Visitors at The Vietfood & Beverage – Propack held in Hà Nội yesterday. VNS Photo Linh Anh

HÀ NỘI — The Vietfood & Beverage – Propack, a reputable exhibition in the field of food, beverage and processing and packaging equipment and technologies, opened in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

The event is jointly organised by the Việt Nam National Trade Fair and Advertising Company (Vinexad), the Việt Nam Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Association (VBA), and the Food and Foodstuff Association of HCM City.

Covering 4,500 sq.m, the exhibition features 300 booths by 250 businesses from various countries.

The expo gathers prestige firms in the food industry, along with famous international brands such as Choya from Japan, Obsortech from Switzerland, and India Frozen Foods, Rustam Foods and Al-sameer from India.

Speaking at the opening of the event, Nguyễn Khắc Luận, director general of Vinexad, said the exhibition will offer chances for domestic and foreign firms to access markets, popularise products, and strengthen their brands.

It is also hoped to help businesses explore the market demands and design their development strategies.

The exhibition will last until the end of November 12 and expects to welcome more than 8,000 visitors. VNS