The ARTOZYMA and ATHENS INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY SHOW exhibitions, which are currently being held by TIF-HELEXPO at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre and Metropolitan Expo respectively, are poles of attraction for two of the most extroverted and innovative sectors of the economy.

Both exhibition events are recording increased traffic, reflecting the dynamism of the bakery and jewellery markets.

ARTOZYMA commercial visitors have come from all over Greece and 25 other countries, indicating the internationalisation of the exhibition.

ARTOZYMA, which will last until tomorrow, is expanding the horizons of bakery and confectionery, as it is attracting both the most important businesses, and the latest in trends and technological developments.

With a large and relevant programme of side events and actions, ARTOZYMA’s “agenda” includes the presentation programme of the National Baking Team, as well as the seminars by Italian master baker and confectioner, Matteo Manuini, who is presenting new techniques in bakery and confectionery doughs. The 6th Pan-Hellenic Bread Championship is also being held, as well as the Pastry Lab creative workshop, where acclaimed pastry chefs are creating inspired desserts using new techniques and original materials.

Visitors to the exhibition can also attend seminars and workshops on new industry trends and food technology, such as the seminars by the Hellenic Association of Food Technologists.

This year’s ARTOZYMA has recorded a 44% increase in exhibition spaces and a 46% increase in the number of direct exhibitors, compared to 2022. The expo has attracted 206 exhibitors (direct and indirect), 19 of whom are direct international exhibitors from 8 countries (Turkey, Bulgaria, Germany, Tajikistan, Cyprus, Poland, Italy, and Iran).

All information on Artozyma side events and the exhibition itself is available at: https://www.artozyma-expo.gr

ARTOZYMA, which is addressed only to professionals, is open today from 10:00 to 19:00, and Monday from 10:00 to 18:00.

26/02/2024 – 11:56

The bar was set even higher at this year’s event

The Deputy Minister of Interior (Macedonia-Thrace), Mr Stathis Konstantinidis, characterised bakery as a dynamic sector that enters our homes on a daily basis, while inaugurating the 11th Artozyma International Exhibition for Bakery, Confectionery, Machinery, Equipment, and Ready-Made Products earlier today. Referring to organiser TIF-HELEXPO, he stressed that it sets the bar higher and goes beyond it every time, which is also the case with this year’s Artozyma.

For his part, in a video message, the Minister of Rural Development and Food, Mr Lefteris Avgenakis, noted that Artozyma rightly draws the lights and the lively interest of the world of bakery and confectionery, while he stressed that the powerful name “TIF-HELEXPO” signing off on this event, is one of the greatest guarantees for its success.

The Governor of Region of Central Macedonia, Mr Apostolos Tzitzikostas, pointed out that the 11th Artozyma is being organised after a major distinction, with the partnership of the Region; namely, the National Baking Team taking 7th place in the world competition, while he predicted that in the next competition it will be in the top three. He also congratulated TIF-HELEXPO, which has managed to lift up the institution, along with all of Thessaloniki and Macedonia.

The Mayor of Thessaloniki, Mr Stelios Angeloudis, underlined the close relationship between bread and food in general, with the multiculturalism and the colourful history of Thessaloniki, stressing that “we grew up on bread from our neighbourhood”, and he invited the sector stakeholders to participate more dynamically in the Municipality’s Nutrition Council.

“This year’s Artozyma is the best ever,” noted the President of the Hellenic Federation of Bakers, Mr Michalis Mousios, stressing that Artozyma is the celebration of the sector in Thessaloniki and Macedonia; the joy of bakers. He even gave a brief overview of the history of the event.

The CEO of TIF-HELEXPO, Dr Kyriakos Pozrikidis, stressed that this year’s Artozyma is very important, as it was separated from Detrop and stood on its own feet, with the help of all the bodies, the exhibitors who trusted it, and its visitors.

26/02/2024 – 12:02

Significant contribution to promoting Greece and highlighting our tourism product Ends on February 26th at the Metropolitan Expo

Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ms Elena Rapti, characterised the Athens International Jewellery Show an important event for both jewellery professionals, to whom it offers an opportunity for growth and new partnerships beyond Greece’s borders, and for the broader promotion of Greece and highlighting our tourism product, during the opening of the exhibition yesterday at the Metropolitan Expo.

She also congratulated the organisers and the exhibitors, for the sophisticated design and the high quality and elegance of their creations, calling it a glamorous exhibition.

The President of the Pan-Hellenic Federation of Silver- and Goldsmiths, Jewellers and Watchmakers (POVAKO), Mr Petros Kalpakidis, characterised the Athens International Jewellery Show – which ends on February 26th – as the heart and lungs of the industry, describing it as a highly dynamic event. He also referred to the short film about Greek jewellery and its history, ‘LOVE IN THE MAKING’, an initiative of POVAKO, which will be screened tomorrow, Sunday, in the context of the exhibition.

The President of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, Mr Yiannis Hatzitheodossiou, spoke of a record year in terms of attendance at the exhibition, noting that business can only improve with such actions. On his part, the President of GSEVEE, Mr Giorgos Kavvathas, underlined the interest of the Ministry of Tourism in jewellery and its 6000 years of history.

The emphasis placed by TIF-HELEXPO on the strategic sector of jewellery, which promotes Greek culture, was underlined by the President of the company, Mr Tasos Tzikas, who thanked the presidents of the bodies for their presence and cooperation.

The Athens International Jewellery Show opened yesterday and has already recorded increased traffic compared to the last time it was organised, with a total of 370 exhibitors (direct and indirect), including the largest companies of the jewellery, timepiece, and precious stone sector. This is the largest targeted trade fair for jewellery, watches, precious stones, packaging, and equipment in silver- and gold-smithing in Greece, where all new trends in jewellery and watch design will be presented.

Of the 370 exhibitors, 240 are direct exhibitors from Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Turkey, India, Germany, Belgium, and Estonia, while 130 are indirect exhibitors.

The exhibition is hosting the DESIGN SECTION for the third consecutive year, with the participation of Greek designers, while it also incorporates a programme of international hosted buyers from Malta, Belgium, North Macedonia, and the United Kingdom.

Today’s programme of side events includes the presentation by JOOLIFY, on: ‘The jewellery journey of experience as a way of enhancing the creativity of people and the sustainability of the planet’, by its founder Mr Pericles Galanakis, while tomorrow, Sunday, the following events will take place:

-A speech on: ‘Fancy colour diamond value factors’, presented by gemologist-diamantologist and gemology trainer at the GIA & HRD international institutes, Ms Eva Kountouraki,

-A speech on: ‘Fluorescence. Advantage or defect?’, presented by gemologist-diamantologist and appraiser CDG, IMJVA, NAJA, Mr George Spyromilios.

The exhibition is open today and tomorrow — Saturday and Sunday — from 10:00 to 20:00 and on Monday from 10:00 to 19:00.

26/02/2024 – 11:42

Two parallel exhibitions with improved qualitative and quantitative characteristics, ARTOZYMA and ATHENS INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY SHOW, are being held in Thessaloniki and Athens from 23 to 26 February, organised by TIF-HELEXPO. Baking & confectionery and jewellery will be the stars of the shows in the coming days, reflecting the momentum of the sectors.

In particular, this year’s ARTOZYMA, which is being place for the first time since 2016 without Detroit Boutique, has recorded a 44% increase in exhibition spaces and a 46% increase in the number of direct exhibitors compared, to 2022. The expo, which will take place from 24 to 26 February, has attracted 206 exhibitors (direct and indirect), 19 of whom are direct international exhibitors from 8 countries (Turkey, Bulgaria, Germany, Tajikistan, Cyprus, Poland, Italy, and Iran). Furthermore, ARTOZYMA will host 30 individual Full Hosted Buyers from 12 countries this year, as well as delegations from North Macedonia and Bulgaria. The total number of international Hosted Buyers and group visitors will exceed 100.

ARTOZYMA will be focused around its side events, with the Bakery Lab and the presentation programme of the National Baking Team, as well as the seminars by Italian master baker and confectioner, Matteo Manuini, who will be presenting new techniques in bakery and confectionery doughs. The 6th Pan-Hellenic Bread Championship will also be held, as well as the Pastry Lab creative workshop, where acclaimed pastry chefs will create inspired desserts using new techniques and original materials.

Visitors to the exhibition will also have the opportunity to attend seminars and workshops on new industry trends and food technology, such as the seminars by the Hellenic Association of Food Technologists.

All information on ARTOZYMA side events and the exhibition itself is available at: https://www.artozyma-expo.gr.

At the same time, ATHENS INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY SHOW will be held at the Metropolitan Expo, in Attica, from 23 to 26 February, with a total of 370 exhibitors (direct and indirect), including the largest companies in the jewellery, timepiece, and precious stone industry, and with increased exhibition space coverage compared to 2023. This is the largest trade fair for jewellery, watches, precious stones, packaging, and equipment in silver- and gold-smithing in Greece, where all new trends in jewellery and watch design will be presented. Of the 370 exhibitors, 240 are direct exhibitors from Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Turkey, India, Germany, Belgium, and Estonia, while 130 are indirect exhibitors.

The exhibition is hosting the DESIGN SECTION for the third consecutive year, with the participation of Greek designers, aiming to highlight the Greek design momentum of the industry, while it also incorporates a programme of international hosted buyers from Malta, Belgium, North Macedonia, and the United Kingdom.

Besides the purely exhibition sections, the side events programme has also been expanded. A stand-out event is the screening of ‘LOVE IN THE MAKING’, a short film about Greek jewellery and its history. It is a 9-minute-long artistic cinematic journey into the history of Greek jewellery, created by the Pan-Hellenic Federation of Silver- and Goldsmiths, Jewellers and Watchmakers (POVAKO). The side events programme also includes talks on topical issues of the jewellery and gemology sectors (all parallel events at: https://www.athens-jewellery-expo.gr/presentation-stage/).

Today’s Press conference

The special relationship Thessaloniki has with bakery and confectionery is reflected in this year’s ARTOZYMA, while ATHENS INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY SHOW is a very important exhibition for the jewellery sector, as noted at today’s Press conference, in view of the opening of both events in the coming days, by the President of TIF-HELEXPO, Mr Tasos Tzikas. In fact, he stressed that 2024 will be a very good exhibition year.

Bread and desserts are in the DNA of Thessaloniki, Greece, and the Balkans, according to the CEO of TIF-HELEXPO, Dr Kyriakos Pozrikidis, while he made particular reference to the momentum of Greek jewellery designers, which is being highlighted in the DESIGN SECTION of ATHENS INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY SHOW.

Desserts are some of the most exported products of Thessaloniki, according to Thessaloniki Guild of Shop Owners and Confectioners President, Mr Marios Papadopoulos, who, referring to ARTOZYMA, noted that all its days will be full of sweets. In fact, on the third day of the event, the general meeting of the Federation of Confectioner Craftspersons of Greece, will take place.

The first Vice President of the Hellenic Federation of Bakers, Ms Elsa Koukoumeria, underlined that the development of the bakery sector, despite its problems, is reflected in this year’s ARTOZYMA, while she noted that bakers’ motto at this year’s event is: ‘Fresh’ has a name; traditional Greek bakeries.

In turn, the president of the Pan-Hellenic Federation of Silver- and Goldsmiths, Jewellers and Watchmakers (POVAKO), Mr Petros Kalpakidis, predicted increased traffic at this year’s ATHENS INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY SHOW, while making special reference to the short film about Greek jewellery and its history, titled ‘LOVE IN THE MAKING’, produced by the Federation, which will premiere in the context of the event.

General Director of TIF-HELEXPO, Mr Alexis Tsakirlis, stated that the level of ARTOZYMA this year, after the decision to restart in 2016, vindicates everyone, while he also stressed that the

ATHENS INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY SHOW is entering a new cycle.

More than 30 confectioners from all over Greece will be at ARTOZYMA, according to the first Vice President of the Hellas Pastry Chef Club, Mr Yiannis Christoforidis, during which both traditional confectionery and international trends will be presented, as well as a tribute to chocolate.

Ms Parthena Pastrafidou of Gruppo FL spoke about the 6th Pan-Hellenic Bread Championship, noting that six teams of professional bakers will participate, competing in bread, pastries, and the dough art on the subject of music.

The President of the managing committee of Hellenic Association of Food Technologists (PETET), Ms Korina Lazaridou, characterised ARTOZYMA a successful institution that brings together production and commercial enterprises, and sector professionals, referring specifically to the events being organised by PETET.

ARTOZYMA, which is addressed only to professionals, will be open on Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00, and Monday from 10:00 to 18:00.

ATHENS INTERNATIONAL JEWELLERY SHOW, also only for professionals, will be open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00, and on Monday from 10:00 to 19:00.

23/02/2024 – 15:27

The largest companies in circular economy and renewable energy sources will meet at an internationally unique exhibition initiative organised by TIF-HELEXPO

Leading companies from Greece and abroad in the promising fields of circular economy and renewable energy sources will meet at the Forward Green and Renewable EnergyTech exhibition duo from 7 to 9 March 2024, at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre.

With an international character reflected in the participation of exhibitors (directly and indirectly) from 15 countries, as well as with 100 international hosted buyers (so far), forward Green and Renewable EnergyTech will be a reference point in the broader region of Southeast Europe.

The 2nd Forward Green International Circular Economy Exhibition is growing this year, and is being enriched with the 1st Renewable EnergyTech, a heavy hitting trade fair of European standards exclusively for the green and smart energy market.

Dozens of companies operating in Greece and in Southeastern European countries in the sectors of Renewable Energy Sources (photovoltaics, wind power, biomass, biogas, hydroelectric power, geothermal power, etc.) energy storage, hydrogen and green gases, electromobility, energy savings, smart management applications, and others, will be exhibiting at the two events.

The participation of Local Governments from all over Greece will stand out, both on an exhibition level, and as regards side events, with the presence of the mayors of Athens, Thessaloniki, etc. A multitude of side events will frame the two exhibitions, with the international Forum on RES, energy storage, and green technologies as the point of reference, while special spaces have

been created on the exhibition grounds for B2B meetings.

Renewable EnergyTech is being held in partnership with energypress.gr.

23/02/2024 – 14:07

The 30th anniversary AGROTICA Agricultural Machinery, Equipment & Supplies International Trade Fair reached its past glory, marking an impressive return, attracting 153,623 visitors from 1 to 4 February, an increase of 34.9% compared to the 2022 exhibition. This volume confirmed its momentum and why it is the largest sectoral event in Greece and the Balkans.

The images of the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre, which was absolutely packed, and of the visitors queuing up outside the gates from early in the morning, were indicative of the atmosphere of the four-day event. In fact, this year’s exhibition was the most international of recent years, as, in addition to the 49 countries represented at the exhibitor level, it welcomed more than 20,000 international visitors.

There was great satisfaction on the side of exhibitors with regard to the contacts they made and from the international character of the event. In fact, their feeling was that it was the best AGROTICA of recent years, both because of the large number of visitors, and, mainly, because of the deals made on the spot. After all, as was mentioned, the visitors received were targeted, prospective buyers.

At the same time, the people who visited AGROTICA had the opportunity to come into contact with new technology from around the world from the entire spectrum of rural entrepreneurship, and to select the solutions and equipment that interested them.

The 30th AGROTICA attracted 1804 exhibitors (direct and indirect) from 49 countries and covered more than 40,500 square meters of exhibition space. It also welcomed a total of 500 international trade visitors from 17 countries (individual Hosted Buyers and four groups from North Macedonia, Albania, and Bulgaria), as part of the hosted buyers programme.

Meanwhile, dozens of sold-out events enriched AGROTICA’s exhibition section, raising important issues related to the primary sector, especially the agricultural sector. Among them stood out AGROTICA’s 10th Panhellenic Conference, organised by the Department of Agriculture of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in partnership with TIF-HELEXPO on systemic approaches to the regeneration of agriculture and the countryside, the workshop on the cultivation of cannabis by TIF-HELEXPO and Alegre Growshop, and the event on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Agriculture 2.0 in collaboration with CERTH.

AGROTICA was held under the auspices of the Ministries of Rural Development & Food and the Interior (Macedonia-Thrace), and the Region of Central Macedonia, with the support of the Association of Manufacturers of Agricultural Machinery (EKAGEM), the Machinery Importers’ – Representatives’ Association (SEAM), and the Association of Fertiliser Producers and Traders (SPEL).

The Zero Waste Expo AGROTICA initiative was also implemented during the event.

06/02/2024 – 13:44

Sharjah, the cultural capital of the UAE, honoured at 20the Thessaloniki International Book Fair

A delegation of the Sharjah Book Authority of the Emirate of Sharjah (Sharjah-UAE) had a meeting with TIF-HELEXPO management today. The Emirate of Sharjah will be honoured at 20th Thessaloniki International Book Fair (TIF) from 16 to 19 May 2024.

The visit to the offices of the exhibition agency’s management followed the recent signing of the cooperation agreement between the Hellenic Foundation for Culture (HFC) and the Sharjah Book Authority. The participation at the TIF of the Emirate of Sharjah, which is considered the cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be hosted in pavilion 13 of the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre.

“It is a great honour for us that you are here and that the Emirate of Sharjah will be honoured at the upcoming Thessaloniki International Book Fair,” stated the president of TIF-HELEXPO, Mr Tasos Tzikas, addressing the members of the delegation. In turn, the chief executive of the Sharjah Book Authority and Sharjah Book Fair, Mr Ahmed Al Ameri, said that culture is the best way to build bridges. On her part, the coordinator of the Thessaloniki International Book Fair, Ms Nopi Hatzigeorgiou, noted that this participation is a great opportunity to start a new dialogue between the two countries focused around culture.

Lastly, TIF-HELEXPO’s CEO, Dr Kyriakos Pozrikidis, underlined the very positive experience that the exhibition body had from the

participation of the United Arab Emirates as the Honoured Country at the 86th TIF.

The meeting was also attended by Mansour al Hassan (Director of Publishing Services), Karima El Azizi (Head of International Affairs), Asma Akram (Lead Officer – Special Projects), and the General Director of TIF-HELEXPO, Mr Alexis Tsakirlis.

The agreement on the participation of the Emirate in the International Book Fair of Thessaloniki came after discussions that began in November 2021, when H.E. Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi visited the event as president of the International Publishers Association, at the invitation of the HFC. The discussions on cooperation between the two international book fairs, those of Sharjah and Thessaloniki, continued at the Cairo International Book Fair 2022, where Greece was an Honoured Country, and were concluded in Sharjah, with the signing of the agreement, outlining the development of a broader programme of cultural exchange that includes books and other aspects of the cultural heritage and contemporary identity of the two countries.

02/02/2024 – 12:13

1804 exhibitors from 49 countries and more than 40,500 sq.m. of exhibition space

The great celebration of the agricultural sector is starting in Thessaloniki

The 30th anniversary edition of the ‘AGROTICA’ International Fair for Agricultural Machinery, Equipment & Supplies, with 1804 exhibitors (direct and indirect) from 49 countries, and over 40,500 square meters of exhibition space, is kicking off with the best omens.

This year’s AGROTICA, which is being inaugurated at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre on 1 February and will last until the 4 February, is one of the most important events in the history of the institution and is significantly larger than the corresponding exhibition of 2022, when there were 1677 exhibitors and 38,500 sq.m. of exhibition space. Its size — taking into account current traffic difficulties in Thessaloniki — made necessary the implementation of a special plan that included the provision of four free parking areas on the periphery of the city centre.

This year’s exhibition is an anniversary edition, which will turn into a special event after the opening.

Global new technology from the entire spectrum of agricultural entrepreneurship will be present at its stands, with all sectors of agriculture, products, services, and all productive and commercial machinery, equipment and supplies enterprises represented.

Tens of thousands of visitors from all over Greece and abroad are expected to cross the Fair’s gates, while numerous trade delegations groups are expected from the Balkans and South-eastern Europe.

In particular, this year’s event will welcome 500 Full Hosted Buyers and commercial visitors with group delegations from Albania, North Macedonia, and Bulgaria. Of the 500 commercial visitors, 37 are individual Full Hosted Buyers from 16 countries (Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Armenia, Egypt, Georgia, Estonia, Jordan, Lebanon, Romania, North Macedonia, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, and Lithuania) and the rest are group delegations.

The 30th AGROTICA will take place under the auspices of the Ministries of Rural Development & Food and the Interior (Macedonia-Thrace), and the Region of Central Macedonia, with the support of the Association of Manufacturers of Agricultural Machinery (EKAGEM), the Machinery Importers’ – Representatives’ Association (SEAM), and the Association of Fertiliser Producers and Traders (SPEL).

The Fair has attracted the full presence of businesses from the entire spectrum of agricultural production and technology from all over Greece, while participations include the largest companies in the trade and sale of supplies and agricultural machinery, as well as all tractor firms. Participants also include a number of associations, organisations, and institutions, as well as educational institutions, banks, agricultural product control and certification organisations, rural development consulting companies, etc.

This year’s AGROTICA side events programme is also very diverse. The 10th Panhellenic Conference is of great importance, it will be held on 3-4 February at the ‘N. Germanos’ Congress Centre, and it is being organised by the Department of Agriculture of AUTh in partnership with TIF-HELEXPO, highlighting the latest systemic approaches to the rebirth of agriculture and rural areas. TIF-HELEXPO is also co-organising with the Alegre Growshop a colloquium on the cultivation of cannabis on 3 February (Emilios Riadis Hall), while alongside CERTH it will hold an event on Artificial Intelligence and Robotics in Farming 2.0 on 1 February (pavilion 11, stand 1).

The exhibition’s opening will be held on Thursday, 1 February, at 19:30, at the ‘N. Germanos’ Congress Centre by Minister of Rural Development and Food Mr Eleftherios Avgenakis.

Today’s Press conference

It is an honour for TIF-HELEXPO to be organising the largest exhibition in Greece and one of the most important exhibitions in Europe, noted the President of the exhibition body, Mr Tasos Tzikas, at today’s press conference ahead of the opening of the 30th AGROTICA. Referring to the plan being implemented by the company for the smooth transportation of visitors and exhibitors during the exhibition, he stressed that it is a major wager that must be won.

Farmers will have the opportunity to see an AGROTICA with great variety, with full kiosks and a complete range of exhibits and services, according to TIF-HELEXPO CEO Dr Kyriakos Pozrikidis, who also stressed that the ‘I.Vellidis’ Congress Centre has been transformed into the Fair’s southern gate. He also underlined the significant benefit for the city, both in economic terms and in terms of quality.

EKAGEM is participating in this year’s AGROTICA with 91 member-companies (528 indirect exhibitors) and coverage of 8000 sq.m., according to EKAGEM president, Mr Panagiotis Fotiadis, who noted that he doesn’t even need to wish the organisers good luck, as he is certain it will all go as planned.

In turn, the president of SEAM, Mr Savvas Balouktsis, announced that the Association will participate dynamically this year with 43 members, covering an area of 16,000 square metres, namely, more than a third of the available exhibition space. He also stressed that SEAM is contributing both to the number of exhibitors and to footfall by mobilising its customers.

SPEL, which has always supported AGROTICA, will also make its presence felt, as mentioned by its Vice-President, Mr Panagiotis Kontos, who stressed that the Association is bringing proposals, solutions, and innovative products to support farmers to this year’s exhibition.

General Director of TIF-HELEXPO Alexis Tsaxirlis described AGROTICA as the most internationalised exhibition in Greece and in the broader region, while he presented in detail the company’s plan to relieve traffic congestion in the city during the event, inviting guests to make use of the four free parking areas.

The event’s project manager, Mr Vassilis Spyrou, mentioned the very high demand which unfortunately left some prospective exhibitors out of AGROTICA this year, and he called it one of the most important exhibitions of recent years.

The opening hours of the exhibition on Thursday, Friday, and Sunday are from 10:00 to 19:00, and on Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00.

The plan for smooth traffic

TIF-HELEXPO in collaboration with the Thessaloniki Traffic Police Directorate, has implemented a coordinated plan for the smooth transportation of visitors and exhibitors of the 30th AGROTICA, in an effort to prevent congestion on the city’s main roads during this major event.

To this end, it will provide exhibition visitors with four free temporary parking areas at different points at the city entrances, which will be open during the four-day duration of AGROTICA (1-4 February), from 09:30 to 21:30, and will operate as transit stations to the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre.

These four areas are located in the Thessaloniki Port Authority (entrance-exit from Gate 11 on 26is Oktovriou Street), at the junction of I. Koletti Street and Palaiou Stathmou Street (opposite the discount shopping centre), in former Karatasiou Military Camp of the municipality Pavlos Melas, and at the Technopolis Incubator in Thermi. Buses leased by TIF-HELEXPO will travel to and from the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre every 30 minutes. The bus reception area will be in front of the TIF-HELEXPO Management Building on Egnatia Street.

Furthermore, special parking areas for exhibitors’ cars have been created in the area around the Exhibition Centre.

TIF-HELEXPO collaborated with the Thessaloniki Traffic Police Directorate in devising this plan, while it also received the invaluable help of the Municipality of Thessaloniki, the Municipality of Pavlos Melas, the Police Directorate of Thessaloniki, the Coast Guard, the Jewish Community of Thessaloniki, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, TPA SA, Technopolis Thessaloniki, Egnatia Odos

SA, Electra Hotels, as well as the parking businesses around the Exhibition Centre, the YMCA and Thessaloniki City Hall.

01/02/2024 – 15:55

With a 35% increase in the exhibition spaces, the 11th ARTOZYMA, which will be held on 24-26 February 2024 at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre, is the meeting point of the baking and confectionery industry.

This year’s ARTOZYMA, which is being held for the first time since 2016 without Detrop Boutique, has recorded an increase in the number of exhibitors with ready-made bakery and confectionery products, which are addressed to distribution networks, supermarket chains, cafés, etc., while it is attracting, after an absence in the most recent events, some of the largest industries in frozen dough products.

The gastronomy and dynamism of the bakery and confectionery sector are reflected in the number of exhibitors at ARTOZYMA, who come from the sectors of confectionery, baking, and ice cream raw materials, and machinery, equipment, tools, and finished and semi-finished products, coffee-drinks, and manufacturing and packaging machines.

ARTOZYMA will be focused around its side events, with the Bakery Lab and the programme of presentations of the National Baking Team, as well as the seminars by Italian master baker and confectioner, Matteo Manuini, who will be presenting new techniques for bakery and confectionery doughs.

The 6th Pan-Hellenic Bread Championship will also be held, as well as the Pastry Lab creative workshop, where distinguished and acclaimed pastry chefs will create inspired desserts using new techniques and original materials.

Visitors to the Exhibition will also have the opportunity to attend seminars and workshops on new industry trends and food technology.

All ARTOZYMA side events and all information on the Exhibition is available at: https://www.artozyma-expo.gr

28/01/2024 – 18:21

Agrotica is justifying why it is one of the five largest agriculture sector trade fairs in Europe, with its 30th anniversary event being held on 1-4 February 2024 at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre, attracting more than 1800 exhibitors from 49 countries, making it the leading meeting place for agriculture. With complete coverage of all available indoor and outdoor spaces of the Exhibition Centre, Agrotica 2024 will be an exhibition event worthy of the largest corresponding fairs of recent years, both as regards quality and quantity.

Global new technology from the entire spectrum of agricultural entrepreneurship will be present at Agrotica, with all sectors of agriculture, products, services, and all machine, equipment and supply production and trade companies. The dynamism of the primary sector, Improvement Plans that will change the face of agriculture, and the latest innovations in agriculture will be the focus of Agrotica, which will host dozens of side events by bodies and exhibitors on all developments in agricultural tech.

The 10th Agrotica Panhellenic Conference will be held on 3-4 February at the ‘N. Germanos’ Congress Centre and will be organised by the Department of Agriculture of AUTh in partnership with TIF-HELEXPO, which will highlight the latest systemic approaches to the rebirth of agriculture and rural areas. Tens of thousands of visitors from all over Greece and abroad are expected to cross Agrotica’s gates this year, while numerous group trade delegations are expected from the Balkans, Europe, and the Middle East.

19/01/2024 – 12:54