Food Expo 2008 - one of a series of events under the Food and Health framework
Fair Details
Fair Dates :	14-18 August 2008 (Thursday - Monday)
Venue :	Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Wanchai, Hong Kong (Harbour Road Entrance)
Opening Hours :	Date Public Hall Trade Hall Aug 14 (Thu) Open to public 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Free admission for trade visitors. Visitors under 18 will not be admitted 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Aug 15 (Fri) 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Aug 16 (Sat) 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Open to public 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Aug 17 (Sun) 10:00 am - 10:00 pm 10:00 am - 10:00 pm Aug 18 (Mon) 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Trade Buyer Registration Counter Opening Hours (For Trade Hall Only) :	14 - 18 August (Thu - Mon) 9:30am - 5:30pm (For trade only. Persons under 18 will not be admitted)
Admission :	Open to public by ticket admssion - HK$25 per visitor - HK$10 per visitor for night admission ticket, tickets will only be sold at the fairground for that day after 6:00 pm. (Public Hall: 14-17 August, Trade Hall: 16-17 August) Children under 3 and elderly over 65 will be admitted free of charge There will be no admission to the venue 45 minutes before the announced daily closing time of the Expo
Organiser :	Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Sponsor(s) :	Hong Kong & Kowloon Confectionery, Biscuit & Preserved Fruit Wholesalers Association Hong Kong & Kowloon Sauce & Preserved Fruit Amalgamated Employers Association Ng Fung Hong Ltd Po Sau Tong Ginseng & Antler Association HK Ltd The Hong Kong & Kowloon Provisions, Wine & Spirit Dealers Association The Hong Kong Food Council Ltd
Major Exhibit Categories :	Bakery Products Beverages (Alcoholic) Beverages (Non-alcoholic) Biscuits, Snacks & Confectionery Canned, Frozen & Convenience Food Dairy Products Fruit and Vegetables Green Food Health & Organic Food Restaurants Rice & Noodles Sauces & Seasonings Trade Associations & Services International Exhibitors including Group Pavilions
Special Highlight(s) :	1. HKTDC International Conference & Exhibition of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products 2008 - It will be held concurrently 2. Hong Kong International Medical & Health Care Fair 2008   - It will be held concurrently 3. HKTDC Hong Kong International Wine Expo 2008   - It will be held concurrently 4. Entertainment programme - Cooking demonstrations by gourmet chefs - Games & competitions with valuable prizes - Give away of complimentary/discount coupons to visitors (while stocks last)
Edition :	19th
Statistical Data :	Year No. of Exhibitors No. of Trade Visitors No. of Public Visitors Gross Area 2008 Trade Hall : 178 Public Hall: 193 8,549 314,126 16,213 sq.m.