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Matchmaking: “Dating App“ for wine and spirits professionals

The Covid restrictions of the past two pandemic years can now largely be dropped under current legal provisions. In concrete terms this means for the forthcoming ProWein from 15 to 17 May: the 2G and 3G restrictions and strict social distancing rules no longer apply. “After this long pandemic period the focus is now on a new departure because the signs of the time all point in the same direction – namely an active resumption of business life. International trade fairs play an essential key role here.

Some 5,500 exhibitors from more than 60 countries

There is no way around ProWein – the leading International Trade Fair for Wines and Spirits in Düsseldorf. With approximately 5,500 exhibitors from over 60 countries it offers the world’s largest range of wines, spirits and craft drinks. For the international professionals from specialist retail, food retail and the hotel, restaurant and catering sectors ProWein from 15 to 17 May 2022 is therefore the industry’s uncontested key event and ideal platform for networking and scouting new trends and products.  

The wine sector looks positively at post-Covid times and bets on sustainability 

Commissioned by ProWein, late 2021 saw Geisenheim University survey experts representing the entire wine supply chain from 48 countries for the fifth time now. Participants in the survey include wine producers from the most important wine-growing countries in the old and new world, exporters, importers, specialist wine dealers as well as representatives from food service and hospitality.

120 exhibitors from 24 countries/ trending: non-alcoholic

The Trend Show “same but different” (sbd) is a real highlight at the heart of ProWein 2022 from 15 to 17 May. To the tune of 120 exhibitors from 24 countries will be presenting extensive and cutting-edge ranges of craft spirits, craft beer and cider here in Hall 7.0 – meaning this special event will again be fully booked thanks to its special recipe. “The success formula and hallmark of “same but different” are its unique spirit and inimitable atmosphere, setting the tone for activities in this exhibition hall.

New dates from 15. to 17. May 2022

Messe Düsseldorf postpones ProWein in consultation with the partners and associations involved from 15 to 17 May 2022. In view of the currently very dynamic infection patterns and the rapid spread of the Omicron variant the event originally planned for the period from 27 to 29 March 2022 can no longer be kept.

- Preparations in full swing
- Ticketshop for visitors goes livey
- Messe Düsseldorf relies on proven PROTaction Hygiene Concept

New dates for ProWine Singapore 2022 are all set, with the trade fair dates now moving from May to 5 – 8 September 2022. This edition will once again be held alongside FHA-Food & Beverage, organised by Informa Markets.

• Sales volume up +8.9%, driven by strong chocolate business (+9.6%)
• Sales revenue of CHF 2,032.2 million, up +14.0% in local currencies (+14.3% in CHF)
• On track to deliver on mid-term guidance1

 I am pleased to present strong volume growth for the first three months of the new fiscal year. Chocolate volume growth was particularly strong, outperforming the underlying global chocolate confectionery market.