Fiera Milano, owners and organizers of the Host Milano exhibition, together with the North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers (NAFEM), owners and organizers of The NAFEM Show, have entered into an agreement to explore unique, new experiences at their respective trade exhibitions, expanding global opportunities for the foodservice industry. Details of the agreement have not been disclosed.
Host Milano is an international exhibition dedicated to the catering and hospitality sector, while the NAFEM Show is one of the leading exhibitions for foodservice/catering equipment and supplies in the Americas. Both exhibitions offer exhibitors and attendees a variety of experiences, including educational seminars, specialty product demonstrations, networking opportunities and more.
“Together, Fiera Milano and NAFEM engage the most important buyers in Europe and the U.S.,” said Francesco Conci, CEO, Fiera Milano S.p.A. “Working in unison, we will create highly innovative opportunities for exhibitors to showcase their latest innovations to customers. We’re very excited to build our partnership in the US with NAFEM.”
“For years, NAFEM and Fiera Milano have shaped industry trends and fostered innovation on both sides of the Atlantic. Working together, the value equation for our exhibitors will be unbeatable,” said Steve Spittle, CFSP, NAFEM president and chief commercial officer, Middleby Corporation.
The first cooperative programming will debut at The NAFEM Show at the Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla., from February 11 to 13, 2027, and from October 22 to 26, 2027, in Milan at Host Milano.