OVER 300 FOOD MARKET SUPPLIERS FROM 30 COUNTRIES AT THE MAIN FOOD EXHIBITION OF THE YEAR
THE 26TH CENTRAL ASIAN INTERNATIONAL FOOD INDUSTRY EXHIBITION - FOODEXPO QAZAQSTAN 2024 WILL BE HELD IN THREE PAVILIONS OF THE ATAKENT KCBC FROM NOVEMBER 13 TO 15.
FoodExpo Qazaqstan is a key event in the food industry of Kazakhstan, bringing together leading manufacturers, suppliers and industry experts. In 2024, over 300 suppliers/manufacturers from 30 countries will be exhibitors, offering food products and beverages, equipment and technologies, ingredients and spices, as well as packaging and labels. 9 Polish companies will present their export offers: gluten-free products, organic products, confectionery, fish products, glazed jelly beans and soft drinks.
The exhibition will be held against the backdrop of significant growth in the food industry in Kazakhstan. In 2024, this industry continues to demonstrate sustainable development, which is due to both internal reforms and access to international markets. Kazakhstan is actively introducing innovative technologies and attracting investment in food production, which helps improve the quality and competitiveness of local goods. Over the past 10 years, food production in the Republic of Kazakhstan has increased 3 times. According to the results of 2023, the industry showed an increase of 1.5% (comparable prices) in monetary terms compared to the previous year, it amounted to 3,125.2 billion KZT.
In January 2024, the Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan approved the Comprehensive Plan for the Development of the Food and Processing Industry. Within its framework, existing processing plants will be modernized and new ones will be created, taking into account the potential for import substitution and export orientation of the Republic, the specialization of regions, the availability of raw material base and logistics.
The participants of the exhibition include leading companies from Kazakhstan and other countries, such as Elite Food Import, LTD (Kazakhstan), LUCKY (Georgia), IL TOV LTD (Kazakhstan), SriLankaTeaBOARD (Sri Lanka), aT Korea (South Korea), Sweet Premium (Kazakhstan), USAPEEC (USA), UsmeatExport Federation (USA), Agrosila Holding (Russia), ARPA (Kazakhstan), Brest Meat Processing Plant (Belarus), United Trading System (Kazakhstan), MIRATORG (Russia), KARKYN 2023 (Kazakhstan), Prima Kus (Kazakhstan), Sultan Marketing (Kazakhstan), AM2C (France), AmandusKahl Gmbh & CO. KG (Germany), MULTIVAC (Kazakhstan\Germany), POLAIR (Russia), RussellFinex (Belgium), Storm Technology (Kazakhstan), Frigoglass Eurasia (Russia), GOSTOL (Slovenia), Favorit Techno (Kazakhstan), Neo Chemical (Kazakhstan), NEOS (Russia), New Bio (Russia) and many others. The stands will feature both individual expositions and large national groups.
The traditional FoodForum Qazaqstan 2024 will be held as part of the exhibition, where the main topic of discussion will be “Stable growth and effective strategies in the production and sale of food and beverages”. Visitors will also be able to participate in master classes and practical sessions on current topics, such as entering shelves of retail, marketplace trends and branding.
Particular attention will be paid to the Plenary Session with the participation of representatives of relevant ministries and industry associations. The discussion will focus on the promotion of the Made in Kazakhstan brand and the entry of domestic products into international markets, which is especially important in the context of global competition. There will also be an annual professional tasting competition “Best Product of FoodExpo Qazaqstan 2024” with the presentation of the exhibition’s quality mark.
As part of the exhibition, there will be a retail center specially organized for direct negotiations between retail chains and distributors. This space will become a key platform for establishing business contacts, discussing cooperation terms and concluding profitable contracts. Thanks to the retail center, exhibition participants will be able to effectively interact, which will contribute to the development of partnership relations and expansion of business opportunities.
The FoodExpo Qazaqstan 2024 exhibition promises to be a significant event not only for the food industry of Kazakhstan, but also for the entire Central Asian region. Among the main advantages of the exhibition is a unique opportunity for participants to establish direct contacts with key market players, discuss current industry trends and find new partners for long-term cooperation.
It should be noted that in parallel with FoodExpo Qazaqstan 2024, Horex & Clean Expo Qazaqstan and QazPack exhibitions will be held.
The event is supported by the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Almaty city and the Kazakh Academy of Nutrition.
The official partner is the National Center for Agricultural Support (KOWR) .
The organizers of the exhibition - ITECA Kazakhstan Exhibition Company and ICA Events Group of Companies will ensure a high level of organization and holding of the event, which makes it a must-see for all industry professionals.
Visit the Central Asian International Food Industry Exhibition - FoodExpo Qazaqstan 2024 from November 13 to 15, Atakent KCBC.
