HCMC – A large food and beverage exposition will be held in HCMC in the middle of May this year, with the expected participation of some 40 domestic and international enterprises and organizations.
The Investment and Trade Promotion Center of HCMC (ITPC) said at a news briefing yesterday, April 16, that it will organize the HCMC International Exhibition of Food and Beverages (HCMC FOODEX 2024) to boost the city’s food industry and revitalize production activities.
The expo, themed “Connecting values for mutual development”, is scheduled to continue from May 15 to 18 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center, District 7.
With some 500 booths, the expo is expected to contribute to showcasing the overall development of the city’s food processing industry, promoting high-quality products and reputable businesses, fostering business cooperation opportunities, and attracting effective investment resources.
HCMC FOODEX will have a broad range of trade promotion activities, including seminars discussing sustainable growth strategies and maintaining product quality, among others.
A cooking competition, with the theme “Vietnamese Soul in Contemporary Cuisine,” is the highlight of the event. The competition will be co-organized by the HCMC FOODEX 2024 organizing committee and the HCMC Professional Chefs Association.
HCMC FOODEX 2024 anticipates drawing 18,000 participants and solidifying its position as a world-class international trade expo within Vietnam’s food processing sector.
