The 2019 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is the largest show on record, with approximately 33,000 poultry, meat and feed industry leader attendees from all over the world. In addition, the show has 1,420-plus exhibitors on more than 600,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space. Final numbers will be released after the registration database has been audited for duplications.

Sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Assn., the American Feed Industry Assn. and the North American Meat Institute, IPPE is the world's largest annual poultry, meat and animal food industry event of its kind.

“We are thrilled with the excitement and energy displayed by this year’s attendees and exhibitors. The expanded trade show floor and attendee and exhibitor numbers continue to complement IPPE’s comprehensive education sessions, valuable networking opportunities and extensive exhibits showcasing the latest innovative technology, equipment and services for our industries,” the three organizations said.

The large trade show floor continues to be the central attraction. Exhibitors displayed the newest technology in equipment, supplies and services industry companies utilize in the production and processing of meat, poultry, eggs and animal food products. Numerous companies showcased their new products at IPPE, with all phases of the animal food, meat and poultry industries represented, from live production and processing to further processing and packaging.

The schedule for the comprehensive educational program complemented the exhibits by informing industry management about the latest issues affecting the industries. The 2019 lineup included more than 200 hours of educational sessions that ranged from meat and poultry labeling to sow nutrition and health interactions to wastewater treatment challenges for the poultry and egg industry.

Other featured events included the International Poultry Scientific Forum, the Latin American Poultry Summit, Beef 101 and Pork 101 workshops, the Pet Food Conference, TECHTalks, Event Zone activities and publisher-sponsored programs, all of which have made the 2019 IPPE the foremost annual protein and animal food event in the world.