Exhibiting at Fi South America 2025

Food ingredients South America (FiSA) is one of the premier B2B trade events in Latin America dedicated to the food, beverage, and ingredients industry. Organized by Informa Markets, FiSA 2025 is scheduled to take place from August 26 to 28, 2025, at the São Paulo Expo in São Paulo, Brazil. The event serves as a strategic platform for companies, innovators, buyers, and decision-makers across the entire food ingredients supply chain to connect, source, and learn. ## Core Business FiSA’s primary objective is to facilitate industry connections, foster innovation, and drive business development across Latin America’s food and beverage sector. By bringing together international and regional ingredient suppliers, R&D professionals, regulatory experts, and manufacturers, FiSA acts as a conduit for ingredient sourcing, trend identification, and networking. As part of Informa Markets’ global Food Ingredients portfolio, FiSA contributes to a network of over 15 international Fi events, offering exhibitors access to global buyers and new markets. ## Product and Service Offerings FiSA 2025 will offer a wide range of services and exhibit categories: - Exhibition Space: A physical platform featuring over 800 brands and more than 1000 new ingredient launches. - Conference and Knowledge Hubs: - Clean Label, Plant-Based, and Natural Ingredients - Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals - Regulatory and Market Trends - Innovation Zone: Dedicated showcase for cutting-edge ingredients and application technologies. - Fi Business Lounge: Facilitated meetings between exhibitors and key buyers through matchmaking services. - Online Platform: Hybrid capabilities to connect buyers and sellers pre-, during, and post-event using Fi Connect. ## Specialization and USP FiSA’s unique value proposition lies in its: - Regional Focus: The only major F&B ingredients expo focused on the Latin American market. - Innovation Gateway: Launchpad for emerging ingredients and technologies, especially in plant-based, organic, and functional categories. - Hybrid Experience: Combines digital and on-site participation, increasing accessibility and exposure. - Business-Driven Outcomes: Structured B2B matchmaking ensures high-quality meetings with purchase-ready leads. ## Financial and Operational Scale As a part of Informa Markets, a division of Informa PLC (LSE: INF.L), FiSA benefits from robust financial backing and international operational capacity. - Informa PLC Annual Revenue (2024): £3.1 billion - Event Footprint: - 12,000+ industry professionals from over 40 countries (FiSA 2023 data) - 800+ exhibiting brands - 22,000 m² exhibition area - Audience Segmentation: - 36% R&D/Product Development - 21% Purchasing/Procurement - 15% Marketing/Sales - 28% C-level/Directors ## Market Reach and Participation FiSA has grown to be the most influential food ingredients trade show in Latin America, facilitating regional and international market entry: - Key Participating Countries: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, USA, Germany, Netherlands - Industry Sectors Represented: - Dairy, Bakery, and Snacks - Beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) - Functional Foods and Supplements - Meat and Poultry Alternatives - Health and Wellness Products ## Capabilities and Infrastructure - Venue: São Paulo Expo, Brazil’s most modern exhibition center with over 90,000 m² of total space - Event Tech: Use of AI-powered matchmaking tools and real-time lead scanning for exhibitors - Accessibility: Hybrid access, English/Portuguese translation, business lounge, and press facilities ## Certifications and Compliance - Safety Standards: Full compliance with Informa’s AllSecure health & safety framework - Sustainability Goals: Commitment to Informa’s FasterForward sustainability strategy: - 100% of event operations powered by renewable electricity - Waste reduction targets and low-impact booth guidelines - International Accreditation: Recognized as an official platform by ABIA (Brazilian Food Industry Association) and ABIMAPI ## Exhibitor and Visitor Testimonials - “FiSA was crucial for expanding our customer base in Latin America. We secured four distributor agreements within two weeks post-event.” — Export Manager, European Flavor House - “The innovation sessions and technical talks helped us develop two new SKUs that went to market in 90 days.” — R&D Lead, Brazilian Beverage Manufacturer ## Major Achievements - Over 20 Years of Market Presence: FiSA has been held annually since the early 2000s, continuously growing its international presence. - Innovation Catalyst: More than 1,000 product launches showcased annually. - Strategic Partnerships: Supported by top industry associations including ABIA, ABIAD, and ILSI Brazil. - Post-Event Impact: - 78% of exhibitors report generating qualified leads - 65% initiate new contracts within 3 months after the show FiSA 2025 is set to further solidify its position as Latin America's most influential platform for innovation, sourcing, and industry collaboration in the food ingredients sector, enabling exhibitors and attendees alike to accelerate business and product development at a global scale.