From January 16 to 20, 2026, the Rimini Exhibition Centre will host SIGEP World, a reference event for the international foodservice industry. The show serves as a key observatory on global trends, evolving consumption patterns, and the technologies shaping the future of the market.
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What's new for 2026
SIGEP World 2026 will introduce new content, analysis and thematic routes that offer an updated perspective on the dynamics reshaping the global foodservice market.
This year's edition further strengthens the show's role as a meeting point for manufacturers, professional operators and international buyers, with a focus on product innovation, technology, emerging consumption trends and new commercial opportunities.
The exhibition areas of SIGEP World 2026
The event will be organized into five exhibition areas, designed to showcase a comprehensive overview of the innovations transforming products, processes and consumer behaviours. Each sector will highlight solutions, trends and technologies tailored to the needs of producers, distributors, international buyers and HoReCa professionals.
Gelato
A dedicated area bringing together ingredients, professional technologies, service models and solutions for large-scale distribution. Highlights will include innovations for recipe consistency, advanced preservation systems and concepts designed for scalable formats and international markets.
Pastry and chocolate
An area focused on solutions for pastry labs, production lines and specialty retail, featuring advanced techniques, premium ingredients, professional equipment and new ideas for high-value breakfasts and desserts. The section will present applications developed to meet the rising demand for high-quality products that integrate easily into foodservice and retail formats.
Coffee
A journey through the entire coffee supply chain - from raw materials and roasting to extraction systems, professional equipment and the evolving language of the coffee experience. This area will offer insights into contemporary formats, consumption trends and opportunities for horeca operators and international retailers.
Bakery
Solutions for professional baking, including next-generation ovens, specialty flours, leavening technologies and ideas for breakfast, savoury snacks and dedicated food corners. This section responds to growing demand - both in Italy and abroad - for consistently high-quality baked goods that adapt easily to different commercial contexts.
Pizza
A complete overview of doughs, equipment, baking technologies and scalable concepts designed for foodservice, franchising and large-scale distribution. Demonstrations and workshops will showcase how to develop products suited to diverse markets and distribution channels, with a focus on quality and scalability.
The exhibition offer also includes areas dedicated to packaging, furnishings, venue design, professional services and digital solutions - sectors that contribute to improved production efficiency, streamlined logistics and higher service-quality standards.
Focus on artisan gelato: growth and the role of the Italian supply chain
The Italian artisan gelato sector continues to strengthen its leadership in Europe. During the most recent summer season, the industry recorded 3% growth, driven by increased out-of-home consumption, high temperatures and a rising preference for natural, premium-quality ingredients. Key European markets - including Germany, Spain and France - also show higher average spending and growing interest in premium and certified products.
Italian artisan gelato remains a strategic category for international chains, gourmet retailers, multi-channel formats and HoReCa operators looking for solutions that perform well in global markets. Its growth is also supported by the competitive strength of Italian companies that specialise in ingredients, professional equipment, production technologies and preservation systems - recognized worldwide as benchmarks for the entire supply chain.
SIGEP World 2026 will spotlight the potential of this category, showcasing innovations in ingredients and semi-finished products, advanced technologies, new service formats and evolving consumption trends in Europe and beyond. For producers and distributors, the sector represents a concrete opportunity to expand in international markets and meet the rising global demand for high-value, natural and locally rooted products.
Information, programme and updates
SIGEP World 2026 will take place at the Rimini Exhibition Centre from January 16 to 20. To view the full programme and access additional information on how to participate, visit the event's official website and social media channels.
Visit the SIGEP 2026 website
