[ CNR EXPO ] CNR CAFE & BAR - Food, Beverage Exhibition

Take your place at the largest platform for the Cafe, Bar, Food & Beverage industries!

Most exceptional platform of the year! CNR Cafe & Bar – Food & Beverage Exhibition will once again be
the top venue for the cafe, bar, food & beverage industries. On September 7 th 2023, ITF – Istanbul Trade
Fairs presents the newest innovations and trends to professionals who wish to discover new
opportunities at Yenikapı – Eurasia Exhibition & Art Center.

CNR Cafe & Bar showcases a wide range of products from the café, bar, food and beverage industries.

By taking part in CNR Cafe & Bar you will gain the opportunity to:

Connect and collaborate with numerous companies and brands in the industry.
Experience and view new products firsthand.
Obtain insights and advice from industry experts.
Treat yourself to delightful and creative presentations that enrich the sector's culture.

We respectfully invite you to CNR Cafe & Bar - Food & Beverage Exhibition. Don't miss out on this unique experience!

Please contact us for any additional information.

Event schedule for CNR Food Istanbul

Event Schedule for CNR Food Istanbul and CNR Ambalaj Special Section

Platinum sponsor of CNR Food Istanbul: ArleAM

“ArLeAM”, the Armenian leader in agricultural production, is the official Platinum Sponsor of CNR Food Istanbul 2021.

Make a refreshing change with Alcoholic Beverages and Gourmet Special Section

The unique trade platform designated for the alcoholic beverages and gourmet industry, Alcoholic Beverages and Gourmet Special Section, returns with the second edition under the world’s most reputable food exhibition, CNR Food Istanbul. Organized in the specially-designed halls, Alcoholic Beverages and Gourmet Special Section took the stage at the center of global trade, CNR Expo Istanbul Expo Center, between September 1-4, 2021.

Expecting the presence of hotel managers, first-class resort representatives, chain stores, top-class restaurant and bar owners, the special section hosts international buyer delegations from around 120 countries in Istanbul, making a refreshing change for international companies as the only open green trade corridor during the pandemic era.

The future of the food industry is at CNR Food Istanbul

CNR Food Istanbul and CNR Ambalaj Istanbul, where the Turkish food, beverage, and packaging industry come together at the same platform on the same day, will draw great attention from domestic and international food wholesalers, retail chain stores, corporate purchasers, business managers, future business owners, hotel and restaurant chains.

“CNR Food Istanbul is a great opportunity to promote the exhibitors’ products”

The greatest international power of the Turkish food industry, CNR Food Istanbul, gets underway on September 1. Followed by the global food industry with kind interest, the exhibition presents all the novelties on food and grabs the most attention with national pavilions, including the participation of Czechia.

Head of CzechTrade Office Istanbul Vladislav Polach, who has participated in CNR Food Istanbul with the national pavilion for three years, answered our questions about the exhibition.

Could you please mention the targets of the companies operating in the food industry in your country for 2021 and the following years?
CNR Food Istanbul helps Czech companies to enter the local market. As a visible result, several of our exhibitors have already signed contracts with local as well as foreign partners. We hope to make the new collaborations with CNR Food Istanbul visitors.

Where are your companies positioned in the global food market? What are the target markets of the companies operating in the food industry in the new period?
Most of the products are exported to Russia, Middle East, Turkey, and other countries. We would like to find new potential customers from other countries.

Could you please share your opinions about CNR Food Istanbul, closely followed by the global food industry? What does CNR Food Istanbul mean to you?
The Czech Republic has exhibited at CNR Food Istanbul for already three consecutive years. Last year, the fairground was even visited by our Prime Minister. As I mentioned, these steps underline the fact that the Czech companies see the Turkish market with more than 80 million consumers as perspective. CNR Food Istanbul helps them to enter the local and foreign markets.

How do you think CNR Food Istanbul contributes to your companies?
CNR Food Istanbul is a great opportunity to promote the exhibitors’ products. The Czech companies can find many potential customers from their sectors to participate in this fair. We are very glad to exhibit at this fair every year.

CNR Food Istanbul is ready for the new normal

The global trade platform of the Turkish food industry, CNR Food Istanbul, starts on September 1. The exhibition, welcoming tens of thousands of domestic and international food buyers, will take place concurrently with “Ambalaj Istanbul Special Section”, which are the leading organizations in their fields.

CNR Food Istanbul will be held by adopting the health measures determined by the Ministry of Health and UFI (the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry). Cleaning of the surfaces that exhibitors and visitors frequently contact and common use areas such as toilets is paid further attention. Sanitizers and sanitizing materials have been placed in various points, particularly transit areas of the halls, for general use.

The ventilation system of CNR Expo Istanbul Expo Center has been renewed. Through the efficient circulation of full external air, the atmosphere of the exhibition venue is permanently kept healthy and clean. All the entrances and exits of the exhibition venue have been rearranged to prevent visitors and exhibitors from contacting each other.

CNR Holding gives top priority to the safety and healthcare of exhibitors and visitors for the exhibition to be organized under the new “return to normal” criteria. A few days remain to CNR Food Istanbul and all the necessary arrangements from the arrangement of social distance to density checks, application of HES, distribution of hygiene materials, provision of masks, and security of entrances have been already completed.

Contact us to establish new long-lasting business connections at the world’s safest food exhibition.

Global trade reshapes at CNR Food Istanbul

Gathering the Turkish food industry with the global market, CNR Food Istanbul will start on September 1. More than 2 thousand food, beverage, and packaging brands on grains and pulses, staple food, snacks, beverages, confectionery, biscuits, pastry, along with store and market equipment will come together with tens of thousands of domestic and international buyers.

The visitors will have a chance to reach their target product groups on the same platform, compare the products, and make their business relations efficient. Trading at CNR Food Istanbul will enable the Turkish food industry to achieve its targets for 2020.

CNR Food Istanbul, raising its trade value for the global food industry that has reshaped particularly in the recent period, will be organized with the support of the Ministry of Trade. The exhibition will take place concurrently with “Ambalaj Istanbul Special Section”, the leading organizations in their fields.

Contact us to take part in one of the biggest trade platforms formed for the global food industry, CNR Food Istanbul, home for all kinds of products, services, and applications on food.

Uzbekistan's national support for CNR Food Istanbul

Anticipated greatly by the global food industry, CNR Food Istanbul - Food and Beverage Products, Food Processing Technologies Fair will gather the industry professionals Domestic and international exhibiting companies will unite with more than 50 thousand visitors from over 117 countries for trading at CNR Expo Istanbul Expo Center.

Organized by CNR Holding subsidiary, Istanbul Trade Fairs, with the cooperation of TGDF (Federation of Food & Drink Industry Associations of Turkey), TÜGİDER (All Food Foreign Trade Association), PAKDER (Association of Agricultural Products, Grains, Pulses Processing and Packaging Manufacturers) and the support of the Ministry of Trade and KOSGEB (Small and Medium Enterprises Development Organization of Turkey), the exhibition will bring together the key players of the global food market on the same platform.

World-renowned exhibitors will be participating in CNR Food Istanbul, welcoming the latest country pavilion to join the exhibition, National Pavilion of Uzbekistan, in the segment of high-quality products.

Following the food trends of the world, 11 exhibitors from Uzbekistan will present their latest product groups ranging from confectionery, dried vegetables and fruits, rabbit meat products, meat products - sausages, cheese production, biscuits waffles with sugar filling, jam, dried fruit production to canned food, fried peas and ice cream production on the pavilion under the name“Made in Uzbekistan”.

International buyers gather for CNR Food Istanbul

The largest trade platform formed for the Turkish food industry, CNR Food Istanbul, will start at the center of global trade, CNR Expo Istanbul Expo Center, Greatly contributing to the industry in the fields of branding, marketing, and exporting, the exhibition will take place concurrently with “Ambalaj Istanbul Special Section”

Enabling the Turkish food industry to gain more power in the international arena, CNR Food Istanbul is also closely followed by the global food industry. At CNR Food Istanbul, organized with the contribution of the Ministry of Trade, particularly international buyers will make major and long-lasting trade agreements with exhibiting companies.

The exhibition, presenting all kinds of products and services on the food, beverage, and packaging industries, will host the products by more than 2.000 brands. A great number of international companies will also exhibit at CNR Food Istanbul, which will receive visits from tens of thousands of international buyers.

Contact us to take your place at CNR Food Istanbul; establish new business connections and boost your trade volume.

Lively days of the food industry in the post-pandemic era

Taking part in one of the world’s largest gatherings on the food industry, CNR Food Istanbul, as the special guest, President of WACS (World Association of Chefs Societies), Thomas A.Gugler, underlined the upcoming developments in the food industry after the pandemic era. Gugler stated that COVID-19 created fear and uncertainties and added “the entire dining processes will change and require food safety regulations to be adjusted.”

Expressing that the period would make people more health conscious and attentive, Thomas A. Gugler stated there would be big changes, particularly in food, upon the new normalization period. He noted many people suffer from diseases that are man-made, improper feeding, and eating, and added, “the period should be coached and counseled well, to be supportive for the need of individuals and to see all with a more critical eye.”

Thomas A. Gugler to explain global culinary standards

The surprise name of CNR Food Istanbul, welcoming more than 2.000 brands from 20 countries, will be the master of masters, renowned chef Thomas A. Gugler. Representing more than 12 million chefs from 107 countries at every level as the President of WACS (World Association of Chefs Societies), Gugler will deliver a presentation named “Global Trends and Sustainability”, where he will share his career journey in the culinary profession as well as key information on retaining and developing global culinary standards.

Give it shot with CNR Food Istanbul

CNR Food Istanbul, global trade platform of the food sector, will host the first edition of Alcoholic Beverages Special Section this year between September 1-4, 2021. The most outstanding companies in Turkey and the leading global brands will display their products at CNR Food Istanbul, which will make great contributions to the domestic and foreign trade of the sector.

CNR Food Istanbul - Alcoholic Beverages Special Section, to be visited by national and international hotels, restaurants, cafes, and bar owners as well as senior executives and buyers, draws massive attention from beverage companies.

Bringing together industry-leading producers and distributors, business meetings will also take place at CNR Food Istanbul - Alcoholic Beverages Special Section. Buyer groups that will hold bilateral B2B meetings with exhibitors will sign agreements on their needs for alcoholic beverages at CNR Food Istanbul.

Strong cooperation in the fair industry

The most distinguished trade fair companies of Turkey, CNR Holding and Medya Fors, have joined their forces for “CNR Food Istanbul, CNR Ambalaj Special Section and Be My Franchise?”. Taking place concurrently at the center of global trade, CNR Expo Istanbul Expo Center, the giant gathering will form the most extensive trade platform of the Turkish trade fair industry.

Followed by the global food sector closely, CNR Food Istanbul and the largest franchise exhibition of Europe, Be My Franchise? will be organized concurrently between September 1-4, 2021 which will create a great synergy for both trade capacities of exhibitors and the country economy.

“CNR Food Istanbul, CNR Ambalaj Special Section, and Be My Franchise?” to be organized at the 100 thousand square meter area will unite manufacturers, entrepreneurs, suppliers, new projects and investors with more than 85 thousand international visitors for business agreements.

Full support to the largest food platform

CNR Food Istanbul, which is the largest trade platform of the Turkish food industry bringing together producers, suppliers, wholesalers, and buyers on the same platform, will commence on September 1 with the support of the Ministry of Trade. Taking place concurrently with Ambalaj Special Section at the center of global trade, CNR Expo Istanbul Expo Center, the exhibition will be organized on the 80 thousand square meter area.

Enabling buyer delegations to reach all the product groups under a single roof, CNR Food Istanbul aims to be visited by more than 50 thousand domestic and international professional buyers. The foremost meeting, which offers an opportunity to expand business volume and export capacity for the Turkish food industry and establish new business connections, will be a global gathering point where exhibiting companies can discover all the innovations and types for the industries of the food, beverage, packaging, packing, and food technologies.

Trade opportunity for the alcoholic beverage industry

Organized between September 1-4 the food and beverage exhibition of Turkey, CNR Food Istanbul will welcome the most prestigious companies of the alcoholic beverage industry this year. CNR Food Istanbul will be set up as the largest trade platform of the alcoholic beverage industry, which contributes to not only economy and employment but also a wide group of people from agriculture to transportation sectors.

The exhibition will unite the domestic alcoholic beverage industry with gastronomy, hotel, restaurant, and bar owners, senior executive managers, and purchasers. Buyer delegations, to make bilateral B2B meetings with exhibitors, will sign the agreements for all their needs of alcoholic beverages at CNR Food Istanbul.

CNR Food Istanbul will provide the alcoholic beverage companies, products, and services with an opportunity to attain demands from the domestic markets directly, rapidly and efficiently, which will enable companies to have considerable gains in terms of sales and promotional activities.

A unique trade opportunity

Hosting the largest fair organizations in the world, CNR Holding has been the biggest supporter of the Turkish economy and exporters with over 1500 exhibitions organized until now. CNR Holding, having served continuously for 35 years, initiates CNR Food Istanbul, the largest trade platform of the industry for the Turkish food industry.

CNR Holding is performing its activities for CNR Food Istanbul and Ambalaj Istanbul Special Section where food, beverage, and packaging industries will come together and seize a chance to reinforce their supply chains, make direct trade connections with visitors, particularly in the nearby region, and get informed about the trends of the new normal.

The specially-trained data department of 45 people has made bilateral talks with potential buyers abroad, which has resulted in more than 2500 professional buyers across the world, particularly including Russia, Germany, Israel, Iran, the Turkic Republics, and the Middle East countries, to have bought online tickets. It is planned for this number to reach 5 thousand until the beginning date of the exhibition.

Opening its doors with Thomas A.Gugler, President of World Association of Chefs Societies, master of 12 million chefs, and experienced names leading the industry, CNR Food Istanbul will be the favorite trade platform of the food and packaging industries once again this year with its renewed halls, professional buyer delegations, and many special events.

Food waste will be the matter of discussion at CNR Food Istanbul

The annual amount of food thrown and wasted including the agricultural losses is 1.6 billion tonnes globally while this amount has exceeded 15 million tonnes in Turkey. Our country wastes food nearly as much as the annual agriculture export rate. According to the report released by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), food of around 1 trillion dollars is lost every year just before reaching consumers. The researches show that if we can prevent only 1/4 of the food loss and waste occurring worldwide, there will not be anybody left suffering from hunger in the world.

İSTİB (Istanbul Commodity Exchange) Vice President, Hakkı İsmet Aral will explain the measures to be taken in order to prevent food waste occurring from field to fork at CNR Food Istanbul.

Mr. Aral will introduce the “Food Waste Project” by İSTİB, which reduces the waste of food and aims zero waste, and create awareness by positioning sustainability in the spotlight of the business world locally and globally.

The project, carried out by İSTİB Food Waste Committee and initiated with the slogan “Prevent Food Waste”, aims to reduce food waste, deliver food to the needy without causing any waste, raise the awareness of our people, and enable the economy to regain food within sustainability.

Making a name for itself with not only its trade volume but also seminars to be held, CNR Food Istanbul will be organized at the center of global trade, CNR Expo Istanbul Expo Center

Prestigious exporters will exhibit at CNR Food Istanbul

CNR Food Istanbul has become the hope of the global and particularly the European food industry, which have had significant problems with their manufacturing and distribution networks in recent months.

Keeping the international food trade non-stop once again this year, the exhibition will maintain its position as the global supply hub of the industry with its healthy, hygienic, safe, and suitable product groups. The exhibition, the indispensable gathering of the industry with its trade volume, will be organized at the center of global trade, CNR Expo Istanbul Expo Center

CNR Food Istanbul not only is featured as the international market where industry representatives come together but also provides exhibiting companies with an opportunity to attain the demand for their products and services directly, rapidly, and efficiently. It enables companies to have considerable gains in terms of sales and promotional activities via CNR Food Istanbul.

Global food buyers are coming for trade

The largest food exhibition of Eurasia, CNR Food Istanbul, which is getting prepared to welcome its visitors at the center of global trade, CNR Expo Istanbul Expo Center, will open its gates as the most lucrative trade platform organized for the Turkish food industry once again this year. The exhibition, organized to boost the export rate of the food and beverage industry, greatly contributes to the manufacturing and trade of the exhibiting companies through the business volume that the exhibition yields annually.

Initiated by CNR Holding, the greatest investment of the Turkish trade fair industry, the BIA (Business Intelligence Agency) department with an exclusive team of 40 people is working non-stop to bring professional buyers to the exhibition. It has been already confirmed that buyers of 914 companies from 32 countries, particularly including the Middle East, the Balkans, and Middle Asia, will participate in the exhibition, which will maintain its activities on visitors until November. Enabling the rightest and most efficient matchs with exhibitors, bilateral business meetings will offer significant trade opportunities for exhibitors and visitors.

The exhibition, contributing to the international brand recognition of the Turkish food and beverage companies, will gather all the powers of the food industry from cereals and pulses to staple food products, snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, confectionery, biscuits and pastry products, store and market equipment.

The giant gathering for food in September

CNR Food Istanbul and CNR Ambalaj Istanbul, where the Turkish food, beverage, and packaging industry come together at the same platform on the same day, will draw great attention from domestic and international food wholesalers, retail chain stores, corporate purchasers, business managers, future business owners, hotel and restaurant chains.

Expecting visits from more than 50 thousand international buyers, the exhibition will be organized at the center of global trade, CNR Expo Istanbul Expo Center, between September 1-4

CNR Food Istanbul and CNR Ambalaj Special Section will welcome visitors and VIP buyer delegations from 84 countries including Italy, Germany, Russia, as well as the MENA region, target markets of the industry. Constituting a basis for new business partnerships, the biggest food platform in Turkey welcomes products by over 2 thousand.

Experts will set forth striking subjects in innovation, designing, production stages, health relating to the food, packaging, and out-of-home consumption industries at the seminars to take place during the exhibition.

Speakers including President of World Association of Chefs Societies, Thomas A.Gugler, who is recognized as the “Man Running Millions of Chefs”, will set forth the Turkish and global food industry.

Hearts of 12 million chefs will beat at CNR Food

Anticipated greatly by the global food industry, CNR Food Istanbul will welcome world-renowned chef, Thomas A.Gugler this year. Representing more than 12 million chefs from 107 countries at every level, President of WACS (World Association of Chefs Societies), Thomas A.Gugler, will deliver a presentation titled “Global Trends and Sustainability” at the exhibition. The famous chef will share his 35-year career journey and make important statements on retaining and developing global culinary standards.

Organized by CNR Holding subsidiary, Istanbul Trade Fairs, with the cooperation of TGDF, TUGIDER, PAKDER, GIMDES, and the support of the Ministry of Trade and KOSGEB, CNR Food Istanbul – Food and Beverage Products, Food Processing Technologies Fair is getting prepared to open its doors to visitors at CNR Expo Istanbul Expo Center.The exhibition will witness many colorful events and welcome President of WACS (World Association of Chefs Societies), Thomas A. Gugler as the guest of honor this year.

Thomas A. Gugler delivers a presentation titled “Global Trends and Sustainability”

Welcoming more than 2.000 brands from nearly 20 countries on the 80 thousand square meter area, CNR Food Istanbul will witness many special events, which will attract exhibitors and visitors. Gathering industry representatives from all over the world on the same platform, the exhibition will welcome Chef of the Chefs, famous chef Thomas A. Gugler, who represents more than 12 million chefs from 107 countries at every level with his position as President of WACS (World Association of Chefs Societies). He will deliver a presentation titled “Global Trends and Sustainability” where he will share his career journey in the culinary profession as well as important information on retaining and developing global culinary standards.

178 international awards in 35 years

Having collected 178 international awards in his 35-year career journey, Thomas A. Gugler has taken part in nearly all the areas related to food from five-star hotels to gourmet restaurants, hospitals, airlines, universities. Speaking 9 languages fluently, the famous chef is globally known as the “Man Running Millions of Chefs”.

Giant cooperation in the food industry

The leading company of the trade fair industry, CNR Holding, signed an important cooperation protocol with TUGIDER and PAKDER that incorporate the most powerful companies of the food industry. Through the agreement gathering the food industry at CNR Expo, CNR Food Istanbul will become one of the biggest food exhibitions in the world.

CNR Holding, the leading company of the trade fair industry, initiated important cooperation with TUGIDER, and PAKDER, which is exclusive for CNR Food Istanbul Fair. CNR Holding Chairwoman, Ceyda Erem; TUGIDER Chairman, Mustafa Manav, and PAKDER Chairman, Ismet Aral participated in the signing ceremony of the cooperation protocol, which gathered the food industry at CNR Expo. It was emphasized that this agreement would make CNR Food Istanbul one of the biggest food exhibitions in the world.

The food industry comes together at CNR Expo

Speaking at the signing ceremony, CNR Holding Chairwoman, Ceyda Erem stated that new cooperation means a stronger exhibition and added, “TUGIDER and PAKDER that lead the industry came together at CNR Expo. Within the scope of our agreement, both associations will join us at CNR Food Istanbul - Food and Beverage Products, Food Processing Technologies Fair between November 25-28, 2020. It was high time the food industry in Turkey would be present on the same platform. I wish the giant cooperation in the food industry good luck for the industry and our country”. Expressing that they have had more than 1.500 exhibitions since the day they were established and united over 150.000 companies with more than 30.000.000 buyer groups, Ceyda Erem said “CNR Food Istanbul plays a significant role in our accomplishment. We will use both BIA (Business Intelligence Agency) big data management and artificial intelligence aided Data Management System more effectively and expand the success of our exhibition one step closer.”

"We will make CNR Food Istanbul one of the biggest exhibitions in the world”

PAKDER President, Ismet Aral gave a speech on finding the future at CNR and added “We are very happy that we are here again. We should gather the food industry on the same platform and this platform should be definitely CNR Expo”. TUGIDER President, Mustafa Manav said “CNR Food Istanbul will be ranked among the biggest exhibitions in the world in a not so distant future. An important step was taken through this cooperation.

The taste of nature from Belarus at CNR Food İstanbul

The participation of Belarus is lending a great deal of color to CNR Food Istanbul this year. The exhibitors of Belarus and the Taste of Nature are going to show their newest high quality products with natural, authentic flavors.

The Belarus Pavilion is organized under the patronage of the Belarusian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food of the Republic of Belarus, the Belarusian State Concern of Food Industry, the Embassy of the Republic of Belarus to the Republic of Turkey. Given the high quality of Belarusian products Belarus - the Taste of Nature pavilion will be one of the key drivers in promoting the natural and healthy food across regional and global supply chain.

We encourage local and other country buyers and trade associations to visit the Belarusian exporters at CNR Food Istanbul. You will find a wide range of competitive, eye-catching products.

Be welcomed, Hall 8, Booth: C12

Krasny pischevik, OJSC

Krasny pischevik, OJSC is one of the largest Belarusian confectionary enterprises with 150-year history. It manufactures pastille-marmalade products: zephyr, marmalade, halva, toffee, candy dots, sweets – all in all more than 140 types of confectionaries. The enterprise manufactures 21 thousand tons of products per year. Krasny pischevik use innovative technologies and natural ingredients to make products with great nutritional value.

Minsk plant of cereal products, PJCS

Minsk group of the bread products JSC is the largest manufacturer of flour and cereal products in the Republic of Belarus. The production facilities of the enterprise allow to process up to 1000 tons of grain per day. The production complies with international quality standards. The client-orientability of the enterprise allows to satisfy the needs of any buyer. Today Minsk group of the bread products JSC is a modern high technology enterprise that is proved to be a reliable and solid partner..

Nurture your business for growth at Food Istanbul

Turkey has a strong and growing agricultural industry offering opportunities in many areas.

Strengths of the industry

• Agriculturally sufficient country with favorable climate, large arable lands, and abundant availability of water resources

• Considered to be one of the leading countries in the world in the field of agriculture and food

• Export opportunities thanks to Turkey’s proximity to regional markets

• Strong food and agriculture sector, which employed about 20% of the active population of the country and represented approximately 6.1% of GDP in 2016

Favorable investment environment

• Strong macroeconomic growth with increasing income per capita and a bourgeoning middle-class

• Favorable demographics with a dynamic, young, and skilled labor force

• Cost-competitive labor prices. Compared to Europe and the rest of the world, the labor costs in the sector are 70% -80% lower

• Strong government support through incentives

• Developed industrial and commercial infrastructure

Lucrative opportunities

• Geographically well-placed to take advantage of trade opportunities in Europe, Middle East, and former Soviet countries

• With a growing population of more than 80 million, Turkey is one of the largest markets in the region

• The government invests heavily in irrigation projects and improvements to infrastructure

Strong international presence

• Global agri-food giants are present in Turkey with significant productive activities, using Turkey as a hub to access regional markets

• Successful partnerships with local companies to grow in the region, capitalizing on locals’ experience and networks

The largest of the halal trade is at CNR Food Istanbul

CNR Food Istanbul, the biggest food exhibition in Eurasia, continues to grow every year on its way to become the world's largest.

The Association of Supervision and Certification of Food Products has joined among the supporters of CNR Food, Turkey's unmatched food trade fair regarding the exhibition area, exhibitors, visitors, and trade volume. The Association is the largest organization operating in the halal food industry in Turkey.

The 5th Hall of the exhibition is allocated for the halal food sector with the protocol signed between CNR Holding and GIMDES. In the 7th Halal and Tayyib Products Special Area organized simultaneously with CNR Food, Turkey's leading manufacturers of halal food products will meet international buyers.

"CNR Food İstanbul set the bar very high”

CNR Holding CEO Ceyda Erem said, “There’s a global economic distress because of the fluctuations in foreign currency rates. We can only prosper if we unite as a nation.”

“We set the bar very high at CNR Food İstanbul. The exhibition received great attention from international visitors.”

A great number of exhibitors received orders fulfilling their annual production capacity at CNR Food İstanbul on the first day.

As per the statement for CNR Food İstanbul, the exhibition which is organized with the aim of becoming the largest food fair of the world broke the record for foreign buyers in the first two days.

CNR Food Istanbul is organized to increase the export rates of the food, packaging, and food service products industries. The majority of the exhibitors received orders fulfilling their annual production capacity on the first day of the exhibition.

In her written statement, Erem expressed that the exhibitions are organized with the motto “more exports” and that the exhibitions held in 2018 were extremely fruitful.

Erem said there’s a 46% increase in the foreign buyer numbers, adding, “This is an incredible increase for the food industry export rates.” She also explained, “Usually people buy fewer tickets online compared to the tickets sold at the doors. However, last year 15% of the visitors of CNR Food İstanbul bought their tickets online. We achieved this number as a result of the hard work of our social media and digital marketing departments. By successfully implementing technology in our work the numbers multiplied fivefold and reached 66% this year.”

Erem expressed that foreign buyers and buying committees played a big part in the success of the exhibiting companies who made hot sales and established new business connections at CNR Food İstanbul.

Erem said that as a nation we need to unite to prosper in a time when the fluctuations in foreign currency rates have caused a global economic distress, adding that CNR Holding endeavors as a family of 850 employees to ensure the prosperity of Turkey.

Food Istanbul offered a global meeting platform

Food Istanbul Expo was held between the dates of September 05-08, 2018 at CNR Expo Yesilkoy, with the aim of being the largest trade platform of the Turkish food industry.

CNR Holding continues to expand with “Food Istanbul Exhibition” which was previously organized under the well-known name “CNR GIDA Fair”.

Turkish food and beverage industry, which maintains its remarkable position with productivity and dynamism, achieved success in the past decade by having a share of $300 billion in total GDP and over 400,000 labor force in 40,000 corporations.

Food Istanbul Expo offered a global b2b meeting platform for visitors to explore the latest developments in the industry.

The fair took place on a unique business platform, creating a supportive environment for companies to increase their strength in global competition.

The exhibition was held on 60,000 sqm with more than 1,000 brands, targeting 35,000 professional visitors with the support of the Istanbul Exporters Association. Professionals of Food and Beverage industries from Europe, Middle East, North Africa, Russia, and Balkans, creating new business lead opportunities for the Turkish industry.

India brought a new flavor to CNR Food Istanbul

CNR Food İstanbul was even more colorful this year with the participation of India.

Considering the reputation of Indian products, India Trade Promotion Organisation was be a significant factor in promoting innovation throughout the food industry, locally, regionally and globally.

In this dynamic environment, CNR Food Istanbul offered a unique and informative commercial platform for industry professionals, where they could keep up to date with the market trends.

CNR Food Istanbul embraced 19 countries with 6 country pavilions

CNR Food Istanbul 2018 opened its doors to a colorful atmosphere with the participation of different countries from around the world on 05-08 September.

CNR Food Istanbul made a remarkable impression as a compelling alternative to the global food exhibitions organized in different countries on similar dates.

The Czech Republic, India, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, China, and Russia are among the countries that added significant value to the exhibition by bringing their tasty products together with the industry professionals.

The country pavilions created excellent opportunities for all the companies to integrate into international markets while introducing different flavors.

A brand new flavor of CNR Food Istanbul, The Czech Republic

CNR Food Istanbul was even more colorful this year with the national participation of the Czech Republic. All the Czech exhibitors presented their newest products together with industry professionals during Food Istanbul 2018 adding a significant value to the entire show.

The Czech Republic National Pavilion is organized under the patronage of The Ministry of Agriculture of The Czech Republic. Given the high reputation of Czech products, the Czech National pavilion was a key driver in fostering innovation across the local, regional and global food and beverage supply chain.

In this dynamic climate, CNR Food Istanbul continued to empower the global food and beverage community as an unmatched trading and knowledge platform that offers unrivaled market overviews and insights to industry professionals.

Largest network of food and drink industries in Eurasia

We will be pleased to welcome you at CNR Food Istanbul which will be held on September 05-08, 2018.

The Show will play an important role in facing major market challenges and enhancing the dynamism of the food industry focusing on the future of the sector in the Eurasian Region and in the world.

Don't miss any trends and innovations at CNR Food Istanbul!

CNR Food Istanbul 2018 will play an important role in facing major market challenges and enhancing the dynamism of the food industry focusing the future of the sector in the Eurasian Region and in the world.

FOOD ISTANBUL has prepared a special HOSTED BUYER PROGRAM by supporting with Turkish Ministry of Economy and Istanbul Exporters' Association, where all exhibitors would get the chance to explore the latest developments and have the general outlook of industrial diversity.

The best of the three industries at the center of export

CNR Food İstanbul, supported by Ministry of Economy, provides unique commerce opportunities to exhibitors. The exhibition will be held on September 5 – 8 2018 at CNR EXPO Yeşilköy.

CNR Food İstanbul is the only platform where the food & beverage, processing, storage, cooling technologies, logistics and store equipment industries under the same roof.

If you would also like to exhibit in CNR Food Istanbul, organized by CNR Holding subsidiary İstanbul Fuarcılık with the support of ETÜDER, and TGDF, contact us.

Great collaboration for CNR Food Exhibition!

CNR Holding and the Federation Of Food & Drink İndustry Associations Of Turkey (TGDF) joined forces for CNR FOOD İstanbul.

TGDF Chairman Şemsi Kopuz said, "Our most important reason to support this exhibition is the advantage CNR offers to the industry as well as the support of The Ministry of Economy and their activities in the foreign markets.”

Kopuz said, "As food industry, we’re one of the most important industries that bring in foreign currency to the country. TGDF supports CNR Food exhibition because CNR works to increase the profit and export rates of the Food Industry.

CNR Food exhibition is a bridge at the meeting point of the Middle East, Asia, The Balkans and Africa markets. The exhibition also works as a window for the international expansion of our industry, displaying our productiveness.”

Kopuz said, "As TGDF, we invite all companies related to the food industry to participate in CNR Food İstanbul. This is a great opportunity to become a family and join forces and show the world how productive and rich our food industry is. We invite all members of this family to CNR Food Istanbul. We’re looking forward to seeing you at the exhibition.”

From field to fork, the whole process will be at CNR Food Istanbul

In the food industry, the trust throughout the value chain is expressed with the phrase, “From field to fork”.

The relation between food and health is indisputable. If the food you eat isn’t healthy, you can’t have a healthy life.

In this day and age, the importance of food safety increases. All the innovations and variety in the food industry will be shared with the visitors at CNR Food Istanbul, displaying the whole process.

The exhibition will create a platform where the competitive power of the food industry will increase in the international market with innovative, reliable, high-quality solutions which will add value to products.

Food Istanbul will combine the experienced team of CNR Holding with the power of international network, offering visitors the opportunity to witness the process of the food industry.

CNR Food Istanbul maximizes the export target of the industry!

CNR Food Istanbul Exhibition, organized by CNR Holding subsidiary İstanbul Fuarcılık with the support of İİB, ETÜDER, and TGDF, will host a great number of domestic and foreign visitors.

CNR Food Istanbul Exhibition, supported by ETÜDER and TGDF will host domestic and foreign visitors, uniting the most important representatives of the industry on September 5-8, 2018.

Food Industry will be watching CNR Food Istanbul

The great meeting of the food industries with the packaging and food service suppliers will be held at CNR Expo Yeşilköy. The exhibition, supported by the Ministry of Economy, will be closely monitored by the most important companies of the world.

CNR Holding continues its promotion and publicity activities for the exhibition to reach a record-breaking trade volume.

Record-breaking success with 25.000 visitors!

CNR Food İstanbul- Food & Beverage, Food, Processing, Stroge, Cooling Techhonolgies, Logistics and store equipment fair which brings food, packaging and out of home consmption. industriesunder the same roof together for the first time hosted nearly 25.000 visitors.

More than 800 B2B Meetings

Within the scope of the "International Hosted Buyer Delegation Programme" the exhibitors had the opportunity to meet with the buyers from 45 different countries.

USA
Germany
England
France
Canada
Russia
Poland
Ukraine
Greece
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Montenegro
India
Tajikistan
Kazakhstan
South Korea
China
Taiwan
Singapore
Mexico
Brazil
Colombia
Algeria
Afghanistan
Nigeria
Panama
Egypt
Palastine
Malaysia
Bahrain
Dominian Republic
Ethiopia
Costa Rica
Kenya
Nepal
Peru
Lebanon
Tunisia
UAE
Saudi Arabia
Jordan
Azerbaijan
Qatar

Through the B2B matchmaking program, exhibitors which were categorized based on the product groups, had the opportunity to make efficient meetings in terms establishing concrete trade relations with international buyer delegations at the B2B meeting area.

Within the Buyers Delegation B2B Matchmaking Program, more than 500 importers with 4 billion dollars import potential realized over 800 B2B meetings with exhibitors. In addition to international buyer delegations, which were hosted privately, the fair hosted professional visitors from 104 different countries all around the world.

Key players of food industry visited CNR FOOD İSTANBUL

The well-known international names such as Ricardo Renzo Rojas, son of Raul Rojas, known as Sugar King and Wayki en Golosinas SAC, the leading producer of Peru candy market, were within the VIP visitor list of the exhibition.

In addition to these companies above, The Balsharaf Group and Tajero LLC were also in the VIP buyer delegations of CNR Food Istanbul. The Balsharaf Group have 16,000 chain stores in the Middle East and provides the supply of Carrefour stores in Saudi Arabia. Tajero LLC distributes the products of companies like Unilever, Ferrero, Ülker to 5000 points.

International Cooking Shows

The exhibition hosted well-known international chefs for the cooking shows.
Peruvian cuisine with Bruno Santa Cruz, American Rise Show with Sebahattin Güney, American Cranberry meals with Serkan Çetintas and Indian cuisine with Vinod Kumar Chouhan were on stage while the visitors were experiencing delicious moments during the fair.

Fair was more attractive with the colorful competition

International chefs voted for the stars of kitchen during the Local Chef, Pastry of Istanbul and Chefs of Future competitions.

The Local Chef competition, which carried the gastronomy and culinary culture areas further in Turkey, was organized within the scope of the fair. The groups were evaluated from tableware, menus and groceries. Valuable jury members determined the winners. The winner of Local Chef competition was Four Seasons Bosphorus. The second winner was Fairmont Quasar, while the third was Hyatt Regency.

Teams participating in the 'Pastry of Istanbul' competition, evaluated in pastry, praline chocolate, sculpture and bakery products. The winner of Pastry of İstanbul was Le Meridien Etiler, The second winner was Movenpick Istanbul, while the third was The Ritz Carlton.

Next edition on stage between 5 – 8 September 2018

The next edition of CNR FOOD ISTANBUL will be held from 5th to 8th September 2018, at CNR EXPO Yeşilköy.

Do not miss the region’s most comprehensive event for Food & Beverage, Food Processing, Storage, Cooling Technologies, Logistics and Store Equipment industry!

Giant collaboration for CNR Food Istanbul Fair

The Federation of Food & Drink Industry Associations of Turkey (Member of Food Drink Europe) has joined the huge cooperation.

The most important food and beverage industry intuitions of Turkey, Cereals Pulses Oil Seeds and Products Exporters' Association Istanbul, Food Service Products and Suppliers Association and Federation of Food & Drink Industry Associations of Turkey (with its 27 member food and beverage associations) signed a cooperation protocol to fully support CNR FOOD ISTANBUL- Food & Beverage, Storage Cooling, Logistics Technologies & Storage Equipment Fair which will be held on 5 - 8 September 2018 at CNR EXPO together with CNR Ambalaj -Packaging, Labeling & Food Processing Fair.

Do not miss the Eurasia Regions’ most comprehensive event for Food & Beverage, Food Processing, Packaging, and Storage industry!

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Food Istanbul made marks on Italian Media - Good First Take! (The Italian Food Magazine)

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Polish Meat Association joins CNR Food Istanbul!

Polish Meat Association joins CNR Food Istanbul!

Polish Meat Association aims to inform and promote fresh, refrigerated, and frozen beef and beef products. The campaign is targeting the Turkish market. The main aim of the project is to open the market for the European beef and beef products. Moreover, the campaign builds a positive image of the European meat by providing complex information about the products and conducting educational actions.

Consulate General of Brazil in Istanbul joins CNR Food Istanbul!

As the ambassador of Brazilian Food Industry; Brazilian Chamber of Commerce will be present at CNR Food Istanbul representing Coffee, Soy Beans, Sugar and Meat & Poultry producers in Brazil connecting the purchase power of the region with Brazilian producers.

You're invited to this great event!

FOOD Istanbul Expo aims to be organized on 60,000 sqm area with more than 1,000 brands targeting 35,000 professional visitors and supported by Istanbul Exporters’Association. Professionals of Food and Beverage industries from Europe, Middle East, North Africa, Russia and Balkans will create new business lead opportunities for Turkish industry.

Food manufacturers, are you ready to export more in 2018?

Turkish food and beverage industry maintains its remarkable position with productivity and dynamism, achieved a success story by having a share of 300 billion US Dollars in total GDP and over 400,000 labor force in 40,000 corporations.

FOOD Istanbul Expo positioned as a global b2b meeting point where visitors will get the chance to explore the latest developments and have the general Outlook of industrial diversity. The fair will be a unique business platform that creates a supportive environment for the industry to increase their strength in global competition, to guide them to produce more value-added, innovative, trusted and accredited consumer goods.

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Largest network of food and drink industries in Eurasia

The best of the three industries at the center of export

Great collaboration for CNR Food Exhibition!

From field to fork, the whole process will be at CNR Food Istanbul

CNR Food Istanbul maximizes the export target of the industry!

Food Industry will be watching CNR Food Istanbul

Record-breaking success with 25.000 visitors!

More than 800 B2B Meetings

Key players of food industry visited CNR FOOD İSTANBUL

International Cooking Shows

Fair was more attractive with the colorful competition

Next edition on stage between 5 – 8 September 2018

Giant collaboration for CNR Food Istanbul Fair

CNR Food Istanbul News appears on Italian Media . la tecnologia in mostra (Formaggi & Tecnologie)

Food Istanbul made marks on Italian Media - Good First Take! (The Italian Food Magazine)

Food Istanbul impacts on Italian Food Industry - CNR Food Istanbul: Buona la prima (Salumi & Consumi)

Polish Meat Association joins CNR Food Istanbul!

You're invited to this great event!

Food manufacturers, are you ready to export more in 2018?

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