Scheduled in Parma from October 24 to 27, the 2023 edition of the trade fair will showcase trends and innovations in the Italian and international food machinery industry.
Mechanics for the F&B industry is one of the sectors of excellence in Italian manufacturing; with over 2,100 active companies and 61,000 employees, the sector generated a turnover of 15.7 billion euros in 2022. Compared to 2019, turnover grew by +7.6%, while the workforce recorded an increase of +11.7%. This industry also represents one of the Made in Italy sectors most suited to international markets, with exports of 8 billion euros in 2022 (+24.2% compared to 2012). In the first six months of 2023, compared to the same period of 2022, the export trend is growing (+16.4%), and at the end of 2023 it is estimated to close with a value of approximately 8.8 billion (+10% compared to 2022).
