event BAKERY REVIEwBakery and Pastry Sector
Showcases at Food&HotelAsia
T
he most comprehensive
international food and hospitality
biennial mega trade event in
the region, the 21st edition
Food&HotelAsia (FHA), will be held from
24th to 27th April 2018 at two venues –
Singapore Expo and Suntec Singapore.
Celebrating 40 years of business
excellence, Food&HotelAsia (FHA) is the
preferred choice for industry professionals
to access an international showcase of
food and hospitality products, equipment
and solutions, which are needed to drive
business inspiration today and tomorrow.
The slated event will house its biggest-
ever industry congregation with 4,
international exhibitors from more than 70
countries and regions; an increase of 25
percent compared to its last edition. The
event’s total floor area spans 119,500 sqm,
23 percent increase from 97,000 sqm. 68
international groups are confirmed and
spread across the two venues, with Armenia
and Qatar being the newest countries
to participate. 78,000 trade attendees
from over 100 countries and regions are
expected at the 2018 edition of the show.
A mega tradeshow synonymous with
the food and hospitality industry in Asia
and beyond, Food&HotelAsia (FHA) hasgrown tremendously in tandem with Asia’s
food and hospitality industry, and has
earned itself a reputation as the most
comprehensive premier international food
and hospitality trade show in the region.
This biennial event has proved to stay
relevant to the Asian markets’ needs. To
cater to the diverse needs of its food and
hospitality industry, FHA offers an extensive
assortment of products and services
through its 6 specialised sector’s.Serving the Bakery & Pastry Sector
The bakery& pastry sector at FHA2018 is a
dedicated all-in-one sourcing platform that
features a complete selection ranging from
ingredients and supplies, to preparation,
refrigeration and storage equipment.
Confirmed participants include Aladdin,
Allied Foodservice Equipment, AMF Bakery
Systems, Angel Yeast, BarryCallebaut
Chocolate Asia Pacific, Bundy Baking
Solutions, CSM Deutschland, DLA Naturals,
Femac Singapore, ForniCeky, Fuji Shokai,
GelMatic Italia, Gelato Specialists,
GroupeProva, Harvest Bakery Ingredients,
Kobird, Lactalis Singapore, Lesaffre, Mackies
Asia Pacific, Martellato, Momolato, Pavoni
Italia, PhoonHuat, Rondo Asia, Scandibake,
Valrhona, Wellcook Kitchenware and manymore.
With the increasing popularity of gelato
in Asia region, the event will feature a
dedicated Gelato Zone and host the
inaugural Asian Gelato Cup. The Gelato
Zone will include a wide variety of product
selections, and participation from leading
suppliers around the world.
Jointly organised with the Singapore
Pastry Alliance, at the first-ever Asian
Gelato Cup talented Pastry Chefs
around Asia will put their creativity and
technical skills to the test for the Gelato
Championship title.
Judged by a panel of experts, 12 teams
of Gelato/Pastry Chefs from around
Asia will vie for the inaugural title. This
prestigious competition also acts as a pre-
selection platform for World Gelato Cup
2020, to be held in Rimini, Italy.
The largest ‘live’ pastry competition
in Asia, the Asian Pastry Cup will also
return. New segments include a Chocolate
Chef Competition and Global Star Chefs
Pastry Show. In addition, the FHA
International Conference will include a
Bakery Masterclass.For updates, please visit http://www.
foodnhotelasia.com.