Around 600 domestic and foreign businesses will take part in the VietFood, Beverage and Professional Packing Machines (VietFood & Beverage – ProPack) international exhibition in HCM City from August 8-11.

The annual event is part of trade promotion activities organised by the sector.

In 2015, around 250 businesses participated in the event, while 500 attended the event in 2017.

Major local brands such as Sabeco, Habeco, Tan Hiep Phat, Heineken, Golden Farm, Rang Dong Plastic and Duy Tan Plastic will be showcasing this year.

The four-day exhibition will include a wide range of sidelines activities, meetings and visits to factories and industrial zones to present businesses with information and trade opportunities.

According to the organising board, last year’s event drew around 10,400 commercial visitors, most of whom were business owners, food and beverage companies, importers, distributors, retailers, and hotel and restaurant owners. — VNS