2. On 13-17 February 2012 one of the world's largest food forums – Prodexpo‘2012 – was successfully held at Expocentre Fairgrounds. The exhibition was organized by Expocentre with the assistance from the Russian Ministry of Agriculture and held under the auspices of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation and the Moscow City Government. The exhibition carries the Approved Event logos by UFI – the Global Association of the Exhibition Industry, and RUEF – the Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs, which proves that the event meets the highest international standards of quality.

3. This year, over 2,000 companies from 55 countries put on display their products on 44,000 sq. m of net exhibition space; apart from major Russian food manufacturers, there were global industry leaders, which took the advantage of the event to promote their goods to the Russian market. 29 countries exhibited their national pavilions. They are Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Moldova, Poland, Serbia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay and the USA. This year regular exhibitors were joined by Icelandic companies, which made their first appearance at Prodexpo'2011 in the Fish feature area.

4. PRODEXPO is the largest annual specialized exhibition in Russia and Eastern Europe. For 18 years, it has determined the development of the domestic food industry. Over the years of its existence, the PRODEXPO exhibition has played an important role in stimulating the Russian food industry. Promoting high-quality foodstuffs to the domestic market, the PRODEXPO trade show contributes to implementing high- priority federal projects aimed at improving the quality of life of the Russian citizens.

5. For 18 years, the amount of exhibition space rented and the number of exhibiting companies have increased by five times ! For 18 years, Prodexpo has illustrated: the highest quality foodstuffs manufactured by global market leaders; innovative food products: organic, dietary and functional foods; high-tech foods (new!!!): convenient food, premium fast foods, dehydrated foods, frozen foods, and vacuum packaged foods; high-tech equipment for trade and public catering; innovative materials, equipment and projects for food packing.

6. PRODEXPO’2012 SALONS Meat and meat products, cooked meats, poultry, eggs - Pavilion No.2 (halls 1, 2) Milk and dairy products, cheese - Forum Pavilion Ice-cream Salon - Pavilion No.7 (halls 1, 2) Groceries, cereals, pasta, spices, kitchen herbs - Pavilion No.1 Vegetable fat - Pavilion No.1 Juices, mineral water, soft drinks - Pavilions Central, No.1, No.5 (hall 2), No.2 (halls 3, 5) Frozen food, semi prepared foods - Forum Pavilion Confectionery, snacks, nuts, dried fruit, bakery - Pavilion No.2 (halls 4, 5), 4, 7 (halls 3, 4, 5, 6) Tea, coffee, tobacco - Forum Pavilion, No.8 (hall 5) Fish and seafood - Pavilion No.8 (halls 2, 3, 4) Canned food, sauces, ketchups - Pavilion No.1 Gastronomy, products for restaurants, fine food. Trading houses - Pavilion No.1 Alcoholic drinks - Pavilions No.2 (halls 1, 3), 3, 5 (halls 1, 2), 8 (halls 1, 4), Central Packaging solutions for the food industry – «ProdexpoPack» Exhibition - Pavilion No.6, 7 (halls 1, 2), 8 (hall 4) Salon of Equipment and Services - Pavilion No.6, 7 (halls 1, 2), 8 (hall 4) Foreign National Expositions Pavilion No.1 (ground level); Pavilion No.2 (halls 1, 3); Pavilion No.8 (halls 2, 3) Healthy nutrition - Pavilion No.8 (hall 4) Fruit, vegetables - Pavilion No.2, 8 Ingredients - Pavilion No. 8 (hall 4), Forum Pavilion

7. ITALIAN PRODUCTS @ PRODEXPO’2012 – PAVILION 2, HALL 3 Italy took part to the fair showing its regional dishes and specialities. Cheese, buffalo mozzarella, coffée, wine producers and exporters were divided into groups according to the origin of their products:

8. VENETO TOSCANASICILIA EMILIA ROMAGNA

9. ABRUZZO LOMBARDIA PIEMONTE

10. Expocentre wishes all participants in the 20th International Exhibition Prodexpo'2013 every success in concluding contracts and developing partnerships! EXPO ITALIA CONSULTING SRL Via Plinio, 64 – 20129 Milano Tel. 02/89655450 Fax. 02/89655469