Press releases

18/01/2012
SIAB FLIES TO SÃO PAULO FOR THE FISPAL EXHIBITION MISSION IN BRAZIL 25-28 JUNE
Bakery, Pastry, Confectionery, Pasta and Pizza "Made in Italy" returns to São Paulo after successful attendance at previous editions. A series of stop-offs in the main world markets confirm the international vocation of the main bakery, pastry, confectionery, pasta and pizza event hosted in Italy.

20/12/2011
SEASONAL CONFECTIONERY: SMALL BUSINESSES BEATING THE CRISIS SALES OF HAND-MADE "PANETTONI" UP BY ABOUT +5-7 PER CENT
Franco La Sorsa, Fippa number one: "Families will consume fewer industrial products to the advantage of small bakeries". Domestic consumption of more than 10 thousand tonnes is envisaged. With a new trend: the rediscovery of typical confectionery in local traditions. The next Siab Show is scheduled in Verona 25-29 May 2013 with a major international imprint and even more trade categories.

13/10/2011
CEREALS, FOOD SAFETY AND GLOBALISATION DE CASTRO "BLESSING" FOR THE UNION OF BAKERS AND PASTRY-CONFECTIONERS
Uncertainty on markets, the price crisis, food security and environmental emergencies suggest - for the former Minister of Agricultural Policies, Paolo De Castro, "more unity" between union representatives. Analysis with a view to the World Bakery Congress (14-16 October at VeronaFiere), during which there will be discussion of synergy with representatives of the confectionery-pastry sector. The complete interview with Hon. De Castro is available on the Siab site: www.siabweb.com.

12/10/2011
ONE WORLD UNION FOR BAKERS AND CONFECTIONERS DRESS REHEARSAL AT VERONAFIERE FOR UNIFICATION
Representatives of the two organs for bakers (UIB) and confectioners (UIPCG) are willing to implement a stronger, single union on an international scale. In the meantime, the President of UIB, Peter Becker, suggests that UNESCO should declare bread to be a "cultural heritage of humanity".

30/09/2011
VERONA: WORLD CAPITAL OF BAKERY, PASTRY, CONFECTIONERY, PASTA AND PIZZA UIB WORLD CONVENTION 14-16 OCTOBER
Organised by Fippa, the Italian Federation of Bakers, Pastry-Makers and Related Industries, the event will be an ideal occasion for discussing the prospects of the field against an international scenario. The role of Siab (International Bakery, Pastry, Confectionery, Pasta and Pizza Exhibition, scheduled in 2013) was vital in the choice of Verona as the home for the meeting of the Union Internationale de la Boulangerie, the organisation representing more than 300 thousand bakeries in a context ensuring more than 4 million jobs.

30/06/2011
SIAB AT WORK TO ENSURE THE UNITY OF BAKERY, PASTRY, CONFECTIONERY, PASTA AND PIZZA PREVIEW INTERNATIONAL TOUR FOR 2013 EDITION
The Italian Federation of bakers, confectioners and related trades – on the strength of 26 thousand members and allied business involving more than 400 thousand employees - has reconfirmed its partnership with the International Bakery, Pastry, Confectionery, Pasta and Pizza Exhibition. International missions prior to the event in Verona in May 2013.