As of mid-February the Prowein app will be available in English and German to all smartphone users, offering the daily updated exhibitor database for the event.

It will also include an individual visit plan and interactive site plan, access to the full programme of events and an offline search with all the exhibitors' contact details and stand numbers.

The exhibition features more than 3,800 exhibitors from 50 countries, with a wine producer from Kosovo and a spirits supplier from Sri Lanka both making debuts at the event, while Brazil, India, Japan and China will be making repeat appearances.

The Prowein app is available for free at the Apple AppStore and on the Android Market, for more details on the application and event visit www.prowein.com.