FHA - Food & Beverage Singapore, April 23 - 26 Temperatures much higher than those we were used to in Italy (over 30°C) welcomed us when we arrived in Singapore, and they accompanied us throughout the exhibition. But the weather was not a surprise for us, since we have been participating in this show for years now. Overall, there were four days of dynamic B2B exchanges, with over 1600 exhibitors and over 72 thousand visitors from 91 countries. Ms. Low Yen Ling, Deputy Minister of Commerce and Industry, declared: “The strong participation rate from local and global exhibitors demonstrates how Singapore continues to be a vibrant centre of trade and business for the territory’s F&B industry”. The Hosted Buyer program attracted over 350 international professionals, who took part in six thousand meetings with exhibitors. This year’s edition also represented a virtuous example of environmental sustainability. The organizers made it known that over 11.680 square metres of carpeting were not used in the hallways: a choice that saved over 33 tons of carbon emissions and over nine tons of trash to be disposed of. Furthermore, 450 kg of used cooking oil were collected, which will be converted into biodiesel. Lastly, the collaboration with a local specialized company allowed for the recycling of more than 10 tons of wood coming from the booths, platforms and furniture. FHA-Food & Beverage will return April 8-11, 2025, greener than ever. 43
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