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Mathias Kuepper, Managing Director, THAIFEX-World of Food Asia has given prior to attending THAIFEX-World of Food
Koelnmesse, organiser for THAIFEX-World us the opportunity to showcase these Asia. It was indeed an enriching and
of Food Asia 2017, said, “The record- and other innovative Scottish products engaging show for us.”
breaking number of visitors is testament to and capitalise on the demand for high
the fact that the F&B industry continues to quality, premium products in Thailand Echoing similar sentiments is Mr. Vo Thanh
see the trade show as the place to be. This and beyond.” Vin, International Business Manager,
year’s show proved to be more than just VINAMILK,“This is our 4th year exhibiting
a platform for networking between buyers For the first time this year, an exclusive at THAIFEX-World of Food Asia, and we
and exhibitors, but also an avenue for group of Asian top buyers were also hosted were very impressed by the hosted buyers‘
everyone to collaborate, share thoughts, on-site for one-on-one business matching programme. It gave us the opportunity to
and exchange knowledge about issues and networking. engage with major retailers from around
facing the industry.” the region, and it was a fruitful session
Said Simon Chuen, Director and General meeting buyers from both supermarkets
Acknowledging the huge potential in Manager of Dah Chong Hong Holdings, and hypermarkets across Thailand.”
Asia for Western products, Scottish “We’re thrilled to be part of the exclusive
Development International’s Head of group of hosted buyers. Many valuable The next edition of THAIFEX–World of Food
Southeast Asia, Neil Mcinnes said, connections were established and we are Asia 2018 will be held from 29 May – 2
“We have been seeing an increase in confident that they will help us in generating June 2018.
demand from Thailand and Asia as a successful business deals post-show. The
whole for Scottish products, ranging from varied profile of exhibitors that we met
Scottish smoked salmon and seafood to certainly expanded our horizons as we For more information, please turn to page 65
shortbread, biscuits, cheese and craft beer. were not aware of some of the products ENQUIRY NO. 86 115

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