FOREWORD
3-5 October 2018 Jakarta , Indonesia
MESSAGE FROM
Matthias Baur
Portfolio Director Fi Global
Olav Masseling
Brand Director
Welcome
It ’ s a great pleasure to welcome you to the vibrant city of Jakarta for the 2018 edition of Food ingredients Asia .
Fi Asia is the most important gathering of food and beverage ingredient leaders servicing the food industry in Southeast Asia . Over the next three days , you will have the opportunity to meet more than 700 leading local , regional and international food ingredients suppliers who will be showcasing their products and services . Their expertise and quality ingredients will provide you with a unique range of product enhancements , ingredient solutions and innovations that will help you grow your business .
We have a variety of educational and networking features onsite for you to explore at Fi Asia . Here are some of the highlights to look forward to at this year ’ s show :
· Beverage ingredients Pavilion and Content Theatre – Our newly launched Beverage ingredients Pavilion caters exclusively to beverage ingredient manufacturers , offering you a dedicated area to exhibit products , share knowledge , and expand your business in the ASEAN region
· The Innovation Zone – This zone will highlight top new product launches from exhibitors who are leading the way in innovation
· Innovation Tours – Take a guided content-led tour around the exhibition floor and learn about today ’ s top trending topics
· Exhibitor Seminars – Over 70 exhibitor seminars will be held onsite during the three show days
· Supplier Finder – This intuitive and easy to use tool will help you navigate the busy show floor quickly and efficiently
· FREE Fi Asia Mobile App – Network with other professionals before , during and after the show and receive up-to-date schedules so you can plan your day effectively .
· The Sensory Box – This feature will allow visitors to interactively get involved in the sensory evaluation process and will feature technical product demonstrations , cooking demonstrations , and blind taste tests
· Start-up Innovation Challenge – This feature is organised in conjunction with TISTR , the Ministry of Science and Technology , and the Faculty of Agro Industry from Kasetsart University . We will offer a handful of start-ups the opportunity to pitch their innovative food and beverage products
I wish you a successful visit to Fi Asia and I hope it provides you with a fantastic opportunity to network with your fellow industry colleagues , gain industry insight , and develop business relationships that will assist you in continuing to drive your business to success .
I would like to thank you , our visitors , as well as our exhibitors , suppliers , government departments , supporting organisations and associations , and the dedicated Fi Asia team , for their considerable contribution in making this show a success .
I look forward to welcoming you once again to another Food ingredients Global show throughout the year . Please visit our sales stand to get more information on our shows around the world .
Sincerely ,
Matthias Baur Portfolio Director Fi Global
Olav Masseling Brand Director
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