Annual global per capita meat consumption is also increasing, especially in Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Global annual meat consumption is expected to reach 35.3 kg by 2025, an increase of 1.3 kg with respect to the reference period. This growth will be driven mainly by poultry (131,255 kt rtc in 2025 compared to 115,247 kt rtc in 2016).
In 2025 world meat exports are expected to grow by 23% with respect to the reference period, around half of which will be shipped to developed countries (80% beef and chicken). Beef exports from the United States will make up more than a quarter of total trade, while exports from the European Union will see only marginal growth due to strong competition from North and South America.
In this scenario, MEAT-TECH 2018 is a key event for industry players. 50% of available space has already been booked by leading Italian and international companies, making this a unique opportunity to assess the potential and efficiency of the most innovative technologies for processing, packaging and distributing meat.
The companies that have already booked their exhibition space are highly representative. These include: C.R.M., Coligroup, Colussi Ermes, Erre-Ci-A, Europrodotti, Fessmann, Handtmann Italia, Inotec, Inox Meccanica, Laska, M.A.V. Engineering, Nowicki, Process-Pack International, Pulsar Industry, Risco, Techpartner, Travaglini, Ulma Packaging, Ve.Ma.C. and Velati for the processing and packaging sector; Europrodotti and Metroz Essences for the ingredients sector; Erre-Ci-A, GB Bernucci, Minerva Group and Walsroder Casings for equipment and materials.
This edition of the show will benefit from being held concurrently with IPACK-IMA and also from inclusion in the suite of trade fairs known as The Innovation Alliance. This will give participating companies the opportunity to showcase their distinctive qualities to the large numbers of professionals from the world of large-scale distribution, retail and the food industry who will be attending the industry-wide event.
IPACK-IMA 2018 - CONNECTING COMMUNITIES