HostMilano has always been one of the world's largest and most influential events dedicated to the hospitality and catering industry. The international trade fair HoReCa, Coffee machine and professional appliances has earned an impeccable reputation as the best arena to discover the latest trends and technologies that are redefining these industries. With a long history of success, the 2023 edition promises to offer even more, with a range of exhibitors presenting cutting-edge innovations and sustainability solutions.
HostMilano will be held at Rho Fieramilano from 13 to 17 October 2023. In this article we take stock of what the 43rd edition has in store.
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Sustainable innovation, in all its forms, will return to centre stage at Fieramilano in Rho, from 13 to 17 October, thanks to HostMilano. Much more than just a trade fair: seminars, conferences and workshops will enable Host participants to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the HoReCa sector.
| There are currently 1,826 confirmed exhibitors, 40% of whom come from around 50 countries, including the USA, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland and the UK. |
The 2023 edition presents an overview of the sector divided into three macro-areas to offer visitors a detailed and comprehensive view of the entire industry:
In particular, the bar and coffee sectors converge in the acclaimed SIC, the International Coffee Fair, which hosts a broad representation of Italian and foreign companies involved in the entire supply chain. This covers the entire journey, starting from raw coffee and embracing the roasting stages, alternative extraction methods and machines for preparing the finished product. The aim is to meet the growing demand of a customers’ base that no longer sees coffee as a mere commodity, but as a unique speciality.
A major trend in the hospitality and catering industry is the increasing emphasis on digitisation and sustainability. The 2023 edition of HostMilano will showcase solutions and products that meet this growing need. From the production of more energy efficient equipment to responsible waste management, exhibitors will present solutions that reduce environmental impact without compromising quality or customer experience. From intelligent AI-supported interfaces to automation, kitchen technology will see implementation as part of a broader circular economy.
In this sense, investing in digitisation and sustainable innovation involves upgrading equipment, accessories and add-ons, as well as promoting ecological projects. This trend is clearly reflected in the sector data. According to Future Market Insights, a market research company, the global food equipment market will be worth $44 billion this year and is expected to grow at an average of +5.6% to reach $76 billion by 2032.
In addition, to promoting sustainability through the products and projects presented during the event, HostMilano is actively committed to incorporating sustainable practices into its organisation, as part of Fiera Milano's ESG strategy. This includes a series of initiatives aimed at using renewable energy sources, reducing water and energy consumption, and recovering materials used in fittings. In addition, there is the ambitious target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2030, in line with the Net Zero Carbon Event initiative promoted by UFI - Global Association of the Exhibition Industry.
At SLIM Srl we design, prototype and develop light signalling products for Ho.Re.Ca. equipment. At the Host 2023 fair, we will take part in the event with a dedicated stand (Hall 22P - Stand T69) to show industry professionals the most suitable signalling solutions for different applications. Click on the link to request your ticket and visit us at the fair.
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