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Food&Hotel Vietnam2017 - Vietnam’s Largest Ever Food

and Hospitality Exhibition

25 - 27 April 2017, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

The premier and most comprehensive trade event for
Vietnam’s food and hospitality industries,
Food&HotelVietnam2017 (FHV2017), concluded on an
upbeat note on 27 April 2017 at SECC, Ho Chi Minh City,
Vietnam.Spanning across 11,100 square meters of the
exhibition area, FHV2017 housed a footfall of 513 exhibitors
from 38 countries and regions, including 20 international
group pavilions of Australia, Belgium, Canada, France,
Germany, Greece, Korea, Singapore, USA and etc.
Attracting a notable 12,842 trade visitors from Vietnam
and further afield - a healthy increase of 17.3% from the
previous edition, FHV2017 further solidifies its position as
the event of choice for the industry players from across the
region. From the finest food products, beverages, to
equipments, hotel amenities and more, FHV2017 catered to STRING OF HIGH PROFILE VISITORS FROM THE REGION
every facet of the food and hospitality sectors. In addition to
an array of product showcases, the exhibition was also The substantial presence of key decision makers is a testament to
characterized by a myriad of educational and interactive the insurmountable importance and value FHV brings to the industry.
seminars, tasting sessions, training workshops, plus Trade visitors from 47 countries and regions were remarkably pleased,
exhilarating culinary and barista competitions. flocking to the show floor on the lookout for top-of-the-line products and
services, new potential suppliers and viable business opportunities. Ms.
POSITIVE FEEDBACK FROM EXHIBITORS Tran My Trinh Hoang, Cost Controller of New World Saigon Hotel
expressed, “This edition of FHV was much better and bigger than the last
FHV2017 attracted many new international brands and edition. We will certainly be back for the next edition!”
first-time exhibitors aside from the presence of prominent
returning companies. The vast majority of exhibitors have KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE PLATFORM AND RIGOROUS
expressed satisfaction towards the quality of sales leads gained COMPETITION ARENA
as well as valuable business contacts made with like-minded
From hotel investment opportunities to Vietnamese cuisine
industry partners. “Participated for the first time in FHV, it was
values, from food and wine pairing to butchery training, and food safety
a fruitful experience which gave our exporting companies a good
issues, FHV’s concurrent conference sessions provided an opportunity
insight in the market,” said Ms. Sofie Bombeeck - Senior
to network, exchange expertise and improve the knowledge base,
Promotion Manager, VLAM - Belgian Poultry.
gathering a unique and international mix of inspiring industry experts,
business leaders and senior delegates from across the region.
Held alongside FHV2017, Vietnam Culinary Challenge 2017
(VNCC) was an innovative cooking competition that engaged culinary
enthusiasts to spotlight their cooking talents and encourage their
development. 255 individual contestants along with 3 teams gathered
to compete in various challenges. Besides, Vietnam Barista and Latte
Art Competition (VBC) pitted baristas against each other to see who
could create the most beautiful, engaging coffee art creations.
The next edition of FHV will return from 24 – 26 April 2019. For more
information, please visit www.foodnhotelvietnam.com.

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