Live from Macfrut (Rimini): The most international edition of the fair's history
Italy
Tuesday 07 May 2019
FJ
The 2019 fair has just started, 3 intense days of trade and business for exhibitors and visitors alike.
Today the Macfrut salon opens its doors for the 36th edition resolutely turned towards the international with the participation of 50 countries (stand or delegation). This 2019 trade show covers 8 halls, has more than 1,100 exhibitors and offers about sixty events (forums, conferences, workshops ...).
Several ministers of agriculture are present on this opening day and the presence of many other ministers, ambassadors and institutional representatives from 22 countries is also planned during the 3 days of the event.
Among the novelties of this edition, there is the presence of a pavilion entirely dedicated to Africa, of which the Sub-Saharan region is the International Partner of the show. There are 200 companies from 14 countries: Angola, Benin, Congo, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania and Zambia.
Other newcomers to the show: Cuba, with 5 companies, Ecuador with 8 companies and the Mexican state of Zacatecas with 6 companies.