Date: Immediate Release




FHC Beijing 2009, the 8th International exhibition for the food, drink, hospitality, foodservice, bakery & retail industries opens Tues, 9th June, 2009 and runs for 3 days in its NEW BIGGER VENUE, The NEW HALL, China National Agriculture Exhibition Centre conveniently located in Chaoyang district, Beijing.

FHC Beijing 2009 is the longest running and largest international food & hospitality trade show taking place in Beijing this year. Now occupying 8,000 sqm in its NEW BIGGER VENUE.

FHC Beijing 2009 will showcase imported food, drink, wine and foodservice equipment from over 120 exhibitors from 17 different countries and regions including 8 national pavilions. FHC Beijing 2009 welcomes for the first time national pavilions from Argentina, Italy and Thailand and welcomes the return of Korea, Poland, Spain, Sri Lanka and the USA.

Ambassadors from Argentina and Spain will join guests from the Chinese hospitality sector and other national group dignitaries at the official opening of FHC Beijing 2009 at 9:30am, Tues 9th June 2009.

Italy will host 3 days of live cooking demonstrations and seminars on Parma and Prosciutto hams, cheeses, pasta, olive oil, water, wine and coffee. Spain presents Spanish ham, cheeses, olive oil & products, cereals and wine including a wine seminar from Foreign Trade Institute of Castilla-La Mancha (IPEX). The Korean Dairy Industry Association presents dairy and baby food products, and come and see wines from Wines of Argentina and fruits from Thailand.

All exhibitors offer importers, distributors, traders, hotels, restaurants, retailers, caterers and manufacturers a delicious range of fresh, preserved, frozen, meat, vegetables, pasta, sauces, fruits, diary, bakery, tea & coffee, confectionary, snacks, wine, beer, alcoholic drinks, foodservice equipment, tableware and much more.

FHC Beijing 2009 features an extensive line up of professional events and seminars including:

5th FHC Beijing International Culinary Arts Competition - Chefs compete over different categories including pastry, vegetable carving, live cooking and plated displays to win cash and other prizes. A highlight of the cooking competition will be the category, Asian Appetizer incorporating Spanish Olive Oil. The winner of this category will present their winning dish on Mr. Na Wei’s from ‘Na Xiao Zui – Family Kitchen’ new Spanish Olive Oil TV Show, filmed onsite.

The Great Chefs of Beijing Gala Lunch – Great Chefs will showcase their culinary skills to invited industry guests from the food, hospitality and retail sectors.

Participating Hotels	Great Chefs of Beijing
Westin Chaoyang Beijing (Official Hotel)	Tim Hunt
Grand Millennium Beijing	Marco Mazzei
Marriott Group	Marco Ropke
Novotel Peace Hotel Beijing	Adrien Alexandre
Peninsula Beijing	David Ball
Sofitel Wanda Beijing	Sakal Phoeung
St Regis Beijing	Giordano Faggioli
Westin Beijing Financial Street	Michael Emmenegger

Ultimate Barista Challenge - Showdown! - Amazes, entertains and educates coffee professionals with coffee recipes, preparation, art and business, helping maximise coffee profits from bean to cup.

BOLS – Legends Master of Flair Bartending Competition - Legend Bartender Club will stage BOLS-LEGENDS Master of Flair Bartending Competition featuring bartenders from China and overseas.

Green Food Pavilion

Importer Distributor Zone

Food Safety, Tea, Olive Oil and Wine Seminars

SGS China Food Safety Services and Hospitality Hygiene Solution, presented by Thomas Wang, SGS China Food North Regional Manger

The Structure of the US Red Meat Food Safety System, presented by Joel Haggard, Director US MEF

Twinings of London - The Legend of a 300 Year Tea Brand, presented by Stephen H B Twining, Director of Corporate Relations, R. Twinings and Co. Ltd

Spanish Olive Oil Cooking Presentation, presented by Mr. Na Wei’s from ‘Na Xiao Zui - Family Kitchen

Spanish Wine seminar, presented by IPEX – Foreign Trade Institute of Castilla-La Mancha

Business to Business is the focus of FHC Beijing 2009. Local importers and distributors are an essential link for international suppliers to enter China’s distribution chain and FHC Beijing 2009 connects trade professional visitors from Beijing and North China to international suppliers. FHC Beijing 2009 includes a dedicated Importer & Distributor Zone, presenting companies from China’s first and second tier northern cities.

“As the longest running, largest and most international food and hospitality trade show taking place in Beijing, for Beijing and North China this year, FHC Beijing 2009 is a must attend event. We welcome the food and hospitality industry of Beijing and North China to come and see what is happening in their back yard. If you are an importer, distributor, trader, hotel, restaurant, bar, retailer, caterer or manufacturer FHC Beijing 2009 will connect you to leading international suppliers wanting to develop business in North China.” said Mr Justin Pau, Project Manager, FHC Beijing 2009

FHC China 2009 will take place for its 13th edition at the Shanghai International Expo Centre from 18 - 20 November 2009. Pre-registration has opened for trade visitors and please visit www.fhcchina.com to register and access the latest show information.

About the organiser
China International Exhibitions Ltd, a member of the Allworld Exhibitions Alliance has had a fully staffed office in Shanghai since 1994. Its stable of events include some of China’s most prestigious industry event for food & beverage; hospitality & retail; packaging; processing; pharmaceutical technology; brewing technology; woodworking technology; furniture manufacturing and accessories; wood & wood products. For more information, please visit www.chinaallworld.com.

For more information, please contact:

Ms Margaret Zhang Marketing Manager China International Exhibitions Ltd Tel: +86 21 6209 5209 ext 15 Email: margaret@chinaAllworld.com

Ms Renee Lu Communications Manager China International Exhibitions Ltd Tel: +86 21 6209 5209 ext 26 Email: renee@chinaAllworld.com