HCMC FOODEX 2025 – Connecting trade, elevating the Vietnamese food industry

Đại diện Ban tổ chức thông tin về HCMC FOODEX 2025.

Representatives from the Organizing Committee provided information about HCMC FOODEX 2025.

According to information from a press conference on March 18th, representatives of the Organizing Committee announced that HCMC FOODEX 2025 will officially take place from April 16th to 19th, 2025 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), District 7, Ho Chi Minh City. The event is organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Trade and Investment Promotion Center (ITPC) in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Food and Beverage Association and related units.

The food and beverage industry plays a crucial role in Vietnam's economy , especially in Ho Chi Minh City – the country's largest processing industry center. In an increasingly competitive market, the need for technological innovation, improved product quality, and expanded export markets has become vital for businesses.

HCMC FOODEX 2025 is not only a place to showcase a diverse range of food products, from agricultural products and processed foods to spices, beverages, machinery, and food processing technology, but also an important bridge helping businesses connect with domestic and international partners.

HCMC FOODEX 2025 – Cầu nối giao thương, nâng tầm ngành thực phẩm Việt Nam

HCMC FOODEX - Wide-ranging opportunities for food businesses.

The exhibition brings together over 350 exhibitors from South Korea, Japan, China, Malaysia, and Vietnam. Simultaneously, more than 100 international buyers from 15 countries have confirmed their participation in the business networking sessions.

A highlight of this year's exhibition is the presence of major buyers from the Horeca (Hotels, Restaurants, and Food Service) channel, promising to open up many cooperation opportunities for food suppliers. Over the four days of the event, the organizers expect to facilitate more than 1,000 business networking meetings, ensuring optimal trade opportunities and market expansion.

Besides exhibitions and business networking activities, HCMC FOODEX 2025 also organizes a series of specialized seminars with the participation of experts, representatives of management agencies and businesses in the food and beverage sector. Seminar topics focus on trends in green and sustainable food development, the application of digital technology in production and trade, and meeting international export standards such as Halal, HACCP, GlobalGAP, etc.

The Business Networking Program runs throughout the event, facilitating direct contact between businesses and leading distributors such as AEON, Lotte, Central Retail, SATRA, Saigon CORP, etc., helping to expand domestic and export sales channels.

In addition, the Organizing Committee also collaborates with associations and businesses to organize field surveys, factory visits, and technology demonstrations, helping businesses update new trends and enhance their competitiveness.

HCMC FOODEX 2025 also features many major brands in the food industry such as: Cholimex Food Joint Stock Company, Saigon Agricultural Corporation, Binh Tay Food Joint Stock Company, Long Son Joint Stock Company, Bao Hung International Joint Stock Company, Ba Vi Dairy Joint Stock Company… and units providing packaging, packaging technology, warehousing, and wastewater treatment, contributing to promoting the comprehensive development of Vietnam's food industry towards modernity and sustainability.

One of the highlights of HCMC FOODEX 2025 is the Master Chef of Foodex 2025 competition with the theme "The Quintessence of Vietnamese Cuisine". The competition brings together renowned chefs from Vietnam, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the United States, and more, along with a prestigious judging panel. This is not only a platform for professional chefs but also an opportunity to promote Vietnamese cuisine to the world.

Source: https://haiquanonline.com.vn/hcmc-foodex-2025-cau-noi-giao-thuong-nang-tam-nganh-thuc-pham-viet-nam-193849.html