Auteur/autrice : Brodnica Gelatin

From June 10–12, 2025, our company had the honor of participating in the Africa Food Show in Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa. This event brought together hundreds of companies from the food industry worldwide, offering a unique platform for establishing business relationships in the rapidly growing African market.

Our booth was part of the Polish National Pavilion, organized under the initiative of the National Support Centre for Agriculture (KOWR). Thanks to the generosity of the organizers, we were able to showcase our products alongside other renowned Polish brands and engage in discussions with business partners from multiple continents.

Africa Food Show is one of the largest B2B events in the food sector on the African continent. It focuses on products, technologies, and innovations that respond to the needs of Africa’s fast-growing markets.

What did we gain?

• We established numerous contacts with importers and distributors
• Our collagen-based products drew strong interest
• We opened new perspectives for export in the African region

We would like to thank the organizers and our partners from KOWR for the opportunity to take part and jointly represent Polish quality abroad!

Selected photos from the event can be found below – more will be shared on our social media channels.

From February 2–5, 2025, our team visited the prestigious ISM Cologne trade fair – the world’s largest event for the sweets and snacks industry, organized by Koelnmesse. Each year, the fair attracts over 1,500 exhibitors and around 32,000 visitors from 135 countries.

What drew us to ISM?

• Broad showcase of trends – from production technologies, sweet and savory snacks, to innovative formats like Sweet Week Talks & Tasting and dedicated sections for Halal and Trend Snacks
• Global innovations – numerous premieres of new products, including sour candy sheets, Dubai-origin chocolates, and sweets with freeze-dried fruits, demonstrating how dynamic and fast-evolving the confectionery segment of FMCG truly is
• Top-level networking – hundreds of meetings with industry professionals, trendsetters, and suppliers in the confectionery sector

We attended as visitors, which allowed us to:

• Explore the latest global trends in ingredient production – especially collagen and functional additives
• Draw inspiration from innovative products and packaging solutions
• Establish valuable business contacts and gain a deeper understanding of international market expectations

You can see a photo from our visit above – thank you for the inspiring time at Sweet Week, and we’re already planning to take part in the next edition!

The new year promises to be very dynamic – both in terms of product development and our presence at international industry events. Below is a list of the key trade fairs we will be attending in 2025:

June 10–12 – South Africa
We will take part in a joint Polish exhibitors’ booth at an international industry fair in South Africa. This is a great opportunity for us to showcase our offering in African markets and establish new business contacts.

September – Polagra, Poznań (Poland)
We are planning to participate in the largest food industry trade fair in Poland. If everything goes as planned, we will have our own booth at the event.

October – Hi Japan, Tokyo
For the first time, we will be exhibiting at the prestigious Health Ingredients Japan trade fair – one of the most important events in Asia dedicated to functional ingredients and health-promoting additives.

December – Food Ingredients Europe, Paris (France)
We will end the year on a high note with our presence at Fi Europe in Paris. We’ll be there with our own booth, presenting our products to a wide international audience.

If you’re interested in cooperation, feel free to contact us – we’d be happy to meet you at any of the events!

From November 19 to 21, 2024, our company had the pleasure of presenting itself at the prestigious Food Ingredients Europe trade fair, held at Messe Frankfurt in Germany.

About FI Europe:

For 35 years, this leading event in the food ingredients and nutraceuticals industry has been a meeting place for manufacturers, distributors, R&D experts, and technologists from around the world. In 2024, it attracted over 1,500 exhibitors and around 25,000 visitors from 135 countries.

What happened at the trade fair:

• The fair focused on key trends: natural ingredients, health-promoting solutions, processing technologies, plant-based ingredients, food safety, technological innovations, as well as segments such as pet food and organic products
• AI, sustainability, blockchain, and “food as medicine” tools drew significant attention from attendees

Our booth:

In the November edition, we hosted our own booth in the area dedicated to functional and innovative ingredients. It was a great opportunity for direct meetings with potential partners and clients. As both organizers and participants pointed out – FI Europe is not just a trade fair, but an event that generates immense business value.

Benefits for Brodnickie Zakłady Żelatyny:

• We acquired valuable B2B business contacts
• We explored global trends in raw materials, especially in the area of collagen and health ingredients
• We showcased our brand on the international stage, competing with top companies in the industry

We invite you to view photos from the fair and get in touch – we’d be happy to share more about our innovative solutions and future plans!

In the summer of 2024, we signed a sponsorship agreement with the sports club Sparta Brodnica, aimed at supporting the children’s team of this distinguished club. Together, we are committed to developing local talents and promoting physical activity among the youngest residents of our region.

As a company with over 80 years of tradition in Brodnica, we are proud to support initiatives that strengthen the community and give young people a chance to grow – not only physically, but also emotionally. We believe that sports teach teamwork, commitment, and perseverance – values that are close to our everyday operations.

We thank the club’s management for their trust and are happy to be part of this local initiative. We’re keeping our fingers crossed for the young footballers and all their future successes!