Our expectations for the trade show were all fulfilled says Exhibitors. Agrofood & Plastprintpack Nigeria 2017  was the biggest ever show in the Landmark Centre and the first to fill both halls.  Agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2017 closed on a very positive note with 1,958 visitors from all over Nigeria discussing their business with 110 exhibitors from 20 countries

The first two days of agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria 2017 enabled thousands of business meetings between professionals from all over Nigeria and West Africa and 110 exhibitors from 20 countries.

One of the many highlights of Day 2  was the “Breakfast with a French Touch under the Eiffel Tower”:

Another highlight was the VDMA-Symposium on “German Technology – Tailor made for foodstuff processing & packaging”.

This 3rd International Trade Show on Agriculture, Food, Beverage & Packaging enabled thousands of business meetings between professionals from all over Nigeria and global technology leaders and solution providers.

It was the biggest ever show in the Landmark Centre and the first to fill both halls. Organized by the German trade fair specialists fairtrade, agrofood Nigeria 2017 took place in conjunction with plastprintpack Nigeria on 28 to 30 March 2017 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos.

Great speakers, French live bakery demos, the VDMA Symposium and the record participation of the exhibitors made it an extraordinary event.

Mind the new date: The 4th agrofood & plastprintpack Nigeria will take place on 27-29 March 2018 at the Landmark Centre in Lagos.

And here are the first voices of the exhibitors:

Mr Tom Runge, Area Sales Manager ECOWAS – Mühlenchemie GmbH & Co. KG

We are active in Nigeria since 20 years and even until now, we highly gain from the transparent knowledge transfer. As a provider of innovations, we believe that our customized solutions are most suitable for this kind of a fast moving market.

After 20 years of presence, we want to show our commitment to the people in this beautiful country.

Yes! We are very satisfied with the quality of our visitors. It is a great opportunity to present the extension of our product portfolio here at agrofood Nigeria 2017.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mr Peter Sayal, Commodity Trading Manager – Lesaffre International/ba Nigeria Distribution Ltd

Faithful to the capacity for foresight and innovation on which our reputation was built, Lesaffre has developed a global portfolio of bread-making solutions for craft and industrial bakers.

We are active in Nigeria since 12 years. Nigeria is the most important market in Africa for our company because it is the largest market by far. All the products have been developed specially for Nigeria. Lesaffre has its own R&D lab in Lille, France, that develops these products after studying the flour, sugar, ovens etc. being used in Nigeria.

Our main target here at agrofood Nigeria 2017 is to create brand awareness, to showcase our new softener and to create brand recall.

Yes, we are very satisfied with the quality of our professional visitors. The cross-section of visitors has been very good at the show.

 

Mr Andreas Krueger, Country MD West Africa – GEA West Africa

GEA is one of the largest suppliers of process technology for the food industry and for a wide range of other industries. As an international technology group, the company focuses on world-leading process solutions and components for sophisticated production processes.

We are active in Nigeria since 2012. It is an emerging market with a population of 180 million people. Our products are suitable for the Nigerian market as they help to improve the food & beverage production and energy saving.

We participate here at agrofood Nigeria 2017 to show market presence and we are satisfied with the quality of the professional visitors.

 

Mr Ramez Elissa (right), Export Director – Rotografia

Our company is located in Egypt and Jordan and has been in the Rotogravure printed packaging business for the past 20 years. We are known for our quality, commitment and competent price which has allowed us to build mutual beneficial relationships with our customers around the world.

This is the first time that we are in Nigeria. We want to expand our products here (innovative packaging) and they are suitable for this market because they are eco-friendly.

Our main target here at plastprintpack Nigeria 2017 is to find a distributor or a representative.

Yes, we are very satisfied with the quality of the professional visitors.

 

Mr Alejandro Titiunik, Export Manager – Riso Gallo International

Riso Gallo is the No. 1 rice brand in Italy. A 160 years old family company, exports to 77 countries and produces Risotto rice varieties. This is our first experience here in Nigeria with this exhibition.

Our products are suitable for the Nigerian market as we supply Italian food products of high quality, suitable for the upper segment of the Nigerian population.

Our main target here at agrofood Nigeria 2017 is to have a look at the market, to meet professional food traders and to find potential importers for our products.

We are satisfied with the quality of the visitors.

 

Mr Mark van Harwegen den Breems (middle), Feed & Biofuel Technologies, MEA Regional Director – Andritz Feed & Biofuel A/S

We are enlarging our activities since 2016. Being the 2nd largest market in Africa, Nigeria is an important market for us, with a volume sizing twice as Germany (feed).

We offer start-up quality, capacity solutions for the aqua, poultry and cattle feed market. Our company wants to feed the African market.

Our main target here at agrofood Nigeria 2017 is to brand, process exposure to farmers, maintain existing relationships and last but not least to find new clients.

Yes, we are very satisfied with our business contacts. This market is growing rapidly with an increased professional interest.