The World of Food and Hospitality Returns to Vietnam in October 2007!
In 2006, Food&HotelVietnam brought together 7,240 important trade buyers and 180 exhibiting companies from 20 countries all within 3 days.

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From 30 October - 1 November, Food&HotelVietnam2007 will bring the world of food and hospitality to Vietnam. The industry giants of the food and hospitality industry will congregate and feature their cream of the crop for the booming Vietnam market. Mark this date in your global calendar of events and visit Food&HotelVietnam2007 for ALL YOUR SOURCING NEEDS!
An All-Encompassing Showcase of Products @ Food&HotelVietnam2007
International leading brands of the food and hospitality equipment and supplies industry will be represented in the following categories:

 
 
Food & Drinks
• Chilled & frozen food
• Confectionery
• Dairy products
• Drinks & beverages (Non-alcoholic)
• Fresh produce
• Ingredients
• Meat & poultry
• Processed foods & convenience foods
• Seafood
• Snacks
• Specialty food
• Wine, spirits & beers

Hospitality Equipment & Supplies
• Bakery & confectionery equipment
• Bar, coffee & beverage equipment & supplies
• Contract furnishing & interior design
• Display & shopfitting equipment
• Fitness & leisure
• Foodservice & catering equipment
• Furnishing & fixtures
• Guest amenities
• Hospitality and retail solutions & information systems
• Housekeeping supplies & services
• Refrigeration & storage
• Tableware & accessories
 
* This list is not exhaustive and serves as a guide only.
Food&HotelVietnam2007 is YOUR SOURCING GROUND for the best and latest products, equipments, technologies and supplies!
Voice Out!
The Food&HotelVietnam2007 team is excited to announce that a series of email interviews entitled ‘Voice Out!’ will be introduced in this issue of the e-newsletter onwards. This regular feature will unveil the different perspectives of Food&HotelVietnam2007’s exhibiting companies on a variety of discussion topics. Readers will be able to gain insights on Vietnam’s food and hospitality industry through the eyes of our exhibitors!

This month, we feature

Simplex, headquartered in Singapore, is a leading distributor of commercial kitchen equipment. The company has been in the Vietnam market for nine years and is a loyal supporter of Food&HotelVietnam since its first edition in 2004! Below is an excerpt of an interview that Simplex had with Singapore’s Business Times in May 2007.

"Most of the group’s (Simplex) $15 million annual turnover comes from supplying blenders, ice-cream machines and fryers, among other kitchen equipment, to international fast-food and restaurant chains like McDonald’s and Gelato as well as hotels such as Shangri-La and the Amara."

"The company currently has partnerships and exclusive rights to distribute products of brands like Taylor & Frigomat and Vitamix, which designs and manufactures professional kitchen equipment. In addition, Simplex provides consultancy, maintenance and after-sales services to its clients."

"He [Mr. Lim] visits Vietnam especially often, spending 20 – 25 percent of his time there, because of the vast potential Vietnamese markets hold for the company."

"We’ve already been in Vietnam for nine years, but prior to 2004 there was not a lot of focus and commitment to business there because it was a joint venture. Ever since we started putting in 100 percent there our business in Vietnam has been growing exponentially, with last year’s report showing triple digit growth."


For more information about Simplex, please visit: http://www.simplex.com.sg/
Chefs To Cook Up A Storm @ Vietnam Culinary Challenge
Brace yourselves for an exhilarating culinary affair as chefs prepare to cook up a storm at the Vietnam Culinary Challenge! Organised by the Saigon Professional Chefs’ Club, the Vietnam Culinary Challenge is held in conjunction with Food&HotelVietnam2007 trade exhibition for the second time. The Challenge is definitely a visual feast not to be missed!
More details can be found here
Industry News, Trends and Developments
Top ten food trends for 2007

Euromonitor has identified ten key consumer trends that are expected to shape the food industry in 2007
…full story [Source: Euromonitor International]


The worldwide hotel industry breaks the records

With 150,000 new rooms opened by hoteliers in the year 2006, the world supply of corporate chains posts heretofore unattained growth. On January 1, 2007 the worldwide supply of the top 200 groups reached 43,000 hotels and 5.5 million rooms
…full story [Source: ehotelier.com]


Vietnam – one of top seven most lucrative retail markets: RNCOS

According to RNCOS, a global market research company, Vietnam is one of the seven most lucrative retail markets in the world and local and foreign distributors now have to queue to scramble for market shares in Vietnam
…full story [Source: VietNamNet Bridge]
International Representation @ Food&HotelVietnam2007!
Participation from the following groups will be featuring a vast array of their products at Food&HotelVietnam2007 celebrating the authenticity of their homeland’s quality produce:
• Australia • Belgium
• France • Korea (3 groups)
• Singapore • Taiwan (2 groups)
• United States of America  
Updated as of 15 June 2007
Food&HotelVietnam2007 continues to receive strong support and recognition from Vietnam’s key authorities since 2004

•  Ministry of Industry
•  Ministry of Trade
•  Vietnam Chamber of
    Commerce and Industry
•  Vietnam National
    Administration of Tourism

   Supporting Association: