Pro Food, Pro Pack expo to begin on Aug. 3

The Pro Food / Pro Pack and Agbiz exhibition, Sri Lanka’s largest food, packaging and agriculture expo, will be held from August 3 – 5, 2018 for the 17th consecutive year, at the BMICH.

The exhibition is organised by the Sri Lanka Food Processors’ Association together with Lanka Exhibition and Conference Services.

More than 350 stalls have been allocated for the local and foreign manufacturers, which can be considered as the biggest event in the country in relation to the food, drinks and agriculture sector.

The exhibition, consumer fair and food fiesta scheduled to be held within a span of three days, expects more than 30000 visitors to attend. The event also helps to interact with prospective buyers and also understand the new technology being used for the sector. Moreover, the event will feature all facets of the food and beverage industry and will include intricate details and the meticulous process that is required for food products in order to make them available to the consumer.

This year’s expo has two separate pavilions from the largest global players in the industry – India and China. Over 120 companies from India and China will participate in this year’s event. A special delegation of over 50 companies will be brought down by the Associated Chamber of Commerce in India.

The event is set to attract all stakeholders from many Southeast Asian countries as well. The Industries Ministry will sponsor the small and medium enterprise and micro sector entities pavilion. The event is a sold out exhibition. The organising committee has taken a very good initiative by providing a special pavilion for the university students and this is an ideal opportunity to showcase their innovative products to more than 30000 visitors. Pro Food / Pro Pack will have for the first time a food fiesta carnival. A special area has been allocated as a food and entertainment zone to cater to many visitors and exhibitors. Food stalls raging from street food to five-star hotels will dish out specialty cuisine at street prices.

The very popular ‘Cooking Studio’ will take place concurrently on all three days as well. The cooking studio is an opportunity for the aspiring housewives to learn from the very best with new recipes and ideas. There will also be special segments for children in the art of home cooking. Most of the stall holders will be offering special discounts on their products, which makes Pro Food / Pro Pack the ideal location to come for your weekly shopping needs.