At SIGEP World, organised by IEG – Italian Exhibition Group, in Italy at Rimini Expo Centre from 16 January for five days, with 1.300 brands across 30 halls, foodservice will take centre stage alongside some of the world’s most renowned pastry chefs.
“This will happen through special projects and thematic platforms,” announces Corrado Peraboni, CEO of IEG, “which connect products, supply chains and business.” Marco Carniello, IEG’s CBO, adds: “Luxury Hotel Food Experience, Sustainability District, Innovation Bar, Gelato Meets Chains and Pizza (R)evolution are the lenses through which we will tell the story of the sector’s transformation.” Flavia Morelli, head of IEG’s Food & Beverage Division, specifies: “They range from the role of food in high-end hospitality to the evolution of bar concepts, sustainable supply chains and the strategies of international chains.”
GELATO AND PIZZA: STRATEGIC LEVERS FOR GLOBAL FOODSERVICE
At SIGEP World 2026, gelato is not only a symbol of Italian craftsmanship but also a strategic asset for the international foodservice industry. Gelato Meets Chains will address international restaurant, hotel, coffee shops and bakery chains, promoting the integration of artisanal, soft and frozen gelato into global menus.
Pizza will be showcased through Pizza (R)evolution, highlighting both an iconic product and an industrial and business platform. A comprehensive overview of ingredients and flours, technologies, ovens and equipment, solutions and service formats for independent pizzerias as well as international chains.
