Top trade shows on food and beverage in Asia

Interest in the food and beverage industry in Asia continue to draw more interest from investors. The penetration of modern retailing into the Asian market and the abundance of new products have increased growth rates in many of the industry’s sectors.

FOODEX JAPAN: International food and beverage exhibition

Japan Trade Association will host the international Foodex Japan trade show on March 8-11, 2016. The event will take place in Makuhari Messe (Nippon Convention Center), Chiba, Japan. The trade show is annual.

The show is open to trade visitors especially on the food and beverage industry. The main exhibits are on agricultural products, meat, poultry, dairy products, cereals, vegetables, fruits, fish, pasta, bread, delicatessen, processed food, frozen and chilled food, canned and bottled food, health food, seasonings, spices and condiments, oil, confectionery, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, coffee and tea, and organic food.

In 2015, 77361 visitors came to FOODEX JAPAN to update themselves of the latest trends and innovations in the food and beverage industry.

FOOD TAIPEI: Taipei International food show

Food Taipei will take place in Taipei World Trade Center Nangang Exhibition Hall, Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan on June 22-25, 2016.

The international trade show happens annually and is open to trade visitors. The public can also witness the exhibits on the last day.

The main exhibits are fresh fruits and vegetables, preserved fruits and vegetables, poultry, seafood, meat and processed meat products, edible oils, dairy products, health food, frozen prepared food, canned food, baked food, biscuits, wine and liquor, coffee and tea, juice and soft drinks, condiments, and confectionery

TAITRA - Taiwan External Trade Development Council is the organizer of the trade show.

Wine & gourmet Japan: International wine and gourmet foods, sweets and confectionery, hotel, foodservice equipment, supplies and services exhibition and conference

The trade show Wine & Gourmet Japan will serve as a platform to trade exhibitors in the catering, common feeding, food, beverages, hotel, and restaurant business sectors. The show will happen on April 13-15, 2016 at Tokyo Big Sight, Tokyo, Japan.

The main exhibits of the international trade show are canned and processed foods, dairy products, fine baked goods, fine food specialty goods, food ingredients, fresh produce, frozen and chilled foods, gourmet chocolate, gourmet foods, meat and poultry, seafood, non-alcoholic drinks (including tea and coffee), snack food, sweets and confectionery, alcoholic drinks (including wine, beer, spirits, sake, shochu), food catering and foodservice equipment and supplies.

Canton fair: China import and export fair

China Foreign Trade Center will host the international trade show “Canton Fair: China Import and Export Fair” on April 15-May 5, 2016 and October 15-November 4, 2016. The trade show is biennial.

The main exhibits of the Canton Fair are the following:

Phase II (23-27Apr/23-27Oct): Consumer goods, gifts, home decorations. Phase III (01-05May/31Oct-04Nov): Food and drink, household items, fabrics and home textiles, office supplies, cases and bags and recreation products, shoes, medicines, medical devices and health products.

Halal Taiwan: Taiwan international halal expo

Halal Taiwan will take place in Taipei World Trade Center, Taipei, Taiwan on June 22-25, 2016.

The annual international trade show will provide information on the latest trends and innovations on the sectors of food, beverages, and special interest exhibitions. The main exhibits are on Halal certified products.

At Halal Taiwan 2015, 28 exhibitors displayed the latest industry innovations and trends.

HKTDC food expo

HKTDC Food Expo will be held in Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong on August 11-15, 2016.

The international show, which happens annually, is open to trade visitors and the public, with main exhibits on food and beverage products: green and organic food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, convenient and instant foods, sauces and seasonings, bakery products, coffee, meat and poultry, noodles and pasta, sugar and sweets, health drinks, seafood, snacks and confectionery, biscuits, dairy products, rice, canned, preserved and frozen foods, fruits and vegetables, convenient and instant foods, trade associations and services, food packaging products, food processing products, machinery, and related services.

The trade show organizer is Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s Exhibitions Department for this Food Expo.

Cafe show: Seoul international cafe show

The international trade show “Café Show” will happen in COEX, Seoul, Korea on November 2016.

The main exhibits will include:

• Coffee Section: variety of cold and hot coffee products, coffee bean, other raw material. Tea Section: variety of green tea, black tea, fruit tea, herb tea, tea bag, tea utensils, raw material.
• Bakery: cake, chocolate, cookie, bagel, snack, sandwich.
• Dessert: ice cream, smoothie, fruit juice, syrup, other raw material.
• Machines & Equipment Section (coffee, ice cream, kitchen equipment, interior equipment).
• Franchise & Shop in Shop

EXPORUM Inc. will serve as the trade organizer of Café Show.

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