The Fi Europe is known as the premier meeting point for the food industry. As the world’s leading trade fair for food additives, it spotlights innovations and trends shaping the food sector. For years, it’s been a fixed date in our calendar at Erbacher Food Intelligence. This year, we were back in Frankfurt/Main to showcase our tailored ingredients and cutting-edge solutions at Fi Europe 2024.

What made this year special? And why does the fair continue to stand out? Marlen Luxenhofer, Jasmin Lebold, and Felix Weykenat, who represented Erbacher Food Intelligence at the event, share their insights.

Jasmin Lebold: “Fi Europe is the world’s leading trade fair for food additives, making it an essential event for us. Since 2014 – pandemic-related break in 2022 aside – we’ve participated every year. It’s an excellent platform for showcasing our expertise in contract manufacturing of tailored ingredients and establishing ourselves as a trusted partner for customised extrudates and texturates. At the same time, we discover new trends and connect with potential customers.“

Felix Weykenat: “Absolutely. For us, Fi Europe is one of the year’s most important events. It attracts a broad audience of industry professionals, offering valuable opportunities to engage directly with customers, partners, and stakeholders. It’s always fascinating to see the global interest in our products.“

Marlen Luxenhofer: “Our stand was designed to be open and modern, with clean lines and fresh colors reflecting our corporate identity. Key phrases like “Extruded Cereals,” “Textured Vegetable Proteins (TVP),” and “Contract Manufacturing” prominently displayed on the walls succinctly captured our portfolio. A real highlight was our product showcases, featuring samples across various categories – from snacks and breakfast cereals to meat alternatives. Visitors were thrilled to try the products on-site, which was a major draw.“

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Marlen Luxenhofer: “Our high-protein products and TVPs were major talking points. Breadings also garnered significant interest.“

Felix Weykenat: “Exactly, and our crisps – perfect as ingredients in bars or chocolate – caught many eyes. Beyond these classic applications, there was palpable interest in innovative meat alternatives.“

Jasmin Lebold: “Many visitors were impressed by the versatility of our ingredients, including recipe customisation, shape, color, and quality. Gluten-free options, high-protein ingredients, and TVPs stood out as highlights. I had fascinating discussions with attendees from Thailand, Israel, South America, and across Europe, including Italy, Spain, and Turkey.“

Marlen Luxenhofer: “Our stand was busy throughout the event – a clear indicator that our products resonate with the industry. It was rewarding to see such widespread interest in our solutions.“

Jasmin Lebold: “I was particularly struck by the diversity of innovations showcased – from alternative protein sources to groundbreaking ingredients for sustainable food production.“

Fi Europe 2024 was a resounding success for Erbacher Food Intelligence – a perfect opportunity to network with industry experts and showcase our broad range of tailored contract manufacturing solutions.

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