The 14-th international trade fair of drinks industry ALCO+SOFT' 2009 was held from 8-th to 10-th September, 2009 at Kiev International Exhibition Center. Annually the project is organized by “ACCO International” exhibition company with the support of the State Food Department of the Ministry of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine, and is considered to be the main sectorial event.
ALCO+SOFT' 2009 was held in the framework of Food Industry Week at Kiev International Exhibition Center. Food Industry Week combines several largest industrial fairs under the one roof. These are the 18-th International Specialized Exhibition of Equipment and Technologies for Food Processing Industry INPRODMASH’ 2009 and the 10-th International Specialized Exhibition of Packaging Equipment and Technologies UPAKOVKA’ 2009
The Forum promises to be a 'mega event' for everybody interested in the manufacturing industry.
Prime objectives of ALCO+SOFT' are: unification of manufacturers and dealers committed to the industry for the purpose of acquaintance with new technologies and equipment, promotion and popularization of new products and brands. Industry professionals convene there to meet colleagues and partners, discuss urgent issues and study the market.
Nomenclature of Alco+Soft covers all industry categories: wines and cognacs, soft, low and strong drinks, juices, mineral waters, tea, coffee as well as packaging, labels, accessories and many other things necessary for beverage manufacture and trade.
Alco+Soft is the leading trade fair of the beverage industry in Ukraine. It has been already held for 14 years and is the “mirror of the industry”, reflecting all trends of domestic alcoholic and non-alcoholic markets. Almost all leading Ukrainian brands began their promotion from that very ground of Alco+Soft. In 2007 fair changed usual for many location, moving to the International Exhibition Center. Despite that, it has retained its best features and traditions.
Traditionally, within the framework of the fair take place closed tasting competitions in the categories: spirits (with international participation); mineral waters, juices, soft drinks, low alcohol drinks and beer; wines and cognacs (with international participation); They have become an integral part of the fair, that have its famous history. The aims of competitions are improvement of products quality and promotion of high-quality products to the market, contributing to the campaign against illegal import and adulterated products. The competition jury consisting of the world-class expert-tasters and technologist of the leading company-manufacturers ensures the maximum accuracy decision.
Alco+Soft awards were always the proof of product high quality and are well regarded by consumers. Awarding ceremony that takes place directly during the fair, affords everybody who wishes the ground for winners congratulation.
Alco+Soft trade fair is interesting for representatives of distributing facilities and private entrepreneurs, because it is B2B format event. Exposition of equipment for beverage manufacture and bottling Inprodmash & Upakovka are in close vicinity, enabling all committed specialists to find everything necessary they are looking for at one place.
Novelties of the exhibition:
AZERI-UKR-FRANS company demonstrated new wines, namely "Æåì÷óæèíà Àçåðáàéäæàíà" (Zhemchuzhyna Azerbaydzhana), half-dry and semisweet(the method of natural fermentation without adding rectified alcohol was used). These wines are produced from pomegranates, but do not have the after-taste of its peel; they have ruby colour, delicate taste and aroma.
Also, the following cognacs were presented: "Áàêó-Äæåéõàí"(Baku Dzheyhan) VS 0,5L, "Áàêó" (Baku) V.S.O.P 0,5 L, "Áàêó" (Baku) V.S.O.P 0,7L, "Áàêó-Äæåéõàí"(Baku Dzheyhan) X.O 0,7L.
NIAGARA LTD Production offered fruit syrups and Sambuca.
SARATSKY FOOD PLANT demonstrated cranberry nectar (1L) and blackberry nectar (1L).
PISCHEMASH, Group of companies offered machines for AKB bottles rinsing and equipment for transportation of ÒÐÁ bottles.
Comments of the participants about the exhibition 2009: |
"...One can think of the 15th International specialized Trade Fair of drinks industry Alco+Soft 2009, that was held in September, differently. No doubt that we have to give our due to the enthusiasm of ACCO International Company. One of the few specialized exhibitions took place in spite of crisis and was of benefit for both participants and visitors. However, if earlier exhibitors considered their participation to be the element of image, now even leaders of the market did not have an opportunity to buy a stand because of the expense optimization programs. This year, mostly regional companies belonged to the participants. The aim of their participation was to demonstrate new trademarks that are not sold in shops of the capital.
We can make a conclusion that nowadays foreign businesses are interested in Ukrainian companies. And so we have to recognize the fact that refusal of Ukrainian leading companies from the participation in the specialized exhibition displayed the industry as under-developed and not very attractive for foreigners that are ready to cooperation with domestic business-structures.”
magazine Drinks+, ¹ 5-6, 2009ã.
Despite the fact that the exhibition wasn’t as popular as in the previous years, it gathered people who are deeply interested in the beverage business. Cognac house "Azeri – Ukr - Frans" presented wide range of champagne, exclusive pomegranate wines. SARATSKY FOOD PLANT offered natural juices. Ivano-Frankivsk Regional State Association of alcoholic beverage industry presented liqueurs and spirits, while NIAGARA LTD Production offered a wide range of various imported wines and cognacs. PISCHEMASH, EUROSTEKLOSERVICE, ILONA LTD group of companies presented rather broad assortment of equipment, materials for vineyards handling and winemaking.
“VinoGrad” Magazine ¹9 (20) September 2009
We hope for further fruitful cooperation and wait You at the Alco+Soft 2010!