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SHOW TIMES

The go-to business exchange for the nutraceuticals industry, Vitafoods Asia returns in
2018, evolving with new exhibitors, including Kerry and Plantex, and new learning experiences
such as the Probiotic Resource Centre.
To ensure the industry makes the most of its growth opportunities, by integrating a
research-intensive, industry-centred environment, Vitafoods Asia attracts members that
represent the entire nutraceuticals supply chain. Some 5,500 visitors from over 60 countries
attend Vitafoods Asia, coming pre-dominantly from Asian countries. The Vitafoods Asia
Exhibition will deliver over 300 exhibitors, which marks a growth of 40% over the number of
exhibitors in 2017.
Vitafoods Asia is a response to growing demand for nutraceuticals in functional foods
and beverages. Japan, and increasingly, China, India, Australia, Korea, Thailand and Vietnam,
are collectively growing the nutraceuticals market in Asia-Pacific by 7.5% year on year,
rapidly expanding opportunities for development in the sector. This is expected to increase
to 9.9% CAGR by 2025, and Euromonitor estimates the regional market will reach USD
89.63 billion by 2021.
Visitors to the show can extend their business network globally as the exhibition features
11 international pavilions this year. New entrants include New Zealand, Poland and Singapore.

Spotlighting Omega-3 and Probiotics
Increased demand from China, Southeast Asia and other developing countries for Omega
3 means that the market for the most widely used nutritional lipid continues to grow as it
controls inflammation. GOED estimates the market today globally is worth USD 1.5 billion The event is a key
at the ingredient level. opportunity to discover
Key visitor attractions to learn more about ingredients include the Omega-3 Resource
Centre and a Tasting Centre on the exhibition floor. Visitors can discover what new options innovative and creative
for Omega-3 are available on the market and even obtain an Omega-3 blood test free of solutions to challenges
charge! faced by the industry’s
The International Probiotics Association (IPA) suggests that the market for probiotics is professionals,
experiencing unprecedented growth and may be worth as much as USD 43 billion. Probiotics get greater exposure to
are widely used to ensure proper functioning of digestive system.
For the first time in Asia, the Probiotic Resource Centre will showcase the latest the industry’s latest
breakthroughs in probiotic technology, from areas of product development to consumer product and service
analysis. Vitafoods Asia’s Life Stages Theatre addresses matters of healthy ageing by developments, and
delivering expertise on the specific nutrition requirements that are needed from infancy until participate in new
later in life.
Vitafoods Asia is the ideal place to build a network amongst the leading manufacturers, learning opportunities.
distributors, buyers and high-quality suppliers for the four key nutraceutical industry areas:
Ingredients & Raw Materials, Branded Finished Products, Contract Manufacturing & Private
Labelling as well as Services & Equipment.

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