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The exhibitors at drinktec showcase solutions for every application, whether it be individual products, special systems or bottling plant. The entire repertoire of the beverage and liquid food industry is offered at drinktec together with the wine technology segment of SIMEI@drinktec, set out on more than 150,000 square meters of exhibition space: from manufacture to filling, packaging and marketing—raw materials and logistics included.

What processes are required to produce quality beverages from ingredients? drinktec is the information platform that models all process steps: from preparing concentrates or combined processes to cooking and heating processes as well as filtration and blending solutions.

Individual quality assurance programs, reproducible process steps as well as sustainable production methods round out the current market overview. Self-learning systems in individual production steps are also playing an increasingly important role.

Every beverage manufacturer is just as individual as its product range – this is a job for flexible filling and packaging technology. Machinery makers will showcase variable filling lines at drinktec. Production lines will be available to meet every need with packaging and palletizing systems as well as with the right labeling and inspection equipment.

Comprehensive assistant systems and predictive maintenance are top industry issues for high levels of efficiency and perfectly coordinated filling technology. The future is to be shaped by a close connection between machinery makers and beverage producers.

How does a beverage producer maintain an overview? Closely linked and transparent production steps are essential parts of today’s modern beverage operations. drinktec will offer digital solutions for every company size with production engineering systems, line management systems and process control systems.

Analysis tools and documentation functions ensure efficiency and facilitate batch tracking. And, of course, such topics as artificial intelligence, blockchain solutions and security will be part of the portfolio of drinktec as well.

Plastic bottles play a vital role in the provision of clean drinking water to people in many regions. Light PET bottles enable transport capacities to be utilized and serve as resource-saving packaging for beverages, depending on the production and distribution concepts in use. PETpoint will be a special exhibition area at drinktec – a section devoted solely to the PET bottle.

This focus also includes the responsible use of circular systems and recycling concepts for plastic.

Seconds count – in decisions made at the point of sale! The package is the lure used to catch consumers’ attention. The keys to the beverage industry are eye-catching design, good handling of containers and batches as well as target-group-specific packaging of bottles made of glass or plastic and cans. Innovative forms and designs at drinktec will provide beverage producers with valuable ideas that they can apply to their own brand identity.

Consumers expect unusual storytelling – with promotion programs or personal customer-loyalty activities offered via apps.

Exciting, newly discovered raw materials and traditional ingredients that have long been consumer favorites – this variety will be on full display at drinktec. The trade fair will provide beverage producers with a comprehensive range of products that they can use to create new taste sensations.

The special exhibition area New Beverage Concepts will be one such place: Companies will showcase their new sweetener, colorant and aroma ideas here. The issues of good health and taste trends created by new beverage components will play a major role here as well.

The key base ingredient for all beverages is water! It’s a key component in the product and the process. That’s why water will play a major role at drinktec. Exhibitors will offer various solutions to support the efficient use of water through water preparation systems and water management.

Efficiency is in demand when it comes to energy supply. Renewable facility concepts and alternative energies will be one of the top issues discussed by experts at drinktec.

Being completely styled is half the battle. In the beverage industry, a strong presence in the market is a true success factor along with product quality, of course. drinktec will bring to life all elements of market identity relating to catering supplies and at the point of sale. Online marketing is completely changing the customer journey. How and at which point can you influence consumers’ purchasing behavior?

Fascinating case studies will show how manufacturers can excite customers about their products.

At oils+fats, visitors can find machines, components and aids for production and further processing of vegetable and animal oils and fats. For the first time in 2022, the exhibition took place as a special sector within drinktec and strengthened the trade fair's liquid food section.

The drinktec Lounges offer a retreat for relaxation and interaction during the trade fair.

 

 

oils+fats in combination with drinktec is a proven concept. The special show benefits from the comprehensive range of filling and packaging technology on offer at drinktec, the world's leading trade show. Conversely, it strengthens the liquid food sector.

The range includes machines, components and auxiliaries for the production and further processing of vegetable and animal oils and fats. oils+fats is designated as a special area in Hall C3 .

At the last oils+fats 2017, around 50 exhibitors from 16 countries presented their latest machinery, equipment, components, processes and solutions for the oils and fats industry. This makes it the most important industry meeting place for producers, refiners and traders of vegetable and animal oils and fats.

Top marks from the trade visitors

The survey by Gelszus Messe-Marktforschung on oils+fats 2017 showed: 95 percent praised above all the internationality of the exhibitors and the presence of leading global companies. 92 percent of visitors rated the presence of the market leaders as "excellent to good". 88 percent of respondents were particularly impressed by the completeness and overall breadth of the range of products and services at oils+fats. Overall, 93 percent of visitors rated oils+fats as "excellent to good", and 94 percent of those surveyed would recommend the trade fair to others. The fact that the fair was held in parallel with drinktec was also well received, with over 80 percent of respondents giving it a positive rating.

From September 12 to 16, 2022, Munich will be the meeting place for the beverage and liquid food industry. The demand for exhibition space is also at a comparably high level for the ‘22 trade show as for past drinktec editions. All of the experts in the industry will once again take part in discussions of the highest caliber about innovations and inspirations.

“All the big players in the industry have already registered.” reports Markus Kosak, Exhibition Manger from the drinktec project group. “Likewise, as a platform for exchange between decision-makers in the beverage and liquid food industry and solution providers, the trade fair is a must-attend event for many small and medium-sized companies.”

What makes drinktec so unique?

• Nearly all suppliers around the world are present. They will showcase the complete value chain in beverage and liquid food production.
• The range of solutions spans from ingredients to process technology to filling and packaging technology to logistics solutions.
• NEW: In 2022, oils+fats will take place within drinktec. Learn more about machines, components and aids for production and further processing of vegetable and animal oils and fats.

“It wouldn’t be enough if we were to offer our visitors ‘just’ world premieres, innovations and state-of-the-art solutions, and if the individual areas of application were depicted in our trade fair concept. drinktec also creates excitement through its global industry overview, which covers overarching trends and developments,” states Petra Westphal, Exhibition Director. In close cooperation with our advisory board and the VDMA, the professional support of drinktec, four main topics have been identified which will shape the industry in the years to come – including in terms of investment decisions:

• Sustainable Production & Packaging,
• Consumer Landscape & Product Design,
• Water & Water Management, and
• Digital Solutions & Digital Transformation

With these main topics, the organizers of drinktec have created a framework that will be thoroughly incorporated into the portfolios of the individual exhibitors and into the supporting program.