavoro 8
37135 Verona – Italy
Tel: (011) (39) 045 8298111
Fax: (011) (39) 045 8298288
www.veronafiere.it

Name of Event: ABITARE IL TEMPO
Type of Show: Manufacturers of Furniture and other related Interior Decorating Products
Frequency: once a year
Date: September 21-25, 2006
www.abitareiltempo.com

Name of Event: AGRIFOOD
Type of Show: International Exhibition of Fresh Produce, Safety and Typical Agro-Foods
Frequency: every 2 years
Date: October 16-19, 2006
www.verona.fiere.it

Name of Event: EUROCARNE
Type of Show: International Meat Processing and Conservation Fair
Frequency: every three years May 11-14, 2006
www.verona.fiere.it

Name of Event: FIERACAVALLI
Type of Show: International Horse Show & Exhibition of Equestrian Activities and Equipment
Frequency: once a year
Date: November 9-12, 2006
www.verona.fiere.it

Name of Event: FIERAGRICOLA
Type of Show: International Agricultural and Animal Farming Exhibition
Frequency: once a year
Date: February 9-12, 2006
www.verona.fiere.it

Name of Event: PESCARE
Type of Show: International Fishery Fair
Frequency: once a year
Date: February 25-27, 2006
www.verona.fiere.it

Name of Event: SOL
Type of Show: International Virgin Oil Fair
Frequency: once a year
Date: February 6-10, 2006
www.verona.fiere.it

Name of Event: VINITALY
Type of Show: Wine & Spirits Trade Exhibition
Frequency: once a year
Date: April 6-10, 2006
www.verona.fiere.it

SECTION III. Other Promotional Activities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Foreign Agricultural Service in Italy plans on working with Cooperators and STRGs (who have expressed an interest in the Italian market or already have planned MAP activities), on a U.S. Food Service Promotion. The pre-Christmas and spring periods may be the optimal time in which to host this function, or during the 2006 Winter Olympics that will be hosted by Italy in Turin from February 11-26.

The HRI Food Service in Italy offers opportunities for U.S. suppliers in products such as fish and seafood, ethnic foods, dried fruits and nuts, fruit juices and wine. The U.S. Food Service Promotion will provide FAS Cooperators the opportunity to collectively reaffirm and reinforce existing contacts, make new ones and introduce new products. With the assistance of a renowned Chef, Post plans to effectively demonstrate the use of U.S. products in Italian cuisine, and incorporate U.S. and world recipes for the food service. This event will show the HRI Food Service buyers the availability, variety of U.S. foods and beverages in this market and demonstrate how these products can be used and adapted to the Italian consumer tastes.

SECTION IV. Contact Information

Should you need any further assistance or information pertaining to this report, please contact:

Dana Biasetti
Marketing Specialist
Office of Agricultural Affairs,
American Embassy
Via Veneto 119,
Rome 00187, Italy
Tel: (011) (39) 06 4674 2396
Fax: (011) (39) 06 4788 7008
E-mail: dana.biasetti@usda.gov
Website: www.usembassy.it/agtrade/