Asia Fruit Logistica visitor numbers surge

Asia Fruit Logista attracted almost a third more visitors from across the world to Hong Kong last week, confirming its status as the must-attend trade event for the fresh fruit and vegetable business in Asia.

Over 5,300 visitors from 63 different countries attended the three-day event, which took place on 7-9 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibitor Centre (HKCEC). Those figures marked an impressive 28 per cent growth on last year’s visitor numbers.

“We’re delighted to see the very strong growth in the number of buyers and trade visitors who attended – and more importantly the continued high quality of these visitors,” said Gérald Lamusse, managing director of event organiser Global Produce Events GmbH.

Official survey results revealed that almost three-quarters of all visitors held leading management positions in their companies, and that more than 90 per cent of them were involved in the purchasing and procurement decision-making process.

The majority of visitors were trade buyers representing leading importers and retailers from across Asia’s burgeoning consumer markets as well as from Europe, the Middle East and the US. And they found an exhibition that had also expanded significantly.

Some 332 companies from 33 different countries showcased their products and services at this year’s ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA, marking increases of 9 per cent and 10 per cent respectively on last year’s figures.

source : asia fruit logistica