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By georgia sim

The three awards of the logo design competition for the 100th Anniversary of TIF-HELEXPO have been presented

The first-place logo will accompany all company activities throughout the anniversary year

The management of TIF-HELEXPO presented the three awards of the Logo Design Competition for the 100th Anniversary of TIF-HELEXPO to the winners during a special event. The event was attended by members of both the Organizing and Judging Committees of the competition.
The first prize was accompanied by a monetary award of €2,000, while the second and third prizes were each awarded €1,000. The winning logo will be used in all company activities throughout the anniversary year.

Specifically, the first prize was awarded to Sozon Kalfas and Agapi-Angeliki Stavrochristou, students of the School of Architecture at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), along with graphic design student Stavroula Pakataridou. The second prize was awarded to graphic designer Aikaterini Aznaourova, while the third prize went to engineer Maria Zafeirkou.

The management of TIF-HELEXPO expressed its great satisfaction not only with the three distinguished proposals but also with the overall competition participation. The entries were recognized for their quality, nationwide representation, and the significant number of young participants, including both professionals and students who share the vision of the exhibition organization.

During the event, the three winning logos were presented, and the awarded participants had the opportunity to discuss the competition process and results while networking with each other.

In 2025, TIF-HELEXPO celebrates its 100th anniversary since its founding. Through the creation of the anniversary logo, the organization aimed to highlight both its historical significance and its contemporary role. The goal was to capture the company’s long-standing contribution to the social, business, and cultural development of Greece.

By georgia sim

13th Zootechnia – 29% Increase in visitor attendance

51% More Trade Visitors

The 13th International Fair for Livestock and Poultry, Zootechnia,which took place from January 30 to February 2, 2025 at the Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Congress Center, concluded with an overall increase of 29% in visitor attendance and a 51% rise in trade visitors compared to the previous edition in 2023. Particularly impressive was the 78% increase in foreign trade visitors, who came from 28 countries, including Algeria, Egypt, Armenia, Moldova, Croatia, Kosovo, Tunisia, Mauritania, Ukraine, Belgium, North Macedonia, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Israel, the UK, Czech Republic, the Philippines, Georgia, Spain, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Poland, Serbia, Turkey, Ireland, and Finland.

The entire livestock and agricultural sector gathered at this year’s exhibition, seeking information on the latest technologies and innovative solutions in an industry facing major challenges. Advanced technology, robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence took center stage at Zootechnia, with the participation of leading companies in the sector. During the event, over 500 B2B meetings took place between hosted buyers and exhibitors, in addition to numerous business discussions involving other trade visitors.

Zootechnia expanded its exhibition area to 15,085 sqm of indoor and outdoor space, compared to 14,115 sqm in 2023. The number of exhibitors grew to 954 (direct and indirect), up from 834 in the previous edition. Direct exhibitors represented Greece, Bulgaria, France, Italy, China, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Poland, Romania, Serbia, and Turkey, while indirect exhibitors hailed from 38 different countries.

As part of the parallel events at Zootechnia, the 8th Panhellenic Conference on Meat and Meat Products—a joint initiative by TIF-HELEXPO and MEAT NEWS—gathered renowned speakers to discuss the sector’s challenges and opportunities.

Additionally, the Laboratory of Animal Nutrition and the Laboratory of Animal Science at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki’s Veterinary Department collaborated with the exhibition organizers to present innovative applications in animal production.

The Horse Salon and Pet Festival—both integral parts of Zootechnia—attracted a large number of visitors who marveled at the majestic horses and companion animals. This year, in addition to dogs and cats, the event showcased reptiles, aquariums, and canaries, offering a more diverse experience for attendees.

TIF-HELEXPO’s next major event for the agricultural sector is set for March 6-9 in Larissa, as part of AgroThessaly, followed by Agrotica from January 29 to February 1, 2026, and Zootechnia from January 28 to 31, 2027.