InterFood Azerbaijan – The Global Market for Quality Products
13 5月 2025
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On May 13, the 30th Anniversary Azerbaijan International Food Industry Exhibition InterFood Azerbaijan was officially opened at the Baku Expo Center. The event is being held simultaneously with the largest exhibition in the Caspian region in the fields of agriculture and food industry — the 18th Azerbaijan International Agriculture Exhibition Caspian Agro.
Both exhibitions, which have become national brands, are held with the organizational support of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
The importance of these exhibitions for the country is underlined by the President’s visits to the events. For many years, the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has visited the Caspian Agro and InterFood Azerbaijan exhibitions, exploring the exhibition pavilions and engaging with participants at the Baku Expo Center.
Speaking at the official opening ceremony of the Caspian Agro and InterFood Azerbaijan exhibitions, Deputy Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Elchin Zeynalov, emphasized that these exhibitions have for many years served as the largest platform showcasing innovative solutions and new technologies from both domestic and international companies in the fields of agriculture and food industry. He noted that the exhibitions significantly contribute to professional exchange of views on sector development and foster business cooperation. The organization of key business events within the exhibitions, including the 2nd International Forum on Agrarian Innovations, highlights the growing importance of such platforms. The forum offers participants an excellent opportunity to discuss the pressing issues facing the industry.
Chairman of the Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Goshgar Tahmazli, stressed the importance of ensuring food security. He noted that serious measures are being implemented across the country to ensure the safety of livestock and crop production. Events such as Caspian Agro and InterFood Azerbaijan play an important role in supporting the development of agriculture and the food industry, creating new business opportunities and strengthening trade ties.
Chairman of the Board of the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Orkhan Mammadov, focused on the development of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises in the agricultural and food sectors. He highlighted that KOBİA actively supports these businesses across the country. “We always support exhibitions that can contribute to the growth of SMEs,” he stated, noting the participation of nine local companies in the food production sector. He added that agriculture and the food industry are among the leading non-oil sectors and play a vital role in the socioeconomic development of both the regions and the country as a whole.
Executive Director of the Azerbaijan Export and Investment Promotion Agency (AZPROMO), Yusif Abdullayev, emphasized the importance of such exhibitions for the agency, which specializes in the promotion and development of non-oil industries. He noted that these events not only present traditional Azerbaijani agricultural products but also showcase the latest achievements and ideas, serving as a strong stimulus for further development and expansion of business relations. AZPROMO actively promotes Azerbaijani agricultural and food products at numerous exhibitions worldwide, and goods under the “Made in Azerbaijan” brand are now well known in many countries. This exhibition also marks the first time that several of the agency’s international partner-importers are participating.
President of the National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organizations of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Mammad Musayev, underlined the growing presence of locally produced agricultural and food products in the domestic market and their active export abroad. He stated that Caspian Agro and InterFood Azerbaijan have for many years played an essential role in the development of Azerbaijani companies by offering access to global best practices and fostering valuable business contacts.
The representative of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in Azerbaijan, Muhammad Nasar Hayat, reiterated FAO’s role as a partner to all stakeholders in the agricultural sector in Azerbaijan. He described the Caspian Agro and InterFood Azerbaijan exhibitions as powerful drivers for agricultural development, business networking, and food security — not only in Azerbaijan, but across the region and the globe.
General Director of Caspian Event Organisers, Farid Mammadov, presented impressive statistics related to both exhibitions, thanked sponsors and partners, and wished all participants a productive and successful experience.
This year, the InterFood Azerbaijan exhibition celebrates its 30th anniversary. Over the past three decades, the exhibition has welcomed more than 3,000 companies from nearly 50 countries and over 150,000 visitors, earning a reputation as an effective business platform. The innovative technologies and solutions presented at the exhibition create valuable opportunities for the development of the food industry and the expansion of business relations. At the same time, InterFood Azerbaijan covers key aspects of food security and plays a vital role in its enhancement.
In 2025, 450 companies from 31 countries have confirmed their participation in the InterFood Azerbaijan and Caspian Agro exhibitions. As a result, the exhibitions will occupy all the pavilions and the outdoor area of the Baku Expo Centre. The geography of the exhibitions will cover Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Canada, China, Egypt, Finland, Georgia, Germany, Greece, India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, the Netherlands, Palestine, Russia, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Turkey, Turkmenistan, the United Arab Emirates, the USA, and Uzbekistan. Germany, Belarus, South Korea, Georgia, Italy, the Netherlands, Sri Lanka, as well as for the first time Egypt, will participate in the exhibitions with national pavilions.
Leading companies and industry leaders such as “Azersun”, “Beta”, “Futura”, Ganja Automobile Plant, “John Deere”, “Kronen”, “Landini”, “Lindsay”, “Lovol”, “Metak”, “Miratorg”, “New Holland”, “Solis”, and “Valley” are represented at the exhibitions. Prior Leasing ASC will serve as the registration sponsor for this exhibition.
The InterFood Azerbaijan exhibition will present products and services across various segments of the food industry, including beverages, confectionery, dairy products, bakery and flour-based goods, fruits and vegetables, packaging, food technologies, as well as halal food and other categories.
As part of both exhibitions, a rich business program has been organized. In the presentation zone, the 2nd International Forum on Agrarian Innovations will take place, with participation expected from international guests, including ministers from various countries. The forum will feature B2B meetings, as well as educational sessions and training workshops.
Starting this year, Caspian Event Organisers and Iteca Caspian, the organizers of international exhibitions in Azerbaijan, are expanding their cooperation with the Small and Medium Business Development Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (KOBİA) in a new direction.
There is a stronger focus on attracting small and medium-sized enterprises from the regions to participate in international exhibitions held in Baku.
During several years, the “InterFood Azerbaijan” exhibition has been hosting the traditional Gold Shah 2025 - National Culinary Championship. The 5th edition of the Championship is organised by the Azerbaijan Culinary Specialists Association. The Gold Shah Championship is a licensed event by the World Association of Chefs' Societies ("Worldchefs") and is conducted in accordance with international standards and regulations.
As part of the InterFood Azerbaijan exhibition, an art exhibition featuring pomegranate-themed paintings created by children from the “Ümid Var” inclusive community will be organised. These artworks will adorn the exhibition’s evening reception, during which a charity auction of the presented pieces will also take place.
These events are organised with the support of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The exhibitions also receive active support from the Food Safety Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan (AQTA), the Small and Medium Business Development Agency (KOBİA) of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Export and Investment Promotion Agency of the Republic of Azerbaijan – AZPROMO, the National Confederation of Entrepreneurs (Employers) Organisations of the Republic of Azerbaijan (ASK), Azerbaijan Food and Beverage Industrialists Association (AFBIA), Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO), and Azerbaijan Exhibition Organisers Association (ASTA).
The organisers of the Caspian Agro and InterFood Azerbaijan exhibitions are the Caspian Event Organisers company, as well as its partners Caspian Event Management and ICA Events.
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