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Food and Beverage Industry- The Most Promising Chitanuwat noted that “this growth could not have been
Sectors of Vietnam’s Economy achieved without the ongoing support of our trusted partners,
Vietnam’s large population of around 93 million, half of which are including the Vietnam Association of Food Science and
under 30, is a key reason behind the strong surge in F&B consumption. Technology (VAFoST), Cambodia Association of Food Science
Moreover, Vietnam is a tropical agricultural country with a diverse and Technology (CAFST), Food and Foodstuff Association of Ho
source of raw materials, many of which are important F&B ingredients. Chi Minh City (FFA) and Vietnam Beer, Alcohol and beverage
According to Euromonitor, Vietnam represents the third largest Association (VBA).”
sales value foodservice market in ASEAN. However, it has
experienced the most growth from 2011 -2015, with an impressive Beverage Ingredients Pavilion – New in This Year
sales increase of 77.6%. Per capita consumption of dairy products According to Euromonitor, per capita expenditure on food and
is forecast to almost double from 15 litres in 2010 to 28 litres in 2020. non-alcoholic beverages is projected to have reached US$276
All these factors make Vietnam a very attractive market to domestic in 2016 and for alcoholic beverage segment estimates the market
and foreign manufacturers and distributors of food and beverage was worth 147.2 trillion dong ($6.5 billion) in 2016. It predicted
ingredients, and that Fi Vietnam 2018 will serve all segments of this per-capita consumption will reach 40.6 liters (11 gallons) in 2017,
fast-growing and attractive market with a targeted trade show. making Vietnam the biggest consumer of the amber fluid in
Southeast Asia.
Fi Vietnam 2018 - A Place to Bring All the Specific Thanks to these factors, Fi Vietnam 2018 will feature a
Segments within Food and Beverage Industries Beverage ingredients pavilion which is the first time for Fi global
under One Roof series. You will discover all beverage ingredients products from
“Fi Vietnam 2018 is a regional gateway to meet and do business with leading ingredients producers and distributors and be inspired
leading local, regional and international ingredient suppliers and find with Bi theatre, presentation by leading exhibitors.
innovative ingredients for your business.” noted by UBM Asia
(Thailand) Group Director (ASEAN), Rungphech (Rose) Chitanuwat. Save the Date and Plan Your Trip to Fi Vietnam
With an impressive 50% growth of show area compared with the 2018
last edition in 2016, Fi Vietnam reflects the robust growth of the F&B Don’t miss this opportunity, join us at Fi Vietnam 2018 on 16-18
sector, not only in Vietnam, but also the CLMV emerging countries. May 2018 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center
More than 140 leading local, regional and international exhibitors (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Mark your calendar now so
from all sectors of the F&B ingredients industry will showcase you won’t miss the most important gathering for the food and
innovative products and technologies and do business with over beverage ingredients industry in Vietnam. Please visit www.fi-
4,700 F&B industry professionals from ASEAN especially from CLMV vietnam.net for more information.
countries.

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