Some vendors at Hong Kong’s coming Food Expo have said they expect brisker sales and higher foot traffic compared with last year, citing better weather, discounts and creative products such as caviar sake gelato.The five-day expo is among five trade fairs that will open next Thursday, with more than 1,850 exhibitors in total from over 30 countries and regions taking part, according to organiser the Trade Development Council.Smilely Lam Yuk-fung, associate executive director of the council, said on Wednesday that the participation of international food companies showed the city’s strength as a culinary capital and platform to enter overseas markets.
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Food Expo vendors hoping for tasty profits with caviar sake gelato, other new products
Hong Kong's upcoming Food Expo, featuring over 1,850 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions, is expected to see increased sales and visitor numbers compared to last year. Vendors anticipate this boost due to favorable weather forecasts, planned discounts, and the introduction of innovative products like caviar sake gelato.
Emily HungSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-08-05 · 13:37 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Hong Kong's upcoming Food Expo, featuring over 1,850 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions, is expected to see increased sales and visitor numbers compared to last year. Vendors anticipate this boost due to favorable weather forecasts, planned discounts, and the introduction of innovative products like caviar sake gelato. The five-day expo, part of a larger series of trade fairs opening next Thursday, is seen by the Trade Development Council as a testament to Hong Kong's status as a culinary hub and a gateway to international markets. The council's associate executive director highlighted the significant international participation as evidence of this.
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Caviar sake gelato is one of the creative new products being offered at the expo.
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The participation of international food companies demonstrates Hong Kong's strength as a culinary capital.
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