ArmInfo. 5 Armenian manufacturers took part for the first time in Asia's largest international exhibition Food and Hotel Asia 2018 (FHA), which is held in Singapore from April 24 to 28. The Japanese Development Agency and the National SME Development Center (SMEDNC) provided support to Armenian enterprises.
According to the press service of the SMEDNC, Armenia was represented by companies engaged in the production of dried fruits, natural teas, pinecone syrups, canned goods, juices and compotes.
SMEDNC official message says that the first day of the exhibition opening the activeness of Armenian pavilion was high.
According to the source, in Singapore, the delegation headed by the Executive Director of SMEDNC of Armenia Levon Mnatsakanyan met with the Executive Director of the Cooperation Organization of Singapore (SCE), Cong Vai Mun. The sides discussed possible areas of cooperation, exchanged experience on the mechanisms of SME assistance, organization of events to establish cooperation between travel agencies of Armenia and Singapore in order to attract tourists.
To note, the largest Asian trade fair of products and services of the F & B industry, the catering and hospitality sector and other sectors of the hospitality industry of the FHA (Food & Hotel Asia) has been held in Singapore since 1978, every two years. In 2018, the FHA is held in Singapore and will consist of six specialized shows. This year the organizers expect about 78,000 trade visitors from 100 countries / regions and 4,000 participants from more than 70 countries / regions. The exhibition will have over 70 pavilions. The information and educational part of the program provides for a number of conferences, seminars, master classes, professional competitions.