Vitafoods Asia, the only dedicated event for the nutraceutical, functional food and beverages, and dietary supplements in Asia, concluded its seventh edition in Singapore with participation of 5,067 industry professionals from 62 countries.
The event also witnessed presence of 260 global exhibitors from 40 countries that cover the entire nutraceutical supply chain. The event also enabled trade visitors to learn from over 40 expert speakers, who shared deep insights from their wealth of experience.
Over the two-day event, attendees had the opportunity to uncover the latest raw materials, ingredients, finished products, equipment, and services available in the market. Visitor attractions such as the Inspiration Showcase highlighted exhibitors’ best-selling products and new launches, while the International Pavilions and Omega-3 Resource Centre helped attendees zoom in on exhibitors from a certain country, or with a specific offering.
Another perennial attraction that was well-received by attendees was the Tasting Centre. Here, visitors were able to see, touch, and taste an array of the latest functional finished products.
Apart from business opportunities, Vitafoods Asia also offered multiple knowledge-sharing platforms led by the some of the industry’s best minds, covering both commercial and academic standpoints. Collectively, the learning platforms – Vitafoods Asia Conference, Innovation Theatre, and Life Stages Theatre – included content that address business challenges for a variety of job roles and business types, whether on market entry and access, scientific and technical know-how, or regulatory changes.
Chris LEE, Managing Director at Informa Exhibitions’ Global Health & Nutrition Network, Europe, said “Over the last six years, Vitafoods Asia has been bridging the gap between ingredients suppliers, food manufacturers, and distributors by facilitating business and providing learning opportunities. The number of exhibitors and visitors at Vitafoods Asia is ever-growing, and we’re very excited to be a facilitator in these companies’ journey of establishing a presence in Asia’s nutraceutical industry.”
The eighth edition of Vitafoods Asia will be held from 11 – 12 September 2018 in the Sands Expo & Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.