Food & Hospitality Hanoi 2025 goes centre stage next week

The event is expected to attract over 170 enterprises across the globe, with more than 24 countries and territories planning to showcase their distinctive culinary dishes to the Vietnamese market.

Illustrative photo. (Photo: VNA)
Illustrative photo. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) - The third International Food & Drink, Hotel, Restaurant, Bakery and Food Service Equipment, Supplies & Services Exhibition in Hanoi (Food & Hospitality Hanoi 2025) will take place at the Hanoi International Exhibition Centre from March 18-20.

The event is expected to attract over 170 enterprises across the globe, with more than 24 countries and territories planning to showcase their distinctive culinary dishes to the Vietnamese market. This will be an opportunity for Vietnam to introduce its brands in various fields, attracting visitors to the country, and stimulating tourism promotion efforts.

This year, many renowned brands from countries such as India, Poland, Germany, the Republic of Korea, Greece, Hong Kong (China), Malaysia, the US, Norway, Japan, France, Singapore, Thailand, and China have confirmed their participation, together with numerous Vietnamese brands.

Visitors will have an opportunity to experience a unique cultural and culinary space through events such as the 3rd Hanoi Salon Culinaire 2025, the Vietnam Barista Competition (VBC), the Vietnam Aromaster Championship (VAC) - the only coffee tasting competition in Vietnam, and the Asia's Excellent Taste Awards 2025, which honours individuals and organisations that have made outstanding contributions to Vietnam's food, restaurant, and hospitality industry.

The organisers expect over 7,200 visitors to participate in the activities during the three-day event./.

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