ANUGA OCTOBER 5 - 9,2013 Largest international food and beverage exhibition Welcome to Anuga The most important trade show for the trade and food service/catering market! Final Report - Anuga 2011: Dynamic trade fair generates international business momentum No. 25 / Cologne, 12th October 2011 Good results at Anuga 2011: More than 155,000 buyers from 180 countries * Cologne - the main meeting place for the global food industry * Trade gains momentum thanks to international spectrum of products * Food industry positions itself with commitment to quality and safety * Supporting programme focuses on topics of the future * Partner country Italy impresses with variety and expertise The 31st Anuga came to a close on Wednesday after five days of intense activity. More than 155,000 trade visitors from 180 countries came to Cologne to experience the product range presented by the event's 6,596 suppliers from 100 countries. "Anuga 2011 is the world's most important trading platform for food and beverages - this was once again confirmed by the activity at the trade fair," said Gerald Böse, Chief Executive Officer of Koelnmesse GmbH. "In its role as a summit meeting of the international food industry's leading professionals and government officials, Anuga also plays a key role when it comes to addressing the sector's current agenda and the topics of the future." With its commitment to the quality and safety of food and beverages, the sector established a clear position. The importance of quality was emphasised by Guido Westerwelle, Germany's Foreign Minister, who was on hand to officially open Anuga together with Francesco Saverio Romano, Italy's Minister of Agriculture. "We shouldn't ask only what something costs, but also what it is worth to us," said Westerwelle. Romano was clearly delighted by the very successful presentation by Italy, Anuga's partner country, which more than lived up to its culinary reputation with over 1,000 suppliers. The next Anuga will take place from 5th to 9th October 2013 There are plenty of reasons to join us FOR THE ANUGA Trade Fair . You will meet knowledgeable industry leaders who will address a range of topics, link informative strategies for building your business, and learn how European demographics and psychographics differ from those in the U.S. Put simply, if you want to tap into the vital European business market, you need to be at the ANUGA Trade Fair and Trade Show with TTI Travel, the Trade Fair Travel Specialists! So what are you waiting for? CLICK HERE TO SPEAK WITH OUR TRADE SHOW TRAVEL SPECIALIST!!!