INFORMA Markets Malaysia has announced the return of the highly anticipated Food & Hotel Malaysia (FHM) exhibition, set to take place from Sept 19 to 22 at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
This 17th edition of the biennial premier trade-only food and hospitality event will showcase 1,500 participating brands and companies, with over 25,000 attendees expected to visit over the four days.
Eight international pavilions have confirmed their participation, with contingents from Australia, China, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, Tunisia, Turkiye, the United States and other nations set to exhibit their latest offerings at FHM 2023.
“As the key event for the Malaysian food and hospitality industry, we are thrilled to have expanded our event to 10 halls this year so that we may welcome more industry players to benefit from the opportunities here.
“With our theme revolving around sustainability, we look forward to bringing together industry leaders and innovators to exchange ideas, forge new connections and drive the industry towards a more sustainable future,” said Informa Markets Malaysia country general manager Gerard Leeuwenburgh in a press statement.
Informa Markets also announced that Hotelex Malaysia would run concurrently with FHM 2023 for the first time.
“As the leading exhibition for the Chinese industry, Hotelex connects Chinese and international catering and hospitality suppliers with F&B and HoReCa buyers from all over the world.
“With a large-scale combined event under one roof, we can offer a more comprehensive range of exhibitor profiles to meet the needs of professional buyers from around the world,” said Hotelex executive deputy general manager Helen Fan.
Featuring the event theme of “Bringing Sustainability to the Table”, the organisers have placed emphasis on attracting a wider selection of exhibitors that offer sustainability-driven products and services, while simultaneously implementing a wider array of eco-friendly practices and processes during the event itself.
In conjunction with the theme, FHM 2023 will introduce a Plant-Based Terrace, which will feature a new profile of exhibitors offering plant-based proteins and meat alternatives.
The event will also present a selection of sustainable soft furnishings and hospitality-related furniture and other highlights that reflect ongoing industry trends, with spotlights on industry 4.0 advancements, sustainable packaging and nutritional food apart from plant-based food.
Meanwhile, organisers have been inspired by popular demand to expand the offerings of the Pastry Innovation Lab and will debut two new unique speciality areas this year – a Pasty and Gelato Bar as well as a Sensorial Studio.
Twelve demonstrations will be held with top Malaysian pastry chefs putting their skills to the test to craft unique desserts, pastries and showpieces infused with Malaysian and Asian flavours.
Exhibiting space is still available for FHM 2023. Interested parties can email info@foodandhotel.com or visit www.foodandhotel.com.
