4th Edition of Food & Hotel Vietnam opens in Ho Chi Minh

Food & Hotel Vietnam2007 (FHV2007), the fourth International Food & Drinks, Hotel, Restaurant, Bakery & Foodservice Equipment, Supplies & Services Exhibition and Conference which spreads across three halls and 7,000 square metres of exhibition space at the Ho Chi Minh International Exhibition and Convention Centre (HIECC) opened Tuesday, running until 1 November 2007.

FHV2007 hosts 240 exhibiting companies from 22 country/regions, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong SAR, Singapore, Spain, Vietnam and more. Also at the exhibition are group pavilions from South Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and the United States of America.

Some of the prominent Vietnamese companies exhibiting at the show include Annam Fine Food Company, Annam Hospitality Equipment, Mai Hoa Son, Orana Vietnam and more.

FHV2007 provides a single platform for food retailers, suppliers, distributors and manufacturers, institutional caterers, consultants and management team of hospitality outlets, to source for the latest high quality hospitality products, services, equipment and technological solutions.

Adding to the excitement of the show is the second Vietnam Culinary Challenge organised by the Saigon Professional Chefs’ Club. The Vietnam Culinary Challenge provides a platform for the promotion of culinary standards in Vietnam and presents an opportunity for culinary professionals from Vietnam and the region keen to gain valuable experience and acquire recognition within the regional culinary industry. Visitors will be able to feast their eyes on top Vietnamese chefs showcasing their artistic culinary skills in modern cuisine, witness displays of culinary art, fruit and vegetable carvings, as well as a cooking extravaganza.

Visitors can also benefit from the FHV2007 Food Safety Seminar that will address food safety and hygiene issues. Industry experts will engage in-depth discussions and share their insights and knowledge with delegates from the hotel, food manufacturing and retail supermarket sectors.

“Food&HotelVietnam has grown steadily since its inception in 2004. From the size of the show and the high quality of exhibiting companies and visitors, I am pleased that the show has met its key objective which is to provide a single comprehensive sourcing platform that meets the growing needs of Vietnam’s booming hospitality and F&B industries,” said Ms. Ting Siew Mui, Singapore Exhibition Services’ Project Director for FHV.

FHV2007 is jointly organised by Singapore Exhibition Services and VCCI Exhibition Service, and is endorsed by the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

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