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The Largest and Most Comprehensive Business Platform for Asia New benchmarks were set as the 18th edition of Food&HotelAsia (FHA2012) drew to a close on 20 April 2012 at the Singapore Expo. Touted as Asia s largest international trade show for the food and hospitality industry, FHA2012 further cemented this position as it registered a record high of 60,478 trade attendees* converging from 104 countries/regions. 11.6% 54,194 Trade attendees* at FHA2010 60,478 Trade attendees* at FHA2012 As buyers thronged the exhibition halls to source from the extensive range of products and services, more than a thousand competitors were eagerly out-doing each other with their skills and talents at four world-class competitions which were held alongside. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle, hundreds of delegates and speakers at the FHA2012 International Conference were highly engaged in sharing their industry knowledge, providing insights and discussing industry trends. The series of free seminars, workshops and networking events also contributed to a fulfilling and comprehensive experience for all at FHA2012. Hundreds of exhibitors such as Dark Dog had chosen FHA2012 as the platform to launch their new products and services. FHA2012 in Numbers + 87,000 sqm of exhibition area 2,696 exhibitors from 68 countries/regions 56 group pavilions representing 32 countries/regions 41,904 trade visitors from 100 countries/regions FHA2012 welcomed a total of 48 overseas group delegations from 13 countries. This is double the number of groups brought in at the previous edition. 389 conference speakers and delegates 161 international members of the press 795 chefs competing at FHA2012 Culinary Challenge * Attendees include trade visitors, exhibiting staff, conference speakers & delegates, media and the competitors of FHA2012 Culinary Challenge. + Figures have been audited and verified by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Numerous fringe activities such as the Grand Cru Masterclass by Gryphon Tea Company provided an avenue for exhibitors and visitors to mingle and foster a deeper business relationship through knowledge share.
A Magnet for Buyers from Asia and Beyond FHA continues to be the leading industry event of its kind in Asia with the ability to attract a large number of quality buyers to the marketplace. FHA2012 hosted a record 41,904 trade visitors from 100 countries/regions with more decision makers and specifiers making their presence at the show. Notably, the number of overseas visitors increased by 15.4% and made up 41.7% of the total visitors. Visitors Breakdown by Company Activity Company s Main Activity No. of Visitors Academic / Training Institute 1,784 Airline / Cruise Liner / Rail 551 Bakery / Confectionery Retailer 4,418 Consultancy / Management Service F&B / Hospitality 3,026 Government Agency / Trade Association 766 Hotel / Resort / Serviced Apartment / Country Club 4,942 Importer / Wholesaler / Distributor Food & Drinks 6,236 Importer / Wholesaler / Distributor Hospitality Equipment & Supplies 2,403 Institutional Catering 625 Interior Design / Furnishing 386 IT / Telecommunications 372 Logistics F&B / Wines 350 Manufacturer Food & Drinks 3,444 Manufacturer Hospitality Equipment & Supplies 1,087 Property Development & Management 303 Publication / Media 268 Restaurant / Café / Bar / Fast Food Outlet 7,192 Spa and Wellness / Fitness Centre 174 Specialty Food Retailer 1,015 Supermarket / Hypermarket / Convenience Store / Grocery Store 941 Wine & Spirits Producer / Retailer / Investor 186 Others 1,435 Total 41,904 FHA provides a one-stop platform for sourcing. It satisfies all my purchasing needs. I don't have to visit any other show for the year. I brought our operation team here and FHA has been a great learning ground for them in terms of product knowledge. I am also glad to find a new shelving supplier which is crucial for my warehouse planning. Ms Patty Heng, COO, Lucky Market Group, Cambodia Our company is into commercial and hotel development. I have just been to the hospitality halls and there is a huge variety of products, with a lot of new technology and new concepts. I will follow up with some contacts that I have made at the show and, hopefully, make some purchases in a month or so as we have a new project in Bali, Indonesia. Mr William Nursalim, General Manager, PT Cahaya Dewata Persada, Indonesia It s my first visit to FHA. I am glad that I shortened my holiday in Thailand to visit FHA2012 with invitation from the organiser. FHA is a big show with well-balanced product segments. I am truly impressed and have made many good contacts. I will definitely visit again! Mr Peter Andrist, CEO, The Ambassador s Sky Chef, India Overseas Visitors Breakdown by Region Southeast Asia 70% (excl. Singapore) Rest of Asia 21% Visitors Breakdown by Job Function Rest of the World 1% Middle East 1% Oceania 4% Europe 3% The many live demonstrations by exhibitors proved a hit with visitors and added to the liveliness and buzz of the entire event. Job Function No. of Visitors Academia 1,030 Architect / Interior Designer / Visual Display 576 Consultant 1,756 Corporate Management 8,607 Executive Chef 1,213 F&B / Catering Management 3,696 Finance / Administration 1,964 Food Technologist / Dietician 686 Front Office Management 426 Housekeeping 359 IS / IT Management 277 Media Representative 144 Operations / Maintenance / Production Management 2,617 Chef / Pastry Chef / Baker 5,099 Purchasing 3,012 Quality Control & Assurance / Food Safety / R&D 152 Sales / Marketing / Business Development 8,028 Security Management 68 Sommelier 80 Others 2,114 Total 41,904
The Gathering of Brands from Around the World A total of 2,696 exhibitors from 68 countries/regions participated within the 5 specialised events of FHA2012 FoodAsia, HotelAsia, Bakery&Pastry, HospitalityStyleAsia and HospitalityTechnology, up from the 2,400 exhibitors and 50 countries/regions seen in the previous edition. Along with the showcase of 56 group pavilions and hundreds of new product launches, FHA2012 was no less of a sourcing haven for buyers. This is also testament to the importance of the Asian market and the great potential it offers to the exhibitors. Exhibitors Breakdown by Country/Region Oceania 5% Singapore 18% Middle East 12% North America 6% Europe 27% Rest of South East Asia 17% Rest of the World 1% Rest of Asia 24% Asia is a very important region for UK companies and FHA provides a fantastic opportunity to not only showcase products but also to network, learn and educate visitors about the UK s innovative and diversified range of offerings. Ms Sarah Briones, Project Manager, PS8 Ltd, UK Pavilion Organiser It was all smiles from exhibitors as deals were made and business objectives met. We have been with the FHA since the show days at the (then) World Trade Centre, and we have seen the FHA grow bigger and better every time. Today, the FHA2012 is a world class show, with visitors from the region and beyond, and we have benefitted greatly from the exposure the show promotes. Without a doubt, the FHA is an event not to be missed. Ms Christina Lim, Chief Operations Officer, Win Sin Pte Ltd, Singapore Being a first time exhibitor at FHA2012 was a fantastic experience! Too many huge leads to mention and meeting key decision makers from around the world (not just the Asian region) were valuable. The show exceeded our expectations and will be instrumental in taking our business to another level. Loved it, highly recommended. Mr Andrew Folos, Director, Veue Innovations, Australia FHA was a great opportunity to not only introduce new lines to our international market but to also meet with our current distributors and customers throughout South East Asia and Australia. Mr Alanna Maldonado, Director of International Sales, Otis McAllister Inc, USA A Well-Covered Marketplace Besides getting the industry talking, FHA2012 has once again generated great media interest. 161 international members of the press attended the event and provided a comprehensive coverage of the show, fringe events, as well as the exhibitors. Of the 436 media clippings, 81.2% were published by overseas media which strengthened the international outreach of FHA.
It s More Than Just Exhibiting and Sourcing Passion, Talent - Dedicated to Excellence! FHA Culinary Challenge (FCC) has always been Asia s premier culinary competition most recognised by chefs around the region. Consisting of the Individual Challenge, Gourmet Team Challenge and Dream Team Challenge at this edition, the highly anticipated competition saw a 38% increase in the number of competitors and over 60% more entries for the Individual Challenge classes! Winners for these challenges were crowned over three days of intense cook-offs. The FCC2012 judging panel was made up of renowned chefs accredited by the World Association of Chefs Societies. FHA Imperial Challenge made a highly anticipated return this year to showcase the finest of Chinese cuisine around the region. With the theme Healthy Living, Healthy Choices, the challenge attracted highly-skilled chefs from nine teams representing China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan for the coveted championship title. Hosted by the Speciality Coffee Association of Europe (SCAE) Singapore Chapter, the inaugural FHA2012 Barista Challenge featured 14 top baristas from the region including Australia, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. There was no let-up in spirit among the competitors from whom only one emerged as the champion! Mr Aymon McQuade from New Zealand was crowned the Champion of FHA Barista Challenge 2012. To many pastry chefs, this competition was more than just winning; it was also about the experience and the opportunity to learn from each other to continually improve oneself. Asian Pastry Cup 2012 attracted a total of 12 teams comprising top-notch pastry chefs who represented Australia, China, India, Indonesia (Bali), Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Judged by influential pastry connoisseurs, the Cup selected top four teams Australia, Malaysia, Singapore and New Zealand who would be representing their country to compete next at the World Pastry Cup 2013 in Lyon, France. FHA2012 International Conference By far its most comprehensive programme ever, FHA2012 International Conference presented 14 conference tracks covering a wide array of topics relating to the food and hospitality industry. Delivered by numerous high-level key speakers from prominent establishments such as Nestle Professional AOA, Horwath HTL, Far East Organization, InterContinental Hotels Group, Shangri-la Hotel, Saint Pierre, and Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, the conference programme facilitated insightful sharing of industry best practices and knowledge that had attendees walking away with many helpful takeaways and inspiration. The conference programme includes: CEO Insights Hospitality Operations & Design Conference Hospitality Technology Conference Consumer Trends & Food Technologies Forum Food Safety & Supply Forum Wholesome Bakery Masterclass Bakery Management towards 2021 I benefitted tremendously from the conference and met with the right people, made the right connections and got the right information and updates on the various new developments. Mr Ng Hong Leng, Financial Controller, Amara Singapore