5 Exhibitors to Visit at Cibus Connecting Italy - International Food Exhibition 2027

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What to expect on the floor at Cibus 2027

Cibus Connecting Italy runs from 4 to 6 May 2027 at Fiere di Parma, one of Europe's largest dedicated food trade exhibitions. The show draws thousands of buyers, distributors, and manufacturers across dozens of pavilions, making it genuinely difficult to cover the full floor in a single visit without a planned route.

The five companies featured in this guide, Barilla, BENEO, Gruppo Eurovo, Acetaia Balsamico Leonardi 1871, and Hermanos Martín Sánchez Jamones y Embutidos Ibéricos, collectively address buyer jobs that are well represented at Cibus: retail category ranging, ingredient reformulation, private-label sourcing, specialty condiment procurement, and premium charcuterie importing. Visiting them as a cluster on day one leaves the rest of the show available for broader category exploration.

Why these exhibitors

A cross-category set built around distinct buyer jobs

These five companies are not grouped by size or profile. They are grouped because they cover buyer jobs that frequently overlap on a single sourcing trip to Cibus: a retail buyer ranging Italian staples will find Barilla directly relevant; a food manufacturer reformulating for health claims will find BENEO's documented ingredient portfolio worth reviewing; a private-label egg buyer has a clear reason to stop at Gruppo Eurovo in Hall 05; a specialty or gourmet buyer sourcing origin-certified condiments will find Acetaia Balsamico Leonardi 1871 in Padiglione 06 directly on-brief; and an importer or HORECA buyer looking for traceable Iberian charcuterie with allergen-free certification will find Hermanos Martín Sánchez a focused conversation. The set is not exhaustive and is not presented as a ranking of exhibitors at the show.

How to use this Shared Spotlight

Download booth references before you arrive Three of the five exhibitors have confirmed booth numbers: Barilla at Padiglione 06 · E 022, Acetaia Balsamico Leonardi 1871 at Padiglione 06 · B 021, and Gruppo Eurovo at Hall 05 · I 027. Check the Cibus official floor plan at cibus.it to confirm locations for BENEO and Hermanos Martín Sánchez before you enter the hall.
Anchor your route to Padiglione 06 Two of the three confirmed stands sit in Padiglione 06. Start there to cover Barilla and Acetaia Balsamico Leonardi 1871 before crossing to Hall 05 for Gruppo Eurovo. This keeps transit between confirmed locations short.
Use the exhibitor anchor links to brief your team Each exhibitor card on this page carries a dedicated anchor. Share individual card links with colleagues attending different days so each person arrives at a stand knowing the specific buyer job it addresses.
Book meetings in advance for ingredient and reformulation conversations Stands focused on functional ingredients and traceable supply, such as BENEO and Gruppo Eurovo, typically require more than a walk-by conversation. Request a scheduled meeting slot through each exhibitor's contact page before the show opens.

Floor-planning tip Block the first two hours of day one for this five-stand route, then use the remaining time each day for category discovery in the pavilions not covered here.

TL;DR

5 stops worth planning

Suggested floor route

Padiglione 06 first, then Hall 05

Beginning in Padiglione 06 to visit Barilla at E 022 and Acetaia Balsamico Leonardi 1871 at B 021 before moving to Hall 05 for Gruppo Eurovo at I 027 minimises backtracking between confirmed locations and leaves BENEO and Hermanos Martín Sánchez to be slotted in once their hall assignments are confirmed on the official floor plan.

1BARILLAPrioritize this stand if you are a retail buyer or category manager reviewing Italian pasta and sauce references for shelf ranging or private-label benchmarking.Padiglione 06 · E 022
2BENEOPrioritize this stand if you are a food manufacturer actively reformulating for sugar reduction, prebiotic fibre enrichment or plant-based protein inclusion and need an ingredient supplier with documented health claim approvals and direct production capacity.
3GRUPPO EUROVOPrioritize this stand if you are a food manufacturer or retail buyer sourcing traceable egg ingredients or private-label shell egg products for Italian or European distribution.Hall 05 · I 027
4ACETAIA BALSAMICO LEONARDI 1871Prioritize this stand if you are sourcing origin-certified balsamic vinegar of Modena for specialty retail, gourmet distribution, or premium food-service programs.Padiglione 06 · B 021
5HERMANOS MARTÍN SÁNCHEZ JAMONES Y EMBUTIDOS IBÉRICOSPrioritize this stand if you are an Italian or European importer, gourmet distributor, or HORECA buyer seeking a Guijuelo-origin Iberian ham producer with documented allergen-free certification and full traceability from farm to label.

BARILLA

Pasta, sauces, bakery products, and Italian food staples

BoothE 022Padiglione 06

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a retail buyer or category manager reviewing Italian pasta and sauce references for shelf ranging or private-label benchmarking.Read more

About

Barilla is an Italian food company headquartered in Parma, Italy, with a portfolio spanning dry pasta, pasta sauces, ready-made meals, and bakery products sold across more than 100 countries. The company operates under the Barilla name alongside several other brands and has long held a significant position in the global pasta category.

As an Italian-origin producer exhibiting at a trade show held in its home city of Parma, Barilla is positioned to engage buyers across retail, foodservice, and distribution channels seeking established Italian food references with broad international logistics and supply infrastructure.

At Cibus Connecting Italy - International Food Exhibition

Barilla is exhibiting at Padiglione 06, Stand E 022 at Cibus Connecting Italy 2027 in Parma. Given the company's core portfolio of pasta, sauces, and bakery goods, visitors can expect the stand to represent the breadth of Barilla's Italian food range. Buyers attending Cibus to source or review Italian grocery staples for retail or foodservice listings will find Barilla's stand a direct reference point for category benchmarking and commercial discussions.

Dry pasta range across formats and wheat varietiesPasta sauces and condiment lines for retail and foodserviceBakery and snack product portfolioInternational distribution and supply chain reachItalian-origin sourcing and production credentialsPastaItalian foodSaucesBakery

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are a retail buyer or category manager reviewing Italian pasta and sauce references for shelf ranging or private-label benchmarking.

What to ask at the booth

Which pasta formats and pack sizes are available for private-label or co-branded retail programs?
What minimum order volumes apply for export or cross-border distribution agreements?
How is the sauce and condiment range segmented for foodservice versus retail channels?
Are there new product introductions or reformulations being presented at Cibus 2027?
What sustainability or sourcing certifications apply to the current pasta and wheat supply chain?

BENEO

Producer of plant-based functional ingredients from sugar beet, chicory root, rice, wheat and faba bean for food, feed and pharmaceutical applications.

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a food manufacturer actively reformulating for sugar reduction, prebiotic fibre enrichment or plant-based protein inclusion and need an ingredient supplier with documented health claim approvals and direct production capacity.Read more

About

BENEO GmbH, headquartered in Mannheim, Germany and founded in 2007, produces functional ingredients across four core lines: Orafti® Inulin and Oligofructose from chicory root, Palatinose™ and Isomalt from sugar beet, plant-based proteins from wheat, rice and faba bean, and Meatless® texturising solutions. With more than 1,000 employees and seven owned production sites across Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy and Chile, the company supplies manufacturers in more than 80 countries. BENEO operates as part of the Südzucker Group.

BENEO holds a documented position as the originator of Isomalt, the only bulk sugar replacer derived from sugar beet, with more than 40 years of commercial use. Its chicory-root prebiotic fibres carry nutrition and health claim approvals in more than 80 countries. In April 2025 the company inaugurated a new EUR 50 million faba bean processing plant in Obrigheim, Germany, extending its pulse protein capacity. An open-innovation platform called theBarn connects the company's R&D with external partners. Buyers in sugar reduction, fibre enrichment, plant-based protein and clean-label reformulation are the primary target audience.

At Cibus Connecting Italy - International Food Exhibition

No booth number or specific Cibus Connecting Italy 2027 exhibit plan has been confirmed for BENEO in available sources. Buyers attending Fiere di Parma with an interest in functional ingredient supply for sugar reduction, prebiotic fibre enrichment or plant-based protein and texture should note that BENEO's portfolio spans the categories most relevant to Italian food producers reformulating for health-positioning and clean-label requirements. Confirming BENEO's presence and stand location directly with the company before the show is recommended.

Orafti® Inulin and Oligofructose: chicory-root prebiotic fibres with health claim approvals in 80+ countriesPalatinose™ (isomaltulose) and Isomalt: sugar beet-derived carbohydrate solutions for sugar-reduced confectionery and bakeryFaba bean, rice and wheat plant-based proteins for meat and dairy alternative formulationMeatless® texturising ingredients for plant-based meat and fish alternativesEUR 50 million Obrigheim pulse-processing plant inaugurated April 2025, expanding faba bean ingredient supplyPrebiotic fibreSugar reductionPlant-based proteinTexturising

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are a food manufacturer actively reformulating for sugar reduction, prebiotic fibre enrichment or plant-based protein inclusion and need an ingredient supplier with documented health claim approvals and direct production capacity.

What to ask at the booth

What are the minimum order quantities and lead times for your chicory inulin and faba bean protein lines?
Which ingredients carry EU/EFSA-approved nutrition or health claims, and can you share supporting documentation?
What technical and application support do you offer for sugar reduction and plant-based texture development?
How do your faba bean and rice proteins compare on functionality and cost-in-use versus wheat or soy alternatives?
What clean-label and non-GMO certification options are available across the portfolio?

GRUPPO EUROVO

Egg products, shell eggs, and liquid and dried egg processing

BoothI 027Hall 05

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a food manufacturer or retail buyer sourcing traceable egg ingredients or private-label shell egg products for Italian or European distribution.Read more

About

Gruppo Eurovo is one of Europe's largest egg and egg product groups, operating through its legal entity Eurovo Srl, headquartered in Santa Maria in Fabriago, Ravenna, Italy. The group covers the full egg value chain, from shell eggs to processed liquid and dried egg products supplied to food manufacturers, retailers, and foodservice operators.

Eurovo's recurring presence at Cibus reflects a consistent positioning in the Italian and broader European food trade. The group supplies both branded and private-label formats, serving buyers who require traceable, specification-consistent egg ingredients as well as finished consumer egg products.

At Cibus Connecting Italy - International Food Exhibition

At Cibus Connecting Italy 2027, Gruppo Eurovo occupies stand I 027 in Hall 05. Visitors can expect to find the company's range of egg-based products relevant to retail buyers, food manufacturers sourcing pasteurised or dried egg ingredients, and foodservice procurement teams evaluating supply continuity and origin traceability. The stand is a practical stop for anyone specifying egg inputs or reviewing private-label shell egg programmes for the Italian or export market.

Shell egg supply for retail and foodservice channelsLiquid and dried pasteurised egg products for food manufacturingPrivate-label and branded egg product formatsTraceability and origin documentation across the egg supply chainEuropean distribution reach from Italian processing operationsEgg productsLiquid eggShell eggsPrivate label

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are a food manufacturer or retail buyer sourcing traceable egg ingredients or private-label shell egg products for Italian or European distribution.

What to ask at the booth

What pasteurised liquid egg formats do you supply, and what are the standard pack sizes for industrial buyers?
How do you document farm-to-processor traceability for retail private-label programmes?
What is your capacity for dried egg ingredient supply to food manufacturers outside Italy?
Do you offer co-packing or white-label options for retail shell egg lines?
What certifications cover your processing facilities for export to non-EU markets?

ACETAIA BALSAMICO LEONARDI 1871

Traditional and artisan balsamic vinegar of Modena

BoothB021Padiglione 06

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are sourcing origin-certified balsamic vinegar of Modena for specialty retail, gourmet distribution, or premium food-service programs.Read more

About

Acetaia Balsamico Leonardi 1871, registered as Acetaia Leonardi SRL, is headquartered in Magreta di Formigine in the Modena province of Emilia-Romagna, the geographic heartland of balsamic vinegar production. The founding year 1871 anchors the company's identity as a multi-generational acetaia producing balsamic vinegar of Modena across a range of grades and aging profiles.

Producers operating from a dedicated acetaia in Modena typically hold DOP or IGP certifications tied to regulated production methods, positioning them to supply both retail buyers seeking origin-verified condiments and food-service or specialty importers requiring traceable Italian provenance. The Leonardi name has long been associated with traditional barrel-aged production, making the company relevant to buyers sourcing premium balsamic for the international gourmet and specialty food channel.

At Cibus Connecting Italy - International Food Exhibition

At Cibus Connecting Italy 2027, visitors to Padiglione 06 stand B021 can expect to encounter the Leonardi balsamic range in person. For buyers attending Cibus to source Italian pantry staples and condiments, this stand offers direct access to a Modena-origin producer whose product line spans traditional aging grades relevant to specialty retail, delicatessen, and restaurant supply.

Balsamic vinegar of Modena across multiple aging and grade classificationsModena-origin production with multi-generational acetaia heritage dating to 1871Range relevance for specialty retail, gourmet food service, and export channelsDOP and IGP designation context for origin-verified sourcing conversationsBalsamic VinegarModena DOP/IGPItalian CondimentsArtisan Producer

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are sourcing origin-certified balsamic vinegar of Modena for specialty retail, gourmet distribution, or premium food-service programs.

What to ask at the booth

Which products in your range carry DOP certification versus IGP, and how does that affect minimum order and pricing?
What aging profiles do you offer, and which grades move best in export retail versus food-service accounts?
Do you supply private-label or co-packing arrangements for international distributors?
What are your current lead times and MOQ for buyers importing outside Italy?
Are there new formats or packaging sizes being introduced for the 2027 season?

HERMANOS MARTÍN SÁNCHEZ JAMONES Y EMBUTIDOS IBÉRICOS

Family producer of Iberian ham and cured meats plus fresh Iberian pork cuts, based in Guijuelo, the traditional birthplace of Iberian charcuterie.

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an Italian or European importer, gourmet distributor, or HORECA buyer seeking a Guijuelo-origin Iberian ham producer with documented allergen-free certification and full traceability from farm to label.Read more

About

Hermanos Martín Sánchez Jamones y Embutidos Ibéricos is a family-owned producer and wholesale distributor headquartered in the Polígono Agroalimentario de Guijuelo, Salamanca, Spain. The company was incorporated in 2003, succeeding La Encina C.B. established in 1999, and traces its family roots in the pork trade to the 1950s, when Venancio Martín sold pork products across Castile. The current range covers Jamón de Bellota 100% Ibérico, Paleta de Bellota 100% Ibérica, Lomito de Bellota 100% Ibérico, and fresh or frozen Iberian pork cuts including presa, pluma, secreto barriguera, and carrillera.

The company operates from Guijuelo, a zone recognized across Spain for its drying microclimate and concentration of Iberian charcuterie producers. Products carry gluten-free and lactose-free certification, are made following the company's Tradicional Family Recipe, and are sourced from Animal Welfare-certified suppliers. Manufacturing runs on renewable energy. Traceability is certified from origin to final consumer by an Iberian certifying body, and the company holds the Tierra de Sabor regional quality mark. A second-prize Bellavita Award in 2022 adds a further point of reference for buyers evaluating quality in the Italian and broader European market. The company ships to Spain and across Europe, with lead times of 48 hours to five days depending on destination.

At Cibus Connecting Italy - International Food Exhibition

No verified booth or official listing for Hermanos Martín Sánchez at Cibus Connecting Italy 2027 could be confirmed through the official Cibus exhibitor directory or public event sources. Visitors interested in Iberian cured meats and fresh pork cuts from this producer are encouraged to contact the company directly before the show to confirm participation and arrange a meeting.

Jamón de Bellota 100% Ibérico and Paleta de Bellota 100% Ibérica from acorn-fed, 100% Iberian-race pigsLomito de Bellota 100% Ibérico as a cured loin option alongside the ham rangeFresh and frozen Iberian pork cuts: presa, pluma, secreto barriguera, carrilleraGluten-free and lactose-free certification across the product rangeTierra de Sabor quality mark and Bellavita Awards 2022 second prizeIberian hamBellota certifiedGluten-freeGuijuelo origin

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are an Italian or European importer, gourmet distributor, or HORECA buyer seeking a Guijuelo-origin Iberian ham producer with documented allergen-free certification and full traceability from farm to label.

What to ask at the booth

What are your minimum order quantities for cured Iberico versus fresh or frozen pork cuts?
Which Iberian certifying company endorses your product labels, and which grades do you offer across bellota and cebo lines?
Can you supply both 100% and 50% raza ibérica lines, and what is the price difference?
What are your export shipping terms and lead times to Italy?
Can you support private-label or customized packaging for distributors?

Before you leave the hall

Confirm locations, collect documentation, and plan follow-up

Before the show closes each day, verify that you have collected technical sheets, specification documents, or contact cards from each stand you visited. For ingredient and reformulation conversations, ask specifically for health claim dossiers or traceability documentation rather than general marketing materials.

Full event details, including hall maps and exhibitor search, are available at cibus.it. For additional exhibitor intelligence and floor planning resources for Cibus Connecting Italy 2027, visit the TradeShowIntel event page.

Cibus official website Cibus Connecting Italy 2027 on TradeShowIntel

Frequently asked questions

Planning this Cibus Connecting Italy - International Food Exhibition route

When and where does Cibus Connecting Italy 2027 take place?

The show runs from 4 to 6 May 2027 at Fiere di Parma in Parma, Italy. Three days on the floor are available to registered trade visitors.

Which halls should I prioritise if I am using this guide?

Padiglione 06 holds two confirmed stands from this guide, Barilla at E 022 and Acetaia Balsamico Leonardi 1871 at B 021, making it the logical starting point. Hall 05 is the second stop for Gruppo Eurovo at I 027. Confirm hall assignments for BENEO and Hermanos Martín Sánchez on the official Cibus floor plan before arriving.

Who is this guide written for?

The guide is written for retail buyers, category managers, food manufacturers, importers, and HORECA procurement teams attending Cibus 2027 who want a structured first-day route rather than an open walk of the full exhibition.

How do I contact the exhibitors listed here?

Each exhibitor card on this page includes contact details. You can also search exhibitor profiles directly on the official Cibus website at cibus.it to request meetings or access stand information before the show opens.

Are these the only exhibitors worth visiting at Cibus 2027?

No. This guide covers five companies that accepted a paid placement in this Shared Spotlight. Cibus Connecting Italy is a large international show with many hundreds of exhibitors across categories including deli and cured meats, PDO and PGI products, and grocery specialities. This route is a starting point, not a complete picture of the floor.