Int’l expos on coffee, retailtech and franchise to open in HCM City

The 7th International Coffee, Tea and Bakery Expo (Coffee Expo Vietnam 2023) will take place from November 2 to 4 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, featuring 200 booths with 250 brands from 15 countries and territories.
Int’l expos on coffee, retailtech and franchise to open in HCM City ảnh 1At Coffee Expo Vietnam 2022 (Photo: organising board)
HCM City (VNS/VNA) – The 7th International Coffee, Teaand Bakery Expo (Coffee Expo Vietnam 2023) will take place from November 2 to 4at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre, featuring 200 booths with 250brands from 15 countries and territories.

They will come from the Republic of Korea, the United ArabEmirates, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan (China), Malaysia, Laos, Singapore,Russia, Japan, the US, England, Australia, Thailand, and host Vietnam.

The expo will showcase a wide range of tea and coffee products,machinery and equipment, food and beverage ingredients and packagingtechnology, among others.

Some of the notable brands participating in the show include TrungNguyen Coffee, Ong Bau Coffee, La Viet, UCC Coffee, Mercon, Sucafina, PhucSinh, and Teapro (in coffee and tea); Ly Gia Vien, Vietblend, and Amber(brewing equipment); Epicure, Coffee Times, Lamvita, Cosmis, and Kio Viet(machinery and equipment), and Tan Nhat Huong, Bliss, Uniflour, and Hann(baking and dessert ingredients).

The expo will also include concurrent programmes such as RoasteryExperience, specialised workshops and the final round of Vietnam CoffeeChallenge (VCC 2023), a professional competition for baristas in Vietnam.

It also has a new product showcase located in a high-trafficarea.

The expo serves as more than just a venue for showcasing andpresenting products, but also offers a dynamic platform that fosters effectiveconnections and collaborations among businesses and their partners, accordingto the organisers.

Co-organised by Coex Vietnam and Vinexad with the support of theVietnam Cocoa Coffee Association and the Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Association, theevent is expected to attract about 20,000 visitors.

Retailtech & Franchise Show

Simultaneously occurring alongside Coffee Expo Vietnam 2023 is the14th Vietnam International Retailtech & Franchise Show (VIETRF 2023), whichwill showcase a wide array of retail technologies and franchise models fromrenowned domestic and international brands.

Co-organised by COEX, Retail and Franchise Asia and Vinexad, the showwill bring together over 250 brands from 15 countries and territories namely theRoK, the UAE, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan (China), Malaysia, Laos, Singapore,Russia, Japan, the US, England, Australia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Some prominent international brands will include Heramo, and WashFriends (in automatic laundry); 1P30S, Novuz, Doore, and BARI-UMA Ramen (inF&B); Gosell, A Dong, Titanium Synergy, KPIS, Wei Chuang, and Loymax (instore technology and equipment).

According to the organisers, companies offering solutions andequipment in the realm of store technology account for the majority of thisyear’s event. This encompassed various technologies such as artificialintelligence, data analytics, digital assistants, robots, and especially virtualreality and augmented reality.

A seminar series titled "Franchising 2023 - Improvision &Growth despite Economic Downturn" will be held with speakers whoare experts in retail and franchising.

The franchise industry in Vietnam is thriving more than ever, witha diverse array of sectors involved. Experts have foreseen robust futuregrowth in the service sector, particularly in areas such as personal careencompassing beauty, healthcare, and education. Additionally, family-orientedservices like home repairs and cleaning, along with organisational servicessuch as human resource training, coaching, and financial services, are alsoexpected to flourish.

This would present a favourable opportunity for investors toacquaint themselves with and engage new franchise brands emerging in thesediverse fields, organisers said./.



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