Date: 09-JUN-09 to 11-JUN-09
Venue: National Agricultural Exhibition Center (NAEC)

Beijing ´s hospitality infrastructure has had a complete overhaul due to the hosting of the 2008 Olympics and is now first class. Standing head and shoulders above major cities across China and Asia, Beijing is ready to set the pace with China predicted to become the world most popular tourist destination by 2012. The next decade will cement Beijing and China on the world stage as its GDP continues to grow on average at over 10% per year.

As China´s longest running and most well respected food and hospitality trade show, the FHC brand is set to return to Beijing for its 19th edition in China and to Beijing for its 8th time attracting on average 6,500 trade professional visitors from Beijing and North China and over 180 exhibitors from over 20 countries or regions.

Event Profile

FHC Beijing is an International Exhibition of Retail & Hospitality Equipment, Supplies & Services.

Visitor's Profile

Professionals from Supermarkets, Grocery & Convenience Stores; Importers, Distributors & Wholesalers; Food Manufacturing; Hotels, Restaurants & Bars; Fast Food Managers; Foodservice, Institutional & Commercial; Bakery; Clubs & Resorts are the target visitors.

Exhibitor's Profile

Profile for exhibit include Food & Beverage; Wines, Spirits & Beers; Hospitality & Foodservice Equipment, Supplies & Services; Bakery Equipment & Ingredients & other related products.

What's HOT for 2009

Meat & Poultry
China currently consumes on average 53kg of meat & poultry per person per year & this is set to increase significantly over the next few year with imports playing a crucial role in meeting rising demand.

Wine
Global wine demand is shifting from traditional European and US markets to China and Asia markets. China’s wine imports are expected to grow to about US$405million by 2017.

Olive Oil
Import of olive oil to China is growing at over 70% per year, in 2008 imports were approx. 22,000 tonnes and this is predicted to increase to over 108,000 tonnes by 2011.

Ice Cream & Gelato
The total ice cream market in 2007 was worth US$3.9billion & is expected to grow to US$5.7billion over the next 3 years.

Coffee
Demand for coffee more than doubled between 2003 and 2006 and is growing by over 10% per year. Global industry analysts predicts that China’s coffee market will top sales of 100,000 tons by 2010.

Bakery & Cereals
China has the world’s second fastest growing bakery & cereals market, growing at over 8% per year & presently valued at US$13.2billion.

Dairy
The dairy market is particularly interesting as the Chinese government is encouraging dairy consumption prompting the market to grow at an average of 7.3%, with the market currently valued at over US$17billion

Savoury Snacks
The savoury snack market offers significant opportunities for manufacturers due to lack of current market maturity, current market is valued at US$5.5billion but offers high and rapid growth potential.

Soft Drinks
The soft drinks market has experienced strong growth averaging 13.5% per year since 2003, bringing it up to its current value of US$13 billion.

Health Food & Drinks
Health products promoting low or no sugar, low or lactose-free and low cholesterol are rapidly gaining market share due to China’s increasingly health conscious consumers.

Convenience Food & Drink
As China’s per capita income increases so will

Organizer

China International Exhibitions
Room A2402-03, Singular Mansion, No.318-322 Xian Xia Road,
Shanghai, China.
Tel: +(86)-(21)-62095209
Fax: +(86)-(21)-62095210