Date: June 26-28, 2008

Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Center

Details: http://www.naturalproductsasia.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=54

Presentation:

Natural Products Expo Asia – is the largest natural and organic trade show in Asia-Pacific, providing dynamic business opportunities in the growing Asian Market.

Market Trends At-a-Glance:  

The global organic foods & beverages market is expected to exceed US$86 billion by 2009, representing a double-digit annual growth.

Asia-Pacific region is the fastest growing market. Countries like Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan have seen annual growth of 30-40 percent in demand for organic products.

From 2000-2004, the organic market in Asia had grown almost 80%; in recent years, the growth rate rose up to 100%.

After the outbreak of food scares recently, people are opting for natural & organic products as a healthier choice; demand sore dramatically in regions like Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Japan and Korea.

Retail distribution channels increased to cater to the surging demand; leading supermarkets in Asia are opening up stand-alone sections for organic products; new natural and organic supermarkets are also emerging.