Apimell 2026 brought together 136 exhibiting companies from 19 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors were Italy (106), Croatia (4), Hungary (3) and Austria (2).
Professional beekeeping mixes traditional practice with specialized equipment, and trade fairs remain a practical gauge of technical and commercial supply. Apimell 2026 runs from 6 to 8 March 2026 in Plasencia, focusing on apicultural products and equipment for industry operators.
Practical information for Apimell 2026
The 2026 edition takes place at Piacenza Expo as the venue associated with Piacenza Expo organization. Official dates are 6 to 8 March 2026. The event’s logistics reference Loc. Le Mose Via Tirotti 11 in Piacenza, indicating access suitable for booth assembly and freight.
Key figures reported for 2026
Published figures for 2026 provide a sense of scale. Apimell recorded 24,000 entries from Italian and international visitors. The exhibitor lineup in 2026 included 130 companies, of which 21 were internationally certified by ISF.
Sectors and exhibitor profile
Exhibitors cover beekeeping suppliers, hive equipment manufacturers, providers of apicultural inputs and companies focused on honey processing and packaging. Core technical tags to follow are beekeeping, api products, api equipment and food processing. This composition attracts manufacturers, input distributors and packaging specialists.
How to prospect effectively at Apimell 2026
Set clear objectives before attending. Prioritize contacts into three groups: equipment manufacturers, regional distributors and finished product buyers. Prepare a short checklist to compare technical offers and pricing and a one-page commercial brief with minimum terms: delivery timeframes, warranty conditions and certification requirements.
Start visits with equipment suppliers and then assess processing and packaging vendors. That order helps evaluate compatibility between machinery and packaging lines. Limit booth meetings to about 20 minutes and end each with a defined follow-up such as sending technical specs, arranging a site visit or scheduling a quotation meeting.
What to evaluate at stands
Focus on technical documentation and traceability claims. Certifications and integration data for packaging lines are decisive when negotiating larger purchases. If sourcing internationally, prioritize exhibitors identified as ISF-certified among the 21 international exhibitors reported for 2026.
Final note and link
Apimell 2026 aggregates technical and commercial supply for the beekeeping value chain. For registration, floor plans and venue conditions consult the official website at https://www.apimell.it to confirm logistics details for Piacenza Expo and to secure meetings in advance.
