BANGKOK, March 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Thailand is all prepared and ready to organize THAIFEX - World of Food ASIA 2009. The country is also taking this event as an opportunity to demonstrate to international visitors its capabilities to become Asia's premier center of international expositions on food-related products, services and technologies. The event promises to feature over 2,100 booths and 1,100 exhibitors who are leading food entrepreneurs from Thailand and overseas. Food industry professionals and interested people from around the world will also be welcomed and encouraged to participate in trade negotiations at the event.

Mr. Rachane Potjanasuntorn, Director-General of the Department of Export Promotion (DEP), revealed, "The outstanding partnership of the Department of Export Promotion, the Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) and the world-class German event organizer Koelnmesse, is once again formulated to ensure that THAIFEX - World of Food ASIA 2009 will live up to all expectations from May 13th-17th, 2009, at Challenger 2-3, Muang-Thong-Thani, Bangkok, Thailand."

The event aims to offer a one-stop shopping experience for the latest and the very best in food innovations the world of food has to offer. The highlights not to be missed are.

• 'Food Catering' presents a range of modern kitchenware with sophisticated technologies, as well as the service businesses in food industry.
• 'Food Technology' showcases advanced machinery used in food production.
• 'Hospitality Services' displays hotel equipment and provides helpful advice on hotel businesses.
• 'Retail and Franchise' offers consultation on retailing technologies and restaurant franchising in overseas markets.

"Food is a necessity of life and Thai food products and food-related services are highly regarded worldwide and show great potential to grow in several segments. Visitors to this event will delight in a most comprehensive range of food-related products, as well as many other interesting activities especially for food industry professionals. Such activities include exhibitions on 'Halal Food,' 'Organic Food' and 'Food Safety from Thailand' which focuses on the hygienic safety of Convenience Food. Another major activity is 'Design in Thailand' which showcases many innovative food packaging designs. Other highlights not to be missed are interesting seminars on various topics such as 'Today's Market & Challenges in Import/Export,' 'Processing and Packaging Technology' and 'Growing Trend: Healthy Food.' There will also be further special activities such as cooking competition and Coffee Barista contest," added Mr. Rachane.

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