HCM City set to host Vietfood and Beverage - ProPack 2020
The 24th Vietfood and Beverage - ProPack International exhibition is to take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in HCM City from August 6 to 9.
Hanoi (VNA) - The 24th Vietfood and Beverage -ProPack International exhibition is to take place at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) inHCM City from August 6 to 9.
On a total area of 5,000 sq m, the expo will showcase agro-forestry-fisheriesproducts, beverages, nutritional foods, supplements, and food additives.
The Vietnam National Trade Fair & Advertising Co (Vinexad) - the event’sorganiser - said it will also display food processing, packaging, andpreservation machinery.
Visitors and businesses can also find franchise opportunities and join business-to-business (B2B)activities.
The highlight will be an exhibition area of theEU-funded Biotrade Vietnam project, which will feature internationally-certifiednatural materials from nineoutstanding businesses in terms of organic agriculture: Ladophar, Visimex,Dace, Ich Nhan, Moocos, Hiep Thanh HTC, Vipagro, Vietmec, and Traphaco Sapa.
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Illustrative image (Photo: Vinexad) 
