Wine&Gourmet Japan is the main reference event in the Japanese food sector and one of the most relevant’ s Asia trade fair: more than thousand exhibitors with 75.000 trade visitors from worldwide. Three days of major events, meetings, tastings and targeted workshops to encourage contacts between exhibiting cellars and trade operators, together with an impressive convention programme discussing and analysing topics associated with supply and demand in Japan, Asia and the rest of the world.
HIGH QUALITY DRIVES FOOD & WINE DEMAND – Japanese consumers continue to demand high quality food and service. The consumer food industry in Japan is estimated to be worth 292 billion dollars and Japan remains the biggest importer of spirits in the Asia Pacific region,” said Mr. Michael Dreyer, vice president Asia Pacific, Koelnmesse. “This sector is flourishing and we are thrilled to be at the heart of it,” added Dreyer. With its 2016 edition, the Japanese trade show will return with extensive side programs of seminars, tastings, a label contest, and a wine pairing program: “Our side event programs have evolved along with the expanding industry demand. A great example of this is our new Importer Wanted Area where companies looking for distribution in Japan can connect with interested importers,” said Dreyer.