The programme brings trade delegations together from around the world and helps match international attendees with American suppliers. The programme also provides export counseling, market analysis and more.

"We are pleased again to be chosen as part of the International Buyer Programme. This is our 11th year participating in the programme, which provides confirmation of the global scale of our trade show.

"Since 2006, our attendance from outside the US has grown by more than 240 per cent. We look forward to welcoming international buyers to the 2018 IPPE," said IPPE show organisers.

The 2018 IPPE has already surpassed 515,000 square feet of exhibit space and has secured more than 1,115 exhibitors with seven months remaining until the Expo opens.

Comprised of the three integrated trade shows – International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and International Poultry Expo – IPPE will be held Tuesday through Thursday, 30 January – 1 February 2018, at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta.

The Expo will highlight the latest technology, equipment and services used in the production and processing of feed, meat and poultry products.

Combining the expertise from AFIA, NAMI and USPOULTRY, IPPE will also feature dynamic education programmes focused on current industry issues.

Attendee registration for the 2018 IPPE will open 1 August. For more information, visit www.ippexpo.org.

2018 IPPE SHOW DATES/HOURS:

Tuesday, 30 January 2018: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday, 31 January 2018: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday, 1 February 2018: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Also, save the date for the 2019 IPPE. With the Super Bowl coming to Atlanta in 2019, the IPPE show dates have been moved to 12-14 February 2019. Mark your calendar to note this change in the IPPE trade show schedule for 2019 only.