Closing Report: iba 2009 once again a powerhouse

Dusseldorf / DE. (ghm) For its 60th birthday, iba gave itself the best present: More than 79’500 trade visitors came along to iba between 03 and 09 October, to find out about the innovations and new developments presented by the 1’059 exhibitors from 55 countries. This clear vote of confidence has further strengthened iba´s status as the Number One international trade fair for the sector. «iba 2009 is going extremely well indeed. Before the fair, the initial forecasts were somewhat subdued, but the quantity and quality of the visitors has far exceeded all our expectations. This fair has raised the bar as regards standards. All through the event there has been a definite air of confidence and a willingness to invest. iba 2009 has reflected the unlimited dynamism that there is in the baking trades. It is the most important innovations powerhouse for the next three years, and one that will drive the market forward», said Peter Becker, President of the German Bakers’ Confederation (ZV). iba is the home of bakers from all over the world, a claim which underlines the event´s unique status internationally. Visitors came from all continents to this World Market for Baking. Around 55 percent of the total number of visitors were from outside Germany. On the 123’000 square metres of exhibition space (gross) at iba baking businesses large and small were able to find everything and anything that was relevant to the sector. The next World Market for Baking takes place from 28 September to 03 October 2012, at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre.