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Time Out
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Hong Kong's annual Food Expo returns on August 14 for food and drinks galore
It's that time of the year again – Hong Kong's expansive Food Expo is making its return to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, offering visitors five exciting days of delicious exploring through a huge variety of vendors and their edible wares. For the uninitiated, this highly anticipated annual event is packed with international and local flavours and flair, with plenty of opportunities to sample small bites as you get your steps in, find new favourite food products, and shop for snacks to bring home. Here's what you need to know about the Food Expo, when it's taking place, and how to get tickets. When and where will the Food Expo take place? Now in its 35th year, the annual Food Expo returns to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai from August 14 to 18. More than 700 exhibitors are set to take over the venue, making for a thrilling mix of global gourmet experiences. If you've got more on your mind than just food, the 35th Food Expo is happening at the HKCEC at the same time as the Hong Kong International Tea Fair (August 14 to 16), Beauty & Wellness Expo (August 14 to 18), and Home Delights Expo (August 14 to 18), so you can discover a wealth of lifestyle products and global tea culture on the same day! What to expect at the Food Expo It goes without saying that food and beverage will be the main focus of the event, and one of the key highlights of the 35th Food Expo is the Gourmet Zone, where seven themed areas will feature themes such as draft beverages, desserts, and fine dining. From the immensely popular and globally loved Dubai chocolate to Chinese sake, specialty coffee, beef noodles, gelato, and nut butters, there's plenty to chow down on as you hop from stall to stall. Meigetsudo, a long-standing Taiwanese confectionary shop specialising in authentic Japanese-style wagashi sweets, is a must-visit exhibitor. 10 acclaimed chefs will lead cooking demonstrations, showcasing the use of premium ingredients in their dishes. Among the culinary experts set to take the stage are OOAK Lamma's Stefanie Leung, Deli Labo's Nancy Fung, Dong Lai Shun's Sze Chiu-kwan, Fook Lam Moon's Chan Chun-hung, and The Royal Garden Le Soleil's Do Thi Thuy Linh. Over 30 brands will be showcasing their goods in the Premium Food section, including familiar names such as Lee Kum Kee, Kee Wah, Choya, Maxim's, Wing Wah, and Nissin, as well as Häagen-Dazs, Original Taste Workshop, On Kee, and many more. Visitors can also swing by the Mezzanine Pub, a collaborative pop-up launched by local craft soda brand Mezzanine Makers to spotlight Hong Kong beverage brands, including Kowloon Spirits (our city's first local whisky brand), N.I.P. Gin (an award-winning craft gin distillery), and Magnolia Lab, which creates liquor inspired by TCM and Western mixology. Not to be missed is the China National Agricultural Pavilion, a diverse zone presenting a wide range of regional agricultural products and food spanning 13 Chinese provinces, such as Anhui, Hainan, Xinjiang, Shandong, and Guangdong, to name a few. Is there anything else to check out apart from food? As the Food Expo is happening concurrently with other fairs at HKCEC, each day will revolve around a different theme with exclusive activities and experiences. Shall We Tea? (August 14) focuses on dim sum demonstrations, tea therapy workshops, and tea-related talks. Flavours of Intangible Cultural Heritage (August 15) highlights the craftsmanship of Hakka sau fan, bamboo steamers and arts, and traditional flower plaques, alongside tai chi and wing chun performances. Asian cuisine and experiences take centre stage at Asian Delights (August 16) and Body, Mind & Soul (August 17) is all about healthy living and medical trends – there will even be a Smart Health Station available to offer senior visitors a free health test. Finally, Taste of HK (August 18) will put the spotlight on local produce and ingredients, encouraging home-cooking and farm-to-table dining. Exhibition-goers can also take advantage of exclusive promotions priced at $35 at this year's Food Expo, curated specially for the event's special anniversary. Additionally, head to Hall 3 to join a treasure hunt game to win gifts. The Food Expo is also hosting a daily luck draw, offering prizes worth more than $1 million – here's your chance to snag gourmet foods, kitchenware, furniture, beauty products, and health items! All you need to do for a chance to win is make a single transaction of $300 or more at the Food Expo. How to get tickets to the Food Expo Combo tickets and single tickets will be available for purchase from outlets and platforms such as AlipayHK, Alipay, the 01 Space e-ticketing platform, 7-Eleven and Circle K convenience stores around town, the Octopus mobile app, and The Club mobile app. Pre-sale combo tickets cost $36 until August 13, rising to $40 from August 14 onwards for walk-ins – this allows access to the Food Expo Public Hall, Gourmet Zone, Home Delights Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, and the Hong Kong International Tea Fair on the same day. Meanwhile, single tickets cost $30 and will grant entry to all of the above, except for the Gourmet Zone, but there's a $10 top-up option available on-site at the Hall 3B entrance should you decide last-minute that you want to pay it a visit. In celebration of its 35th edition, the Food Expo is giving away free admission tickets each day before noon – 350 tickets are available for redemption at the Halls 3FG and 5FG entrances. If you miss out on these, make sure to secure your tickets through e-ticketing platforms, the above-mentioned mobile apps, or from 7-Elevens and Circle Ks around town, as there will be no physical tickets sales at the venue!
RTHK
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- RTHK
Food expo eyes 500,000 visitors amid weather concerns
Food expo eyes 500,000 visitors amid weather concerns Food expo organisers say they hope the weather won't affect visitor numbers. Photo: RTHK Organisers of the annual Food Expo on Wednesday said they hope to attract half a million visitors, aiming to match last year's attendance. The five-day event, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, will begin on August 14 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Alongside the expo, four other fairs, including the Home Delights Expo and Beauty and Wellness Expo, will showcase around 1,890 exhibitors from 35 countries and regions. The Hong Kong International Tea Fair will also be fully open to the public for the first time. Sophia Chong, Deputy Executive Director of the Trade Development Council, expressed hope that extreme weather won't disrupt the event. "This summer, the weather is very unpredictable, so we don't know what the weather conditions will be," Chong said. "If we're lucky enough to have good weather conditions, I hope we can open up the expo on all five days and achieve a high attendance record like previous years." New this year, the Food Expo will feature a food science and technology zone, with offerings such as soft-textured mooncakes and cognitive health supplements tailored for senior citizens. There will also be a seminar on additive-free foods. More than 120 exhibitors will showcase halal products, including the popular Indonesian noodle brand, Indomie. "Our product is a halal product, so it's also suitable for a lot of people," Indomie representative Kay Tang said. "We now have a new product launched, which is the Korean noodles. In the expo, we hope that we can introduce this product to the market, and later on this product will be available in supermarkets and convenience stores." Food demonstrations by 10 chefs will take place, and vendors will offer exclusive bundles, lucky draws, and HK$1 deals. On the first day, the first nine visitors can participate in a game organised by exhibitor On Kee, with the winner taking home 60 free boxes of abalone. Tickets for the expo cost HK$30 for residents and HK$20 for tourists.
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 June 2025 - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be staged concurrently from 14 to 16 August 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fairs feature global foods and beverages, tea, and related products, providing a one-stop sourcing platform for industry players. The Food Expo PRO open exclusively to trade buyers on the first two days, and welcome public ticket-holders on 16 August. The concurrent Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be open to both trade buyers and public ticket holders for all three days. Together with the concurrent public fairs, Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, and Home Delights Expo, which will be staged at the same venue from 14 to 18 August, the five fairs are expected to gather some 2,000 exhibitors. Register now for FREE admission e-badge: This year, Food Expo PRO continues to present pavilions from various countries and regions. Besides pavilions from Mainland China, Japan, Korea and Poland, ASEAN countries like Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam will also participate, showcasing international culinary excellence. Recognising the promising landscape of the Halal Market, the Expo introduced a dedicated Halal food and beverage label last year. This year, around 100 exhibitors will feature the label, bringing a diverse variety of Halal certified products ranging from snacks, condiments to seafood. To better promote the potential of halal food sector, the events will delve deeper into the halal food landscape in Hong Kong. The Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, a 5-star rating Halal Friendly Hotel by Crescent Rating, will share insights on how they create exceptional halal culinary experience for Muslim guests. Additionally, the event will partner with The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong to present halal certificates to local restaurants. With the evolving coffee culture and growing coffee market demand worldwide, a new Coffee zone will be launched to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a gateway to enter the booming Mainland China and ASEAN market. The zone will feature coffee bean exporters from Africa, Americas to Mainland China, as well as coffee accessories in the zone. Events such as coffee demonstrations and seminars covering the coffee value chain will also be held. Hashtag: #HongKongTradeDevelopmentCouncil #HKTDC #FoodExpoPRO #HongKongInternationalTeaFair #Halal
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair:
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 June 2025 - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be staged concurrently from 14 to 16 August 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fairs feature global foods and beverages, tea, and related products, providing a one-stop sourcing platform for F&B importers, wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, department stores and e-tailers. The Food Expo PRO open exclusively to trade buyers on the first two days, and welcome public ticket-holders on 16 August. The concurrent Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be open to both trade buyers and public ticket holders for all three days. Together with the concurrent public fairs, Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, and Home Delights Expo, which will be staged at the same venue from 14 to 18 August, the five fairs are expected to gather some 2,000 exhibitors. Register now for FREE admission e-badge: Food Expo PRO: Asia's key trade event for F&B Positioned strategically at the heart of Asia, coupled with its exceptional logistics services and adept supply chain management, Hong Kong serves as a promising platform for global food importers and distributors to extend their reach into markets across Mainland China and the broader Asian region. As a renowned culinary capital of Asia, Hong Kong is also home to a thriving food services industry that captivates locals and visitors alike. Food Expo PRO aims to strengthen Hong Kong's position as a business hub for the food industry in Mainland China, Asia, and the world. It provides a one-stop business platform that helps F&B industry players explore opportunities, build connections and foster innovation. This year, the Expo continues to present pavilions from various countries and regions. Besides pavilions from Mainland China, Japan, Korea and Poland, ASEAN countries like Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam will also participate, showcasing international culinary excellence. As a pioneer in the F&B industry, the Expo has always kept a close eye on several key trends and innovation in order to capture the evolving dynamics of the food industry. Highlighted zone 'Food Science and Technology' brings alternative food and future food products to our professional buyers. Hong Kong Food Science and Technology Association will lead a group of Hong Kong companies to showcase their food-tech and packaging products and solutions. To capture the opportunities presented by the silver economy, products such as soft meals and supplements will also be featured in the zone. Recognising the promising landscape of the Halal Market, the Expo introduced a dedicated Halal food and beverage label last year. This year, around 100 exhibitors will feature the label, bringing a diverse variety of Halal certified products ranging from snacks, condiments to seafood. To better promote the potential of halal food sector, the events will delve deeper into the halal food landscape in Hong Kong. The Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, a 5-star rating Halal Friendly Hotel by Crescent Rating, will share insights on how they create exceptional halal culinary experience for Muslim guests. Additionally, the event will partner with The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong to present halal certificates to local restaurants. With the evolving coffee culture and growing coffee market demand worldwide, a new Coffee zone will be launched at the fair to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a gateway to enter the booming Mainland China and ASEAN market. The zone will feature coffee bean exporters from Africa, Americas to Mainland China, as well as coffee accessories in the zone. Events such as coffee demonstrations and seminars covering the coffee value chain will also be held concurrently. Food Expo PRO also features a variety of seminars and forums covering the latest developments and market opportunities in the food industry. The Food Tech Symposium will focus on promoting non-additive foods and establishing a 'Clean Label' standard in Hong Kong. The event will also explore the progress of additive-free food development in the Greater Bay Area and invite local food manufacturer to share their practical experiences, aiming to advance the 'Clean Label' initiative in Hong Kong. Hong Kong International Tea Fair: Brewing opportunities in tea business The concurrent Hong Kong International Tea Fair brings together a wide variety of products including tea, tea-related products, and tea ware. The International Tea Event Space Design Competition 2025 aims to promote tea culture. Participants can present their creative tea-serving space designs through the competition, and the shortlisted designs will be displayed and judged during the fair. Another fair highlight is the Hong Kong International Tea Competition. Exhibitors' teas will be judged in six categories: Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Black Tea, Chinese Black Tea, Raw Pu'er, Others. The entries will also compete for 'The Best Aroma Award' and 'The Best Taste Award'. Visitors can enjoy free tea tasting of winning teas on 17 August. Each day at the fair is filled with different activities and events. The 2nd Hong Kong International Tea Culture Forum and The 1st Tea Culture and Tourism Benchmark City (Enterprise) Brand Ceremony will be held on 15 August, with the purpose of creating an international platform for communication, promoting tea culture, and driving the international development of the tea industry. The National and Greater Bay Area KamCha Competition – (Hong Kong Milk Tea) Hong Kong Final will be held during the Hong Kong International Tea Fair, aiming to select the top Hong Kong-style milk tea masters, showcase the skills and unique flavours of Hong Kong-style milk tea production, and promote Hong Kong-style milk tea culture. Other events, such as the 1st Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Youth International Tea Art Competition 2025, Tea Tasting Sessions, Tea Art Performances, offer an immersive exploration of tea's rich history and latest trends. The two fairs will continue to adopt the HKTDC's EXHIBITION+ model that integrates online and offline elements, extending face-to-face interactions from physical events to smart business platform, Click2Match, which will be open to participants from 7 to 23 August. In addition, the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM), organised by the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA), together with the HKTDC and ten scientific research institutions and industry associations, will be held at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre on 14 and 15 August to deliver professional traditional Chinese medicine insights into the industry. Websites:
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair: One-Stop F&B Platform Returns in August
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 27 June 2025 - Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Food Expo PRO and Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be staged concurrently from 14 to 16 August 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The fairs feature global foods and beverages, tea, and related products, providing a one-stop sourcing platform for F&B importers, wholesalers, retailers, restaurants, department stores and e-tailers. The Food Expo PRO open exclusively to trade buyers on the first two days, and welcome public ticket-holders on 16 August. The concurrent Hong Kong International Tea Fair will be open to both trade buyers and public ticket holders for all three days. Together with the concurrent public fairs, Food Expo, Beauty & Wellness Expo, and Home Delights Expo, which will be staged at the same venue from 14 to 18 August, the five fairs are expected to gather some 2,000 exhibitors. Register now for FREE admission e-badge: Food Expo PRO: Asia's key trade event for F&B Positioned strategically at the heart of Asia, coupled with its exceptional logistics services and adept supply chain management, Hong Kong serves as a promising platform for global food importers and distributors to extend their reach into markets across Mainland China and the broader Asian region. As a renowned culinary capital of Asia, Hong Kong is also home to a thriving food services industry that captivates locals and visitors alike. Food Expo PRO aims to strengthen Hong Kong's position as a business hub for the food industry in Mainland China, Asia, and the world. It provides a one-stop business platform that helps F&B industry players explore opportunities, build connections and foster innovation. This year, the Expo continues to present pavilions from various countries and regions. Besides pavilions from Mainland China, Japan, Korea and Poland, ASEAN countries like Thailand, Philippines and Vietnam will also participate, showcasing international culinary excellence. As a pioneer in the F&B industry, the Expo has always kept a close eye on several key trends and innovation in order to capture the evolving dynamics of the food industry. Highlighted zone 'Food Science and Technology' brings alternative food and future food products to our professional buyers. Hong Kong Food Science and Technology Association will lead a group of Hong Kong companies to showcase their food-tech and packaging products and solutions. To capture the opportunities presented by the silver economy, products such as soft meals and supplements will also be featured in the zone. Recognising the promising landscape of the Halal Market, the Expo introduced a dedicated Halal food and beverage label last year. This year, around 100 exhibitors will feature the label, bringing a diverse variety of Halal certified products ranging from snacks, condiments to seafood. To better promote the potential of halal food sector, the events will delve deeper into the halal food landscape in Hong Kong. The Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, a 5-star rating Halal Friendly Hotel by Crescent Rating, will share insights on how they create exceptional halal culinary experience for Muslim guests. Additionally, the event will partner with The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong to present halal certificates to local restaurants. With the evolving coffee culture and growing coffee market demand worldwide, a new Coffee zone will be launched at the fair to reinforce Hong Kong's role as a gateway to enter the booming Mainland China and ASEAN market. The zone will feature coffee bean exporters from Africa, Americas to Mainland China, as well as coffee accessories in the zone. Events such as coffee demonstrations and seminars covering the coffee value chain will also be held concurrently. Food Expo PRO also features a variety of seminars and forums covering the latest developments and market opportunities in the food industry. The Food Tech Symposium will focus on promoting non-additive foods and establishing a 'Clean Label' standard in Hong Kong. The event will also explore the progress of additive-free food development in the Greater Bay Area and invite local food manufacturer to share their practical experiences, aiming to advance the 'Clean Label' initiative in Hong Kong. Hong Kong International Tea Fair: Brewing opportunities in tea business The concurrent Hong Kong International Tea Fair brings together a wide variety of products including tea, tea-related products, and tea ware. The International Tea Event Space Design Competition 2025 aims to promote tea culture. Participants can present their creative tea-serving space designs through the competition, and the shortlisted designs will be displayed and judged during the fair. Another fair highlight is the Hong Kong International Tea Competition. Exhibitors' teas will be judged in six categories: Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Black Tea, Chinese Black Tea, Raw Pu'er, Others. The entries will also compete for 'The Best Aroma Award' and 'The Best Taste Award'. Visitors can enjoy free tea tasting of winning teas on 17 August. Each day at the fair is filled with different activities and events. The 2nd Hong Kong International Tea Culture Forum and The 1st Tea Culture and Tourism Benchmark City (Enterprise) Brand Ceremony will be held on 15 August, with the purpose of creating an international platform for communication, promoting tea culture, and driving the international development of the tea industry. The National and Greater Bay Area KamCha Competition – (Hong Kong Milk Tea) Hong Kong Final will be held during the Hong Kong International Tea Fair, aiming to select the top Hong Kong-style milk tea masters, showcase the skills and unique flavours of Hong Kong-style milk tea production, and promote Hong Kong-style milk tea culture. Other events, such as the 1st Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Youth International Tea Art Competition 2025, Tea Tasting Sessions, Tea Art Performances, offer an immersive exploration of tea's rich history and latest trends. The two fairs will continue to adopt the HKTDC's EXHIBITION+ model that integrates online and offline elements, extending face-to-face interactions from physical events to smart business platform, Click2Match, which will be open to participants from 7 to 23 August. In addition, the International Conference of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine and Health Products (ICMCM), organised by the Modernized Chinese Medicine International Association (MCMIA), together with the HKTDC and ten scientific research institutions and industry associations, will be held at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre on 14 and 15 August to deliver professional traditional Chinese medicine insights into the industry. Websites:
