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Show Starts on Tuesday, 29 May

THAILAND ULTIMATE CHEF CHALLENGEBack of IMPACT Hall 8

SUPPORTING PROGRAM

TUCC

INNOFOOD ASIA CONFERENCEAmber 1

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CELEBRITY COFFEE BARBack of Challenger 1CCB

HALAL PAVILION Foyer of Challenger 2HP

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THAIFEX HALAL MARKET

THAIFEX ORGANIC MARKET

THAIFEX FRANCHISE MARKET

THAIFEX INNOVATION SHOW

11 TRADE SHOWSACROSS 11 MEGA HALLS

THAIFEX – World of Food Asia 2018 in Numbers:

Proudly featuring 11 masterfully crafted trade shows across all 11 mega

halls at the IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, THAIFEX -

World of Food Asia returns in its 15th edition, bigger and better to serve

up the best of the world's F&B industry in one blockbuster seating.

Boasting a remarkable trade show presence, THAIFEX-World of Food

Asia 2018 is set to host 2,500 established exhibitors from over 40

countries, in an exhibition space that is 14% larger than its last event!

Showcasing the Finest for Food & Beverages, Food Technology and Retail & Franchise in Asia!

107,000 SQMEXHIBITION SPACE

>60,000TRADE VISITORS /130 COUNTRIES

>2,500EXHIBITORS /40 COUNTRIES

5 DAYS OFTRADE OPPORTUNITIES

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FAST TRACK for Pre-registered Visitors at IMPACT Hall 5, 6 & 8

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- Delicatessen, gourmet, and basic food & drinks- International pavilions- Thai importers and exporters

Culinary Highlights from more than 40 CountriesThe new partner country for THAIFEX-World of Food Asia 2018 is Argentina.

GROUPS AT CHALLENGER 1 TO 3

GROUPS AT IMPACT HALL 1 TO 8

VLAM VZWBelgium

Singapore Manufacturing Federation Singapore

Consejo Federal De InversionesArgentina

Trade Promotion Council of India India

Federal Ministry of Food and AgricultureGermany

Korea National Food Cluster Korea

Philippine Food Processors and Exporters Organization, Inc.Philiippines

Norwegian Seafood CouncilNorway

JeonNam Bioindustry FoundationKorea

Asia Pacific Anti Additive AssociationTaiwan

Central Anatolian Exporters’ AssociationsTurkey

Taiwan Food & Pharmaceutical Machinery Manufacturers’ AssociationTaiwan

JETROJapan

ChangnyeongKorea

China Chamber of Commerce I/E of Foodstuffs, Native Product & Animal by ProductsChina

Chile Chile

Singapore Manufacturing Federation Singapore

Federalimentare / CibusItaly

Jeonbuk / KITA-Jeonbuk Korea

Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA)Taiwan

Scotland Development InternationalScotland - United Kingdom

Taiwan Association of Machinery IndustryTaiwan

Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corp. / Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

Korea

Goe San GunKorea

China Chamber of Commerce I/E of Foodstuffs, Native Product & Animal by ProductsChina

Global Inspiration GyeongGi-Do / KITA GyeongGi-DoKorea

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province / KITA-JejuKorea

Ministry of Primary Industries Sri Lanka

Taiwan Frozen Seafood /Taiwan Frozen Food Processors AssociationTaiwan

National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives / Ministry of Oceans and FisheriesKorea

Silicy RegionItaly

National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives / Ministry of Oceans and fisheriesKorea

Taiwan Confectionery, Biscuit and Floury Food Industry AssociationTaiwan

Vietnam High Quality Business AssociationVietnam

Central Anatolian Exporters’ AssociationsTurkey

Korean Medicine Industry Support CenterKorea

Korea Tongyeong CityKorea

MatradeMalaysia

Embassy of Peru Peru

Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry Malaysia

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Franco-Thai Chamber of CommerceFrance

With the success of THAIFEX Innovation Zone and Seminar Series in 2017, Koelnmesse is proud to announce

THAIFEX taste Innovation Show 2018 – and a continuation of a close collaboration with Innova Market

Insights, a top thought leader and research company on the latest trends of the food and beverage industry

and markets.

This year’s Innovation Zone will feature the Top 10 Trends as presented by our Knowledge Partner Innova

Market Insights, and THAIFEX Top 50 Innovative Products Showcase.

For more information visit www.thaifexworldoffoodasia.com

1. Mindful Choices

2. Lighter Enjoyment

3. Positively Processed

4. Going Full Circle

5. Beyond the Coffeehouse

6. Say it with Color

7. Dining Out, In

8. From Snacks to Mini Meals

9. Ocean Garden

10. Bountiful Choice

TOP 50 INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS SHOWCASE

THAIFEX exhibitors will be submitting their most innovative products, technologies and designs to be

displayed at THAIFEX taste Innovation Show pavilion at IMPACT Hall 1. Don’t miss this opportunity to see

the best of regional and international companies under one roof. Get acquainted with the latest trends in the

industry and obtain opportunities and solutions for your business!

EXCLUSIVE MARKET REPORTS AVAILABLE: Visit our booth at IMPACT Hall 1 to pick up your copy of

insights on Clean Labelling, Diet Trends, Dairy Alternatives, GMO-free trends, and many more.

Innovation Continues to Take Center Stage as One of the Key Themes at THAIFEX – World of Food Asia 2018

29 May – 02 June 2018 (Tue – Sat)IMPACT Hall 1 I 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

INNOVA MARKET INSIGHTS TOP 10 TRENDS FOR 2018

Into its 7th year, TUCC comes back with a big bang and an added dimension to

the festivities by hosting the new Asian Cuisine Challenge, open to all professional

and junior chefs. Participants will be challenged to prepare authentic Asian dishes

in 50 minutes.

Premium Sponsors

Co-organized by Endorsed by Production By

Interested in a premium marketing opportunity at the Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge? Please contactMs Lynn How at +65 6500 6712 or email l.how@koelnmesse.com.sg for the different packages available.

7TH THAILAND ULTIMATE CHEF CHALLENGE (TUCC)29 May – 02 June 2018 (Tue – Sat)Back of IMPACT Hall 8 I 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (Hot and Cold Zone)

22EXCLUSIVECOMPETING CLASSES

4PRESTIGIOUSTITLES TO COMPETE FOR

1300CONTESTANTS FROM 10 COUNTIRES

>40REGIONAL / INTERNATIONAL JUDGES

This year, TUCC contestants will be vying for:

Featuring:

“Best Establishment Award”“Best Ultimate Professional Chef Award”

OUR PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL JUDGES THIS YEAR:

Willment LeongOrganizing Chairman

Singapore

Rick StephenChief Judge

Australia

Graham ManvellAustralia

Michael StrautmanisAustralia

Andreas MullerGermany

Stefu SantosoIndonesia

Noriko KosakaJapan

Aiden AhnKorea

Eric Dongsuk KimKorea

Kim Chang HoonKorea

Kim Jeong HakKorea

Yim Seoung BeenKorea

Andy TsaiTaiwan

Cindy LohTaiwan

Darren HsiaoTaiwan

Eric HsuTaiwan

Ong Hock LyeMalaysia

Yau Kok KheongMalaysia

Louis TaySingapore

Alan PalmerSwitzerland

Jason WangTaiwan

Tony ChangTaiwan

Vivian PeiTaiwan

Ray McCueUSA

“Best Ultimate Junior Chef Award” “Best Ultimate Pastry Chef Award”

Sponsors

The 4th edition of the Celebrity Coffee Bar will gather some of the world’s best

baristas and brewers, including Arnon Thitiprasert, who received the biggest

and highest honor in the field of creative coffee arts as the World Latte Art

Champion 2017. Visitors can look forward to their technical prowess and pick

up a few tips and tricks from their favourite baristas.

Premium Sponsors

Co-organized by

4TH CELEBRITY COFFEE BAR29 May – 01 June 2018 (Tue – Fri)Back of Challenger 1 I 10:30 am to 5:00 pm

Sponsors

Caleb Cha2015 World Latte Art Champion

Chacha Tong Judge, World Barista Championship

Terence Tan2017 Singapore National Barista Champion

Andrea Tan2015 Singapore National Brewers Cup Champion

Regina Tay2016 Singapore National Barista Champion

Yoshua Tanu2017 Indonesia National Barista Champion

Interested in sponsorship opportunity at the Celebrity Coffee Bar? Please contact Ms Jennifer Chiah at +65 6500 6738 or email j.chiah@koelnmesse.com.sg for the different packages available.

THE CHAMPIONS

Arnon Thitiprasert2017 World Latte Art Champion

NEW CUPPERS PROGRAM30 – 31 May 2018 (Wed – Thurs)Challenger 1, KK-63 I 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

The ASEAN Coffee Federation is excited to announce

a new program to conduct their own coffee grading

and coffee cupping of their own ASEAN coffees,

whether single origins or a blend.

The cupping protocols are based on the international

standards (ISO 6668), this ensures transparency and

consistency with all results published on ACF website

www.aseancoffee.org.

Wholesalers, cafes, restaurants can all purchase

stickers/logos that highlight “ACF certified Coffees”

on retail roasted coffee bags, café window decals, and

people are able to track where their coffees are from

via ACF website.

This is an exciting period for ACF as they continue to

grow and develop in the ASEAN region.

For further details please contact ACF at

zann@aseancoffee.org

NEW!

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REGISTER NOW TO SECURE YOUR SEAT! Visit www.thaifexworldoffoodasia.com/innofoodasiaconference for registration and more information on the event.

innofood Asia Conference Debuts as Part of THAIFEX – World of Food Asia 2018

30 – 31 May 2018 (Wed – Thurs)Amber 1, IMPACT Hall I 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Don’t miss your chance to meet some of the innovators and trailblazers in the F&B industry! Register Now!

innofood Asia Conference

Driven by consumer and industry needs, this conference was conceived following a growing demand for innovation

in food and beverage products and services in the region. Connecting the regional and global hot spots for

innovation at THAIFEX – World of Food Asia, innofood Asia conference explores collaborative nodes in technology,

food and design, that are revolutionizing the way we view and interact with food – further powered by information

technology.

Join innovation leaders, manufacturers, entrepreneurs, scientists, behavioural and consumer insights experts, and

designers, to find business solutions and forge paths towards the next generation F&B landscape!

Interested in a closer collaboration with key players in the F&B industry?

THAIFEX and innofood Asia offer customizable speaking and sponsorship opportunities to tap into our

extensive networks and business connections, enabling you to increase your brand exposure and visibility

to target senior international business partners.

Contact Ms Ira Iskandar at +65 6500 6743 or e-mail i.iskandar@koelnmesse.com.sg

Supporting Organizations Innovation Partner Knowledge Partner

innofood Asia Conference presents key trends and critical updates in:

• The Future Food and Beverage

• Regulating Technologies and Innovation

• Packaging, Shelf Life and Food Safety

• Rethinking Food Supply Chains

• Ensuring Food Integrity and Combating

Food Fraud

Featuring special sessions:

Top 10 Trends in the Food Industry

Digitalization of Food

Regulation and Technologies

Driving Food Safety in Asia

Packaging and Food Safety

Ten Steps to Watch when “Going Global”

with Your F&B Brand

Ensuring Safety by Minimizing

Hygiene Risks

Building Food Safety Culture along

the Food Chain, from Farm to Consumers

| Innova Market Insights

| Tetra Pak

| Food Industry Asia

| Tetra Pak

| Asiawide Franchise

| LAMILUX

| International Food Safety Association

Carla MejiaRegional Food Technologist, UN World Food Programme

Ratanasiri TilokskulchaiMarketing Director, Tetra Pak (Thailand) Limited

Becky CheungChairman, Interna-tional Food Safety Association

Seung CheungStrategic Partner, Korea, Asiawide Franchise Consultants

Georg LochnerInternational Sales Manager, LAMILUX

Dr. Siti NoorbaiyahAssociate Professor, Singapore Institute of Technology

Speakers:

Pre-register Online Now! Deadline for pre-registration ends 18 May 2018.

Connect Thailand and Discover Business Opportunities Successful applicants will receive an incentive of US$100 per trade visitor.

Perfect! Now you are only one step away to be completely prepared for the show!

Show opens on TUESDAY, 29 MAY 2018!Visit the show as early as 10.00 am to enjoy a full day of activities and not miss any of the

exciting event line-ups!

Be our VIP Guest!Register Now on www.thaifexworldoffoodasia.com/vip

Limited to the first 1,000 approved VIP Guests.

Be our Hosted Buyers!Register Now on www.thaifexworldoffoodasia.com/vip

Limited to the first 200 approved Hosted Buyers.

Getting the Most out of Your Visit to THAIFEX – World of Food Asia 2018!

5000Limited Edition Give away

THAIFEXCONNEX360Online Business Matching

Be the first 5,000 to pre-register online and check-in onsite to receive a limited edition THAIFEX Tote Bag.

Dedicated VIP Guest welcome

desk for fast-track registration on

arrival

Exclusive Access to the Guest Clubs

Complimentary F&B

Complimentary Concierge Service

Complimentary WIFI

Complimentary Work Stations

Complimentary Massage

Pre-register online to avoid those lengthy queues.

Pre-register to receive exclusive access to THAIFEX Connex360 – THAIFEX’s online business matching platform allows you to secure meetings with both exhibitors and visitors before your arrival at the show.

Only applicable for federation, business trade association, chamber of commerce, overseas non-profit organization, overseas industrial publications and overseas MICE trade agent.

An essential pocket tool you can use to find out all you need to know about the mega show.

Get periodic updates on essential information about the show.

THAIFEX – World of Food Asia offers an exclusive Hosted Buyer Program for the most qualified retailers, importers, wholesalers, foodservice businesses, and hoteliers in the Food & Beverage industry.

The Hosted Buyer Program is designed to optimize your time for maximum productivity through meaningful and enjoyable interactions.

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Fully Hosted Buyer Package includes complimentary return flight (economy), airport transfers, and 3 to 4 nights hotel accommodation.

RETURN FLIGHT AIRPORT TRANSFER HOTEL

Supported by Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB), Connect Business Campaign offers exciting support packages specially tailored to the needs of overseas trade visitors.

This campaign is only for ASEAN countries and China, Taiwan, Macau, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Korea, Japan, New Zealand and Australia. For more information, you may visit www.thaifexworldoffoodasia.com/tceb

Search for “THAIFEX 2018” at App Store or GooglePlay

You can download THAIFEX Mobile App in early May

During the show...

VIP GUEST Dedicated VIP Guest welcome desk at Guest Club (Challenger 1 foyer).

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TRADE OPPORTUNITIESTHAIFEX – World of Food Asia has extended its trade days to 5 days – up from 3 days in 2017.

ONSITE REGISTRATIONVisitor Registration at IMPACT Hall 1 & 2.

FAST TRACK For Pre-registered Visitors at IMPACT Hall 5, 6 & 8.

5 DAYS

Pre-Show... Research our Online Exhibitor ListingThe THAIFEX website now host an improved Exhibitor’s Listing. You can easily search for preferred suppliers and products by country, product category, halls and trend topics www.thaifexworldoffoodasia.com/exhibitor-search

ENDORSED BYPARTNER COUNTRYPOWERED BY OFFICIAL AIRLINE

Apply promo code TG1805007

Official Event Hashtag #Thaifex2018

@thaifexworldoffoodasia @THAIFEX-World of Food Asia

OPENING TIMES

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FOR TRADE VISITORS29 May – 01 June 2018

Tuesday to Friday

10:00 am to 6:00 pm

IMPACT EXHIBITION AND CONVENTION ADDRESSIMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center

99 Popular Road, Banmai Subdistrict

Pakkred District

Nonthaburi 11120

Thailand

FOR TRADE AND PUBLIC VISITORS02 June 2018

Saturday

10:00 am to 10:00 pm

CONTACT USInternationalMs Lynn Howl.how@koelnmesse.com.sgTel: +65 6500 6712Koelnmesse Pte Ltd

ConferencesMs Ira Iskandari.iskandar@koelnmesse.com.sgTel: +65 6500 6743Koelnmesse Pte Ltd

ThailandMs Thitiporn Sukcharoenpongthitiporn@expolink.netTel: +66 2640 8013 ext 27Expolink Global Network Limited

www.thaifexworldoffoodasia.com