Manila gets ready for SIAL ASEAN

SIAL has chosen the Philippines to host its first exhibition in Southeast Asia this year, with an initial 500 exhibitors from 20 countries to attend from 11-13 June at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. Organisers expect about 15,000 foreign trade visitors at this maiden show, which aims to foster business relationships not only in the Philippines but for the entire ASEAN region.

The SIAL ASEAN will be held simultaneously with the 8^th installation of Manila Foods and Beverage Expo (MAFBEX), in an attempt to bridge the gap between various industries and provide free-flowing exchange of business-to-business strategies amongst food and beverage professionals.

Slated to be the biggest food expo in the ASEAN region, visitors can expect the participation of some of the major purchasers of the retail chain industry such as Cosco, Walmart, Metro, HERO, Dean and Deluca, Colruyt and many others. It also presents leading local brands in the country such as Century Canning, Mama Sita’s and Leslie Snacks.