WHAT: Food and beverage suppliers will stream to Hong Kong to engage with buyers from around the world at this annual gourmet fiesta. This assembly of banquets is divided into three sections. The Trade Hall has pavilions from different countries, a Chinese Medicine Zone and a Halal Food Zone. In the Public Hall the Premium Zone features renowned brands. The Gourmet Zone is a showcase of exquisite delicacies under five themes – Western Delicacy, Asian Cuisine, Sweet Delights, Green Palate and Coffee Avenue. Concurrent events are the HKTDC Hong Kong International Tea Fair; HKTDC International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products; HKTDC Home Delights Expo; and HKTDC Beauty & Wellness Expo
WHEN: Trade Hall
Date | Admission | Open | Registration |
15 Aug (Thu) | Trade visitors only | 10am-6pm | 9:30am-5:30pm |
16 Aug (Fri) | Trade visitors only | 10am-6pm | 9:30am-5:30pm |
17 Aug (Sat) | Trade & public | 10am-5pm | 9:30am-3:30pm |
Public Hall
Date | Admission | Opening Time |
15 Aug (Thu) | Public visitors | 10am-10pm |
16 Aug (Fri) | Public visitors | 10am-10pm |
17 Aug (Sat) | Public visitors | 10am-10pm |
18 Aug (Sun) | Public visitors | 10am-10pm |
19 Aug (Mon) | Public visitors | 10am-6pm |
Gourmet Zone
Date | Admission | Opening Time |
15 Aug (Thu) | Public visitors | 10am-10pm |
16 Aug (Fri) | Public visitors | 10am-10pm |
17 Aug (Sat) | Public visitors | 10am-10pm |
18 Aug (Sun) | Public visitors | 10am-10pm |
(Admission Fee is HK$100 per person on 15-16 August and HK$40 on 17 August)WHO: Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development CouncilWHY: Participation in the HKTDC Food Expo will let food and beverage suppliers engage with global buyers and gain consumer recognition. Onsite activities will include seminars, cooking demonstrations by celebrity chefs and lucky draws. View details on many of the exhibitors in the Fair MagazineIn 2018 there were 1,562 exhibitors from 23 countries and regions, with 21,668 trade buyers and 510,000 public visitors from 60 countries and regions.WHERE: Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition CentreAND YOU CAN QUOTE ME: “The business matching meetings have enhanced access to more potential customers. Our companies are happy with the responses and they really love exhibiting here to gain more international exposure. The Expo really opens up opportunities for Poland food companies to penetrate the Chinese Mainland and Southeast Asian markets. The prospect of business growth is very good.”Elwira Zdrodowska, Deputy Director, Department of Promotion and Food Quality, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Poland.FAIR WEBSITE: HKTDC Food Expo [https://event.hktdc.com/fair/hkfoodexpo-en/HKTDC-Food-Expo/]