Denmark: The 2024 Food Expo in Denmark

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The Food Expo trade show is one of the leading trade events in the Nordic region and the only show in Denmark focusing on food products and (alcoholic) beverages. The 2024 edition took place on March 17 – 19, 2024 and was visited by an estimated 23,000 visitors, including sommeliers, chefs, restaurant and bar owners, and students from hotel management schools. Over a third of the estimated 500 exhibitors showcased non-food products, the remaining focusing on gastronomy, organic and sustainably produced products, alcoholic beverages, food retail, and HRI foodservice.

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