Thousands of Hongkongers packed the city’s annual food fair for its opening on Thursday, snapping up abalone, frozen salmon, instant noodles and other products, as some exhibitors forecast a 10 per cent increase in business this year.The five-day Food Expo is among five trade fairs that opened on Thursday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai.More than 1,850 exhibitors from over 30 countries and regions are taking part in this year’s fairs, according to the organiser, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council.
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Thousands of bargain hunters descend on Hong Kong’s Food Expo despite heatwave
Thousands of Hong Kong residents attended the opening of the city's annual Food Expo on Thursday, despite a heatwave. The five-day event, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, features over 1,850 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions.
Fiona SunSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-13 · 11:06 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Thousands of Hong Kong residents attended the opening of the city's annual Food Expo on Thursday, despite a heatwave. The five-day event, held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, features over 1,850 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions. Attendees were observed purchasing items such as abalone, frozen salmon, and instant noodles. Some exhibitors anticipate a 10 percent increase in business this year. The Food Expo is one of five trade fairs that commenced on Thursday.
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Over 1,850 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions are participating.
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Thousands of Hongkongers attended the opening of the annual food fair.
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Some exhibitors forecast a 10 per cent increase in business this year.
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