Fi Asia 2015 debuts new natural ingredients pavilion

FOOD ingredients (Fi) Asia, the leading food and natural ingredients event in Southeast Asia, is launching the Natural ingredients (Ni), a new pavilion showcasing the latest trends and developments in natural and organic ingredients. 

The show, which will have its 20th edition from September 9 to 11 at the BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand, will offer food and beverage manufacturers and producers the opportunity to find new suppliers and source food and natural ingredients. More than 15,000 attendees and over 650 local and international exhibitors are expected to participate. Companies such as BASF, GNT, Naturex, Synthite, and Tate & Lyle will return to present their latest products and solutions. More than 60 new exhibitors, including Loders Croklaan and Cosmic Concord Company Ltd, will also attend.  

Fi Asia has been expanding by 25% annually over the last four years. Brand director Olav Masseling is confident this year’s event will be the best one yet.

"We are delighted to be celebrating the 20th edition of Fi Asia this year in Thailand. This event is a very successful platform for companies who want to market themselves in the ASEAN region. More than 15,000 attendees are expected to attend this year over three days to find new business partners and suppliers, and to learn about the latest innovations shaping the industry," Masseling stated.

With a population of 560 million consumers with changing tastes, the ASEAN region has a huge growth potential. It is regarded as one of the major emerging markets for food ingredients by industry players and major market research firms. It accounts for 35% of global value-added ingredient supply and is increasingly influential in the supply of food and beverage ingredients. It is also a melting point of diverse trends and influences.

Fi Asia 2015 offers visitors a world-class educational program. The popular Innovation Zone, sponsored by Innova Market Insights, will showcase a selection of top exhibitors' new and innovational products such as new sweeteners, emulsifiers, and plant protein products. These will be showcased alongside 10 top Asian packaging products.

Industry experts Nutrimarketing has organized a selection of tours, with tour topics covering proteins, heart health, mobility and 'free-from.' Visitors can take a Guided Innovation Tour or a self-guided Discovery Tour to meet exhibitors specializing in key areas.

An extensive selection of presentations can be experienced at the Seminar Theatre, where exhibitors will present new product launches and discuss market insights and trends. The seminars will include “Market Trends in Chocolate and Bakery” care of AAK Malaysia and “Technical Challenges of Energy and Functional Beverages” from Glanbia Nutritionals.

The international Fi Asia Conference will address regulations, consumer trends, and developments in the ASEAN and wider global market. There will be five conferences, including the Halal International Conference and EAS Strategies Global Conference. Visitors can also download the official Fi Asia mobile app for free to help them in planning onsite meetings and accessing exhibitor and feature information.

Food ingredients Asia 2015 & Natural ingredients will be open from 10am to 6pm. It will close at 5pm on the final day. The show is presented by the organizers of Food ingredients (Fi) Europe, part of the Fi Global portfolio.

Preregister now for free.