Over 400 domestic, foreign firms attend international food industry exhibition
VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City International Exhibition of Food and Beverages (HCMC FOODEX) 2024 opened on May 15 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre in the southern economic hub, with the event drawing more than 400 local and foreign businesses.
Upon addressing the opening ceremony, Nguyen Van Dung, vice chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, said the function is expected to support food production enterprises as they come together to introduce good quality Vietnamese products to the global market and vice versa.
It also serves as a platform to promote business co-operation opportunities between local and foreign manufacturers and distributors, as well as boosting market expansion, he noted.
The four-day event features 500 booths showcasing products from 400 major domestic and international businesses from the food industry such as Binh Tay Food, Sagri, Satra, and Vissan.
On display are a range of products in the categories of raw and deeply-processed food products, beverages, raw materials used in the food processing industry, machinery and equipment for production, packaging and preservation, as well as green and sustainable products.
The highlight of this year's event will be the business-to-business (B2B) sessions, aiming to connect food production enterprises with distribution units and international buyers.
Furthermore, a series of seminars and trade exchange events will be held during the course of the expo as part of efforts to assist firms in keeping updated on the latest information on trends in production, consumption, and orientations for potential export markets.
A cooking contest will also take place to introduce Vietnamese agricultural products through culinary culture.
