Delighted about the newly sealed partnership between IPM ESSEN and HortEx Vietnam (from left to right): Oliver P. Kuhrt, Kuno Jacobs, Nguyen Ba Vinh, and Thomas Kufen. (Image source: Messe Essen)

The upcoming edition of HortEx Vietnam is preparing to kick off from 13-15 March 2024 at the SECC Saigon Exhibition & Convention Centre in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

IPM ESSEN will exclusively manage the acquisition of exhibitors from the DACH region and other nations with high relevance in the global horticultural market, such as Italy and Ecuador. In addition, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) states that the parties are aiming for a long-term partnership beyond 2026. The contract was signed as part of a business delegation trip on the occasion of the Metalex metalworking trade fair, which was also attended by the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Messe Essen, Thomas Kufen.

"We are very pleased that we have succeeded in taking a further step towards the internationalisation of the worlds leading trade fair for horticulture," said CEO of Messe Essen, Oliver P. Kuhrt, at the signing of the cooperation agreement. "With this cooperation, we are demonstrating our presence in a rapidly growing market and enabling companies from Germany, Austria and Switzerland in particular to establish new contacts and business relationships." 

Numerous opportunities are opening up for the horticultural industry in Vietnam, with the market showing an average annual growth rate of 8% and the export rate having doubled in the last five years. 

For more information, visit: https://www.hortex-vietnam.com/ 

The exhibit space area has crossed 600,800 sq ft, covering all four halls of the centre and making it the largest trade show floor in IPPE’s history. (Image source: IPPE)

The 2024 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is set to kick off on 30 January next year at the Georgia World Congress Centre in Atlanta, Georgia

This time, the exhibit space area has crossed 600,800 sq ft, covering all four halls of the centre and making it the largest trade show floor in IPPE’s history. The show has managed to secure more than 1,295 exhibitors, and will be providing attendees with a full week of education programmes, innovative technology, engaging activities on the show floor and enhanced networking opportunities with industry leaders from the animal food, meat, and poultry and egg industries. 

Besides showcasing the latest technology, equipment and services used in the production and processing of animal food, meat, and poultry and egg products, IPPE will also combine the expertise from the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the US Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the Meat Institute, featuring more than 80 hours of dynamic education sessions focused on current industry issues.

Show organisers were pleased with the expanded show floor square footage and the level of exhibitor participation. “This is going to be an exciting show that you will not want to miss,” they stated. 

For more information and to register, visit: www.ippexpo.org

First class cherry tomatoes – the fruits of foliar feeding using Omex soluble nutrient products. (Image source: Omex)

Omex Agrifluids will be exhibiting a full range of company products at Indias biggest agri show KISAN 2023, taking place from 13-17 December in Pune, Maharashtra

ICSE is the biggest and only agri input event catering to a number of industries including agrochemicals, bioproducts and fertilisers, among others. (Image source: PMFAI)

PMFAI has announced its International Crop-Science Exhibition (ICSE), Indias biggest agri inputs trade show with concurrent plenary session which will be organised from 8-9 February 2024 in JW Mariott Marquis, Dubai

Around 500 exhibitors from 50 different countries are ready to showcase their products and services. (Image source: VIV MEA)

The fourth edition of VIV MEA 2023, the International feed-to-food trade show for the Middle East and African region, gears up for its grand return to Abu Dhabi from 20-22 November 2023

Two years following its successful last edition, VIV MEA joins forces with Horti Agri Next (HAN) MEA, expanding the value chain from seed to food and the industrys response to reconnect in person and nurture valuable business relationships.

The co-location of VIV MEA and HAN MEA 2023 offers a unique opportunity to explore the entire agribusiness industrys spectrum. The events emphasise the interconnectedness of animal production, precision farming, rural cultivation, and advanced horticultural techniques. By showcasing how advancements in one sector can catalyse innovations across the entire food production supply chain, the two trade shows hold particular significance in a region striving to enhance food self-sufficiency.

Some of the key highlights include:

1. FoodTech Transition Square: An-all-new addition to the event, the FoodTech Transition Square in Hall 6 will host a series of sessions, including the AgritectureXchange panel discussions led by Agritecture CEO, Henry Gordon-Smith, as well as speed dating with roundtables session on the first day, and a special programme organised by the Abu Dhabi Agriculture Food and Safety Authority (ADAFSA). Numerous industry leaders will also contribute with vibrant sessions throughout the three days.

2. Aquafeed Extrusion & Nutrition Conference: On 19 November, in the room Capital Suite 13 of ADNEC, a one-day conference with the theme ‘Aquafeed development and investment, ’organised by Perendale Publishers will focus on the topics of the production and extrusion of aquatic feed along with the nutrition and farming for fish and shrimps. 

3. Poultry Marketing Round Table (PMRT): For its third edition, MEAP, WATT Global Media and VIV gather academics, technicians, poultry producers, governors, and end consumers in a Round table to discuss and come up with solutions and clarifications to anticipate to future uncertainties.

The first edition of HAN MEA 2023 offers a unique opportunity for attendees to delve into the world of advanced horticulture. The event explores precision growing, smart irrigation, vertical farming, and more, fostering collaborative connections between researchers, growers, and technology providers to drive the horticultural industry forward.

For more information, visit: www.vivmea.nl or www.hortiagrinext.com

For a detailed schedule of sessions and titles, visit: https://www.vivmea.nl/conferenceprogram/ 

To register, visit: https://www.databadge.net/vivm2023/reg/han/?card=20003113