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VIETNAM INTERNATIONAL BAKERY SHOW
Vietnam International Bakery show will take place from December 11 to 14, 2024, at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), District 7, Ho Chi Minh City.
Register for your visit now: https://chanchao.tw/v98_LK
With an annual growth rate of 10.17%, the Vietnamese confectionery market shows great potential for development, and the demand for baked goods with new, unique flavors or higher quality is steadily increasing.
The Vietnam International Bakery Show 2024 (VIBS 2024) is organized by the Vietnam Bakery Associations and the Taipei Bakery Association, with the partnership of Asia Bakery Confectionery Joint Stock Company (ABC) and support from the Food and Foodstuff Association of Ho Chi Minh City (FFA) and the Vietnam Dairy Association (VDA). The event aims to promote trade and establish a strong and reputable business platform for the bakery industry in Vietnam.
Show highlights:
- The only specialized bakery exhibition in Vietnam: This is an opportunity for manufacturers, suppliers, and experts in the bakery field to meet, exchange ideas, and seek collaboration opportunities.
- A gathering place for major exhibitors, both domestic and international
- The 2nd Vietnam Bakery Cup 2024: An international-level competition where talented bakers compete in challenging rounds, celebrating the art of baking. The competition is organized by the Vietnam Bakery Association (VNBA) and the Professional Chef’s Guild (SPC).
Don’t miss it and register for your visit now: https://chanchao.tw/v98_LK
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