The 2015 Food Ingredients Vietnam (Fi Vietnam) exhibition opened on May 20 in Ho Chi Minh City.

More than 150 Vietnamese and international suppliers of food and beverage ingredients are exhibiting at the three-day show.

The event is expected to provide opportunities for businesses to learn of industry developments, food safety requirements and key market trends.

On the same day, the municipal Department of Trade and Industry held a conference to introduce the 2015 Sales Promotion Fair and 2015 Consumption Promotion Fair.

Each fair is expected to attract 350-400 businesses showcasing their products in more than 400 booths.

As scheduled, the Sales Promotion Fair will be held from August 28 to September 3 while the Consumption Promotion Fair will open on December 27 at the Phu Tho Indoor Stadium in District 11.-VNA