27-29 March 2025, Romania, Brașov, Lux Divina Center – the date of the event dedicated to the baking, pastry, confectionery, gelato, chocolate, milling and HoReCa industries – GastroPan. With a tradition of 16 consecutive editions, GastroPan has become an essential meeting point for professionals and enthusiasts in the field, being recognized as the most famous exhibition in the country.
The event from 27-29 March 2025, held at the Lux Divina Center in the Romanian city of Brașov, will bring state-of-the-art technologies and current trends to the forefront. Visitors will be able to participate in open discussions, tastings and live demonstrations and the exhibition is already attracting exhibitors and thousands of international visitors. A strong point of GastroPan is its diverse program, which facilitates technical discussions, the exchange of ideas and the formation of new business relationships. The event promotes industry innovations, presents new concepts and offers delicious recipe demonstrations.
Possible investment types include:
- Acquisition of state-of-the-art equipment and technologies – participants can invest in new machinery and equipment, which can increase production efficiency, reduce costs and improve the quality of final products
- New business ideas to diversify the company’s portfolio
- Investments in high-quality raw materials – by investing in high-quality raw materials, companies can create healthier, tastier and more attractive products for consumers
- Investments in innovative packaging solutions – investments in modern packaging can improve the appearance of products, extend shelf life and reduce environmental impact
- Strategic partnerships and franchises – visitors can identify expansion opportunities through franchises, having access to recognized brands and tested business models
- Investments in digitalization and automation – at GastroPan, participants can invest in business management software, production automation systems and digital marketing technologies, which can increase operational efficiency and improve customer relations
- Product portfolio development and diversification – the exhibition provides an ideal platform to explore new product categories and invest in new product development. Participants can discover emerging trends and invest in expanding the product line to attract new customer segments
- Sustainability and energy efficiency solutions – GastroPan also presents innovative solutions for reducing energy consumption and minimizing environmental impact. Investments in such technologies not only reduce operational costs, but also improve the company’s image in the eyes of consumers concerned about sustainability.
Exhibitors – the key to success for the industry
GastroPan exhibitors contribute to the diversity and innovation of the GastroPan exhibition, offering visitors opportunities to explore the latest trends and technologies in the food industry, thus strengthening collaborations and the development of the sector.
- 43% suppliers for the fields of bakery, pastry, confectionery and milling
- 26% suppliers for the fields of restaurants, bars, cafes, tea houses, pizzerias, bistros, fast-food establishments, catering companies
- 13% suppliers for the fields of gelato, chocolate, donut making
- 10% other services (IT, consulting, marketing, financing, associations)
- 8% suppliers for the fields of hotels, guesthouses and other accommodation services
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