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Techtextil India 2025 to debut “ReCycle Zone”

Organised by Messe Frankfurt Asia Holdings Ltd, Techtextil India 2025 will launch a dedicated “ReCycle Zone” in partnership with the Society of Plastics Engineers India (SPE India) for the technical textiles sector. The exhibition will run from 19th to 21st November 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.

1,800+ exhibitors at HKTDC’s Food Expo and concurrent fairs

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) opened its Food Expo together with five theme fairs at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The 35th Food Expo, 9th Beauty & Wellness Expo, and 11th Home Delights Expo will take place from 14th to 18th August 2025; while the trade-focused 3rd Food Expo PRO, and 16th Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be held from 14th to 16th August 2025. The five fairs will feature some 1,890 exhibitors, showcasing global gourmet foods and wines, teas, health and beauty products, and home appliances.

Informa TechTarget releases Q2 2025 performance

Informa TechTarget announced its financial results for the quarter ended 30th June 2025, with revenues of US$120 million, down 1.6% year-on-year. The revenues generated in the first half of 2025 were US$224 million, a year-on-year 4% decline. However, the company will deliver positive momentum, with the strategic and operational actions already taken beginning to have a positive impact on performance.

IEG’s revenues up 13% in first half

Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. (IEG) released its half-yearly financial report as at 30th June 2025. Revenues in the report period were €149 million (US$175 million), a year-on-year increase of 13%. However, net profit in the six-month period dropped 16% year-on-year, amounting at €17 million (US$20 million). In the full year of 2025, the company expects a turnover of between €257 million (US$301 million) and €262 million (US$307 million).