Friday, June 28, 2024
Suarajatim.com – The food and beverage (F&B) industry is showing its vigor amidst the national economic recovery. This is evidenced by a positive trade balance of USD 25.21 billion in 2023, with exports reaching USD 41.70 billion and imports amounting to USD 16.49 billion.
Recognizing this great potential, Krista Exhibitions is once again holding the EastFood (IIFEX) & EastPack Surabaya 2024 exhibition for the 14th time. This international-scale exhibition serves as a platform for F&B businesses, bakeries, fisheries, Horeca/catering services, and packaging technology to expand their business networks and enhance their product competitiveness.
The exhibition, taking place from June 27 to 30, 2024, at Grand City Mall & Convex Surabaya, features 250 participants, including 30 SMEs. It ambitiously targets 15,000 visitors, both local and international.
CEO of Krista Exhibitions, Daud D Salim, stated that this exhibition is an ideal B2B platform to broaden the horizons of F&B and packaging entrepreneurs regarding global market potential. "This exhibition is also the perfect place to connect participants and SMEs with potential buyers through business matching programs," he said.
Moreover, the exhibition also presents various interesting events, such as baking and cooking demos by professional chefs, workshops, seminars, and exciting competitions.
Support from various parties, such as the East Java Provincial Government, Surabaya City Government, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Industry, Ministry of Trade, KADIN Indonesia, KADIN East Java, KADIN Surabaya, and various related associations, contributes to the success of this exhibition.
The EastFood (IIFEX) & EastPack Surabaya 2024 exhibition is expected to have a positive impact on the development of Indonesia's F&B industry, particularly in boosting exports, creating jobs, and enhancing the competitiveness of local products.
Here are some key points of the exhibition:
- The largest annual exhibition in Surabaya
- A B2B platform to broaden the horizons of F&B and packaging entrepreneurs about global market potential
- Connecting participants and SMEs with potential buyers through business matching programs
- Featuring various demos, workshops, seminars, and exciting competitions
- Supporting the development of Indonesia's F&B industry
The EastFood (IIFEX) & EastPack Surabaya 2024 exhibition is a golden opportunity for F&B businesses to develop their businesses and enhance the competitiveness of their products in the global market.