Cibus

Covid-19 Update

Cibus 2023 is set for the period March 29th – March 30th and Fiere di Parma S.p.A. is working towards improving the concept for the face-to-face event. The exhibition halls at Fiere di Parma at present will not feature strict Covid-19 safety measures due to the country lifting its domestic restrictions. This is due to the improved epidemiological situation, which has also prompted the removal of the travel limitations.

Cibus – A Brief Introduction 

Cibus is a celebrated international food and drink trade fair centered around the food and beverage market in Italy. Held in Parma, Italy, the event promises a packed four-day experience that brings in established brands and newcomers as well as buyers from all over the world to network, meet face to face and conduct business. The exhibition halls at Fiere di Parma have welcomed above 83,000 trade visitors from all over the world. That’s quite the pull and considering there are 3100 companies exhibiting their products, it’s a guarantee you’ll get your due attention and generate a health number of sales leads. 

An Industry Profile 

What has catapulted Cibus to the forefront is its comprehensive product assortment. It’s not just that there’s every fresh food and ingredients on display. You have every imaginable food product imaginable from ready meals and bakery products to health and baby products. Buyers come from all links in the distribution chain. Trade visitors represent retail, importers and distributors, catering services and independent retailers. Aside from the B2B aspects, Cibus offers exciting programme items to enjoy. The biggest of all is the Cibus Forum, which discusses the most important topics of the day, such as operating during the pandemic. 

Travel 2 Fairs Takes You There 

Travel 2 Fairs ltd has spent years in the business travel sector and offers accommodation for trade fairs in any destination around the world. We make your experience searching for hotel rooms in Parma effortless. Finding the right hotels for Cibus takes less than an hour when you have access to our database of hotels in Parma and a personal travel assistant. Whether you’re travelling in a smaller group or with a lot of people, Travel 2 Fairs ltd provides you with hotel offers close to Fiere di Parma. You save money on your travel expenses and time commuting thanks to excellent connections to the local public transport.

Past Editions

2021 Edition

The 20^th edition of Cibus held between 31.08.2021 to 3.09.2021 as a face-to-face exhibition marked a turnaround point for the event. Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the rendition received a high number of participants, fully achieving and exceeding the targets set by organisers. 2,000 exhibitors attended the edition. Around 40,000 visitors examined their wares, including 2,000 foreign representatives. One highlight was also the attention provided by the political world as 3 Ministers attending the fair in person. Key players from the supply chain also visited the fair. Following the success of the 2021 edition, organisers intent to host a record edition in 2022.

2022 Edition

The 21^st edition of Cibus reconfirmed the trade fair's important for the Italian agri-food sector. The edition took place between 03.05.2022 and 06.05.2022. It was held as a live event at the Fiere di Parma and featured 3,000 exhibitors who presented thousands of new products. 60,000 visitors examined their wares, including 3,000 top buyers.