FOOD & LIFE 2020 cancelled

FOOD & LIFE, planned for November 25 to 29, 2020, will not take place as a consequence of the current Corona developments: Rising infection rates and unpredictable framework conditions and restrictions for exhibitors, as well as increasing uncertainty on the part of exhibitors and visitors have led to this decision.

"The last few days have shown that the current developments, especially with regard to national travel restrictions, skyrocketing infection rates and local lockdowns by politicians, bring with them imponderables of a kind that leave us no other option than to take the step, with a heavy heart, and cancel the traditional Munich events Heim+Handwerk and FOOD & LIFE for the 2020 event year," says Dieter Dohr, Chairman of the Management Board of the organizing organization GHM Gesellschaft für Handwerksmessen mbH.

Despite the safe hygiene concept that was developed with the responsible authorities and the commitment of many exhibitors, which has led to numerous registrations, there is insufficient planning security for the industry in turbulent times such as these. The highly volatile situation and recent developments pose too much uncertainty for everyone involved.

"We would like to express our sincere thanks to the supporters of Heim+Handwerk and FOOD & LIFE for supporting our concept to this day and for placing their trust in us. We still stand by our decision to offer the trade a safe platform for their business, especially in these challenging times. However, it has always been our aim to organize a Heim+Handwerk and FOOD & LIFE that is reliable and successful for everyone. Unfortunately, we no longer see this as the case in view of the current developments and the resulting cancellations by exhibitors, including well-known companies," says Dieter Dohr.

"We have had our ear very close to the market in recent weeks, and in particular we have been in close contact with our exhibitors and visitors. Many continue to have a great interest in presenting and experiencing products and innovations in person and are clearly committed to our trade fairs," says Dieter Dohr, adding: "This is one of the reasons why we did not take this decision lightly and we deeply regret the cancellation."

The next FOOD & LIFE will take place from 1 to 5 December 2021 at the Munich Exhibition Centre.
More information at www.food-life.de