Food Bev Asia

The Asia Food and Beverage Innovation Summit hosted by Ringier Events gathered some two hundred participants from the local F&B manufacturing and packaging sectors at the JS Luwansa Hotel & Convention Centre in Jakarta from May 15 to 16, 2024. Industry professionals, academics, and private sector representatives came together to share and discuss crucial topics in food processing and nutrition, packaging technologies, sustainability, food security, and Halal certification.    Key personalities in the industry joined the conference as speakers including Rachmat Hidayat, Vice Chairman, Public Policy and Interagency Relationship Association of Indonesian Food and Beverage Manufacturers; Henky Wibawa, Executive Director of the Indonesia Packaging Federation; Dr Joseph Ross Jocson, president of the Asian Packaging Federation; Triyono Prijosoesilo, Director of Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability, from PT Coca-Cola Indonesia.   Mr.  Tony Huang, CEO, Dase-Sing Group Taiwa

 Always a delight to visit, the Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) - Food & Beverage 2024 held in Singapore from April 23-26, was an extravaganza of fine products from across the globe.  Italy alone was represented by 58 food and beverage exhibitors of wines, cheese, olive oils, truffles, and cold cuts.     FoodPacific Manufacturing Journal (FPMJ)   was able to interview Mr Giorgio Calveri, Trade Commissioner for Singapore and the Philippines, on Italy's F&B exports to Southeast Asia.   Mr Giorgio Calveri, Trade Commissioner for Singapore and the Philippines FPMJ: With 58 exhibitors, what is the Italian delegation bringing to FHA this year? The Italian delegation at FHA was a vibrant showcase of Italian food excellence. In total, the 58 exhibitors represented a diverse range of high-quality products, including:  - Classic food items: From cheeses and prosciutto to an array of pastas, pastries, and the finest olive oils. - Ingredients and condiments: Speciality ingredients that elev