Increase in foreign visitors at Macfrut 2018

The 35th edition of Macfrut was an extraordinary occasion, with attendance at the three-day event up 15% to 43,000, 25% of whom came from abroad. Within the expo, the Tropical Fruit Congress was held for the first time, gathering 300 professionals from the global mango and avocado supply chains. Renzo Piraccini, president of Macfrut, said,

“This year we hosted a trade fair that generates business not only during this event but also throughout the year.”

Macfrut was also a great opportunity for Colombia. Adriana Senior Mojica, president of CCI Colombia, said,

“Colombia had 25 companies at the event producing tropical fruits of great interest to Italy and the world. At Macfrut 2018, we managed to attract new customers not only from Europe but also from China, Abu Dhabi and South Korea.”

Great enthusiasm was also expressed by the delegation from Uzbekistan, represented by Ulugbek Bekchanov:

“This was our second year in a row at Macfrut. This year we decided to set up a collective stand so that three companies could exhibit their fresh and dried fruits. Professionals from all over the world, especially from Eastern European countries, Asia, the Persian Gulf and our long-term customers from Russia showed interest in our products Therefore, it was a very fruitful trade fair for us, certainly the best one this year.’

The next edition of Macfrut will be held from 8 to 10 May 2019 at the Rimini Expo Centre.