SIGEP SWEETENS THE WORLD ONCE AGAIN

Over 208,000 trade visitors from 170 countries attended the 38th edition of SIGEP, which took place from January 21 - 25 at the Fiera di Rimini. A total of 1,250 companies showcased their latest innovations at the international confectionery expo, which was held simultaneously with AB TECH EXPO, dedicated to artisan bakery. The culminating events of the 2017 program included the Junior World Pastry Championship, won by Japan; the German Challenge, at which 62 German gelato makers competed for nine places at the Berlin date of the Gelato World Tour; the finals of Bread in The City, won by Italy; the Ultimate Chococake Award, dedicated to the chocolate work professionals; and the Italian Barista Championships - the only national appointment and includes seven competitions valid for the international World Coffee Events circuit.