Visitors make registration before entering inside the Hanoi International Exhibition Centre, 91 Trần Hưng Đạo. — VNS Photos

HÀ NỘI — The 10th International Exhibition of Food - Beverage and Processing Technology Equipment, Packaging, Food and Beverage (Vietfood & Beverage - Propack Vietnam 2024) officially opened in Hà Nội on November 6.

The event attracted nearly 300 enterprises from eight countries and territories and it is expected to attract more than 10,000 visitors.

Delivering a speech at the opening ceremony, Hoàng Quang Phong, Chairman of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI), emphasised the strong economic growth of Việt Nam in recent years, with the food and beverage industry playing a significant role in that development.

According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the Vietnamese F&B market is predicted to reach VNĐ655 trillion (US$26 billion) in 2024, marking a growth rate of about 10.92 per cent compared to the previous year.

The exhibition provides a platform for domestic and international businesses to explore the market, form partnerships and promote trade and investment. This year’s exhibition is particularly focused on introducing new trends in product development and technology, as well as sustainable approaches to production, processing and packaging in the F&B industry.

Products of Luong Gia Food company are displayed at the event.

The event offers specialised programmes such as trade connection activities, seminars and workshops, designed to help businesses and visitors understand market standards, production processes, and address the challenges of managing and growing supply chains.

The exhibition brings together key players in the industry, including companies like Tan Nhat Huong, a leader in raw material manufacturing in Việt Nam, which was also the first company to successfully establish an ice cream factory in the country.

It is also an opportunity for global businesses to expand their networks, create strategic alliances, and explore new market opportunities, contributing to the further development of the F&B industry both locally and globally.

The event will run until November 9 at the Hanoi International Exhibition Centre. — VNS