"Prodexpo - 2013" exhibition news, 12-Feb-2013
Announce: On 11th of February the ceremony of official opening of the 20th International exhibition of food, beverages and raw food processing materials "Prodexpo - 2013" took place, the exhibition will last till 15th of February.
On 11th of February in the "Expocentre" the ceremony of official opening of the 20th International Exhibition of Food, Beverages and Food Raw Materials "Prodexpo - 2013" took place.
Exhibitors and visitors of one of the most prestige shows of the "Expocentre" were welcomed by the executive director of the Central Exhibition Complex Sergei Bednov. Appealing to the exhibition history, he noted, that a large way was gone, the exhibition obtained major results. All the exhibition rates have risen five times. In the year 1994 the first exhibition "Prodexpo" was placed in one pavilion with 450 companies of exhibitors, and this year the exposition gross area of "Prodexpo - 2013" is more than 100 000 square meters, more than 2200 companies from 63 countries of the world take part in the exhibition.
Number of national exposition have increased considerably. This year 34 countries present their national expositions. Companies from Armenia, Morocco, Paraguay and Montenegro will perform on the state level for the first time. "Expansion of national exposition is a reflection of the fact that foreign entrepreneurs have intense interest to the Russian food market" - Sergei Bednov pointed out.
Also expositions of Russian enterprises increased appreciably. Sergei Bednov noted with satisfaction that 1450 enterprises from Russia take part in the exhibition "Prodexpo - 2013", and their products can defy competition with products of the best world manufacturers.
Traditionally the show "Prodexpo" has a wide exhibition program. Within the exhibition the largest business events in the industry will be held. Sergei Bednov announced the new project "Expocentre" - for exhibitions without pirate goods", which will start at "Prodexpo - 2013". "We hope that the realization of the project will help to decrease the number of pirate goods which some exhibitors tried to bring to exhibitions in the "Expocentre" in order to attract more attention to shows" - said Sergei Bednov.
Finishing his performance Sergei Bednov extended thanks to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, Moscow Government, RF Chamber of Commerce and Industry for assistance and support in the holding the exhibition.
Mikhail Orlov, the director of the Department of agroindustrial market, fishery, food and processing industry regulations, made a speech at the ceremony of the exhibition opening. He addressed his greetings to organizers, exhibitors and guests of the 20th anniversary international exhibition "Prodexpo" on behalf of Minister of Agriculture of the Russian Federation Nikolai Fyodorov. In his greeting speech the Minister expressed confidence that "the exhibition "Prodexpo - 2013" will be an important step in further development of food industry, will contribute to viable solution of questions on food safety of the country, market saturation with healthy foods".
On behalf of Moscow mayor and Moscow government exhibitors and guests were greeted by Moscow deputy mayor in Moscow Government on issues relating to economical policy Andrei Sharonov. He mentioned that the exhibition "Prodexpo - 2013" is an important event for Moscow City. Moscow as the largest Eupopean city is very interested in development of exhibition and congress industry. "Such events with rich history are very important for us. We want to have more forums and congresses in Moscow and want them to be noticeable events for the country and for the world professional community as well" - emphasized Andrei Sharonov.
Moreover Moscow Government is very interested in holding the exhibition "Prodexpo" as far as the subject of food is very important for the capital city. Moscow is the largest food user - about 12 million tonnes a annually, therefore the issue on food safety, quality and variety of living conditions in Moscow is is of the most immediate interest, the capital deputy mayor said.
The show "Prodexpo" is traditionally held under the patronage of RF Chamber of Commerce and Industry. "Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation takes the leading country exhibitions under the patronage, - said vice-president of RF Chamber of Commerce and Industry Vladimir Strashko in his welcome address to organizers, participants and quests of the exhibition, - This exhibition is held under the patronage of RF Chamber of Commerce and Industry. It is fair enough since the present day the food market makes a good figure in development and social safety of our society". The exhibition gives equal opportunities for all producers, distributing facilities, raw material suppliers to show their products to interested consumers, noticed Vladimir Strashko. There are many domestic enterprises at the exhibition. This fact demonstrates opportunities of development of agriculture, agricultural market in our country in new competitive conditions related to enter of Russia into World Trade Organization.
Speaking about new project "Expocentre" - for exhibitions without pirate goods", vice-president of RF Chamber of Commerce and Industry said that fair competition is one of the most important factors. The initiation of the "Expocentre" gives additional opportunities for advertising of products within the "Prodexpo". "I am sure that this movement will be developed" - said Vladimir Strashko.
On behalf of the foreign community Fazekash Shandor, Hungary Minister of Agriculture, addressed the public. Congratulating organizers and exhibitors on the 20th of the exhibition "Prodexpo" in the name of Hungary Government he noticed that Hungarian enterprises are permanent exhibitor of the show, which is the largest food exhibition in Europe now. More than 20 Hungarian firms take part in the exhibition of this year, the Minister mentioned and wished the exhibition "Prodexpo - 2013" to make a contribution to strengthening ties between Hungary and Russia, to promote further cooperation between the two countries.
Vyacheslav Vygodin, board chairman of the union of ice-cream producers of Russia, also wished every for the show "Prodexpo - 2013".
Numerous distinguished guests - representatives of professional community of Russian and foreign food industry were present at the opening ceremony.