International Exhibition for Food Processing and Packaging Technology

About exhibition

Prodtech 2009 is leading exhibition covering all aspects of processing, packaging, hygiene, storage and distribution in the food industry in North West Russia. The show reflects the dynamic development of the market - every year, Prodtech grows in both space and the number of exhibitors.

Producers, suppliers, developers and distributors are in constant need of information about new developments within the industry. They need to see the current materials, machines and equipment on the market. These questions, and more, are answered annually at Prodtech St. Petersburg. 

In 2005 the exhibition was granted the RUEF (Russian Union of Exhibitions and Fairs) and UFI logos, which are the signs of an exhibition high quality.

Dates: 06 - 08 April 2010

Venue: Russia, St.Petersburg, Exhibition Centre Lenexpo
(V.O., Bolshoy pr., 103, Metro station Primorskaya)

2009 Factfile 

Prodtech 2009 report

Number of exhibitors: 84 companies from 5 countries

Number of visitors: 3,600 trade visitors - representatives of trading networks, supermarkets, grocery stores, wholesalers and producers from St. Petersburg and North West Russia, Moscow and Central Russia, Novosibirsk and Siberia, Yekaterinburg and Ural, Far East, CIS and abroad

'Despite the current economic crisis, companies in Russia will continue to develop and demonstrate their products in the marketplace. Participation in Interfood and Prodtech allows companies to promote their products and services to international markets and provides them with an opportunity to play their part in the global economy.

The North-West's large industrial, technological and intellectual potential places it in a good position to provide a substantial contribution towards the development of Russian industry, which varies from output & diversification of modern machinery to improvement of food quality and accessibility'.

N.A. Arkhipov
Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the
Russian Federation

"They are among the most important trade exhibitions in North-West Russia. Their function is to promote also the packaging sector, reflect the latest trends and promote the development of the industry. I am sure that the exhibitions will attract new investment in the North-West packaging industry, demonstrate innovative developments from Russian and international packaging companies and ensure that Russian producers are supplied with the latest packaging.  
A. G. Boiko
Chairman of the Subcommittee
for the Development of the Packaging
Industry of the Russian Chamber
of Commerce and Industry

Exhibitor Testimonials 2009

‘We participated in the exhibition for the first time this year and we have a positive impression. Our main aim was to introduce ourselves and find new customers to provide high-quality Spanish products at affordable prices. The exhibition was worth it, there were a lot of useful contacts. We are looking forward to taking part again next year’.

Osadovskaya Natalia, Commercial Cirector, ONIX

‘We are primarily interested in the region where the exhibition takes place. One of our priorities is to open an office in the region. We had a sufficient number of useful contacts at the exhibition. At the moment, we are interested in getting into the retail chains. At the exhibition, we were able to talk with representatives of the retail chains, such as ‘Carusel’, ‘Lenta’ and ‘Pyaterochka’. We participated in the competition for ‘Best food product – 2009’ and received an award’.

Stepanova Olga, Sales Executive, BORISOVSKIY KOMBINAT HLEBOPRODUKTOV, UP OAO Minskoblhleboprodukt

‘We have been participating in the exhibition since 2002. Our main goal is to see St.Petersburg’s bread-baking plants and bakeries. We try to work closely with representatives of the North-West region. At the exhibition, we made some good contacts and confirmed the feasibility of our new ideas’.

Golubev Alexandr, Director, KRUSTA, ООО

‘Our goal at the exhibition was to promote our company in St.Petersburg. There were some useful contacts. The visitors included representatives of the regions and potential customers from Italy. At the exhibition, we were able to talk with retail chains and there was interest from wholesale customers’.

Manko Alexandr, Marketing Executive, KRASNY PISCHEVIK, OJSC

‘Our equipment is suitable for various industries. But in St.Petersburg, there is a large demand from the food manufacturers’ side. We are satisfied with the exhibition in every way. There was a very good number of contacts for a regional exhibition and the visitors were of great quality; almost all the visitors to our stand were professionals’.

Zagumennikova Tatyana, Marketing Manager, EUROPEAN TRANSPORT SYSTEMS, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY