SINGAPORE, Dec. 9, 2020-- Informa Markets today announced that FHA-Food & Beverage, Asias leading industry event serving the global food and hospitality community, will no longer take place physically in 2021. Instead, the event will reopen in 2022 from 28 - 31 March at its original location Singapore EXPO & MAX Atria.

The platform of choice for global suppliers to meet distributors, importers, manufacturers and retailers from across Asia-Pacific, FHA-Food & Beverages attendees cover an unparalleled international scope, with country and group pavilions from more than 70 countries and regions showcasing the very best on offer from every continent.

The FHA team will contact all exhibitors, visitors and partners to discuss their future participation in FHA-Food & Beverage in 2022, and propose solutions aimed at supporting the needs of the industry amid disruption in the food and hospitality business globally.

FHA Match: F&B Series

FHA Match, the new virtual series of FHA events, will kick off with an F&B (food & beverage) Series comprising six versions to be held throughout 2021. Powered by Saladplate.com, the virtual event will run two days packed with AI-driven and bespoke meetings to match businesses, enabling them to form new connections and unlock new opportunities across markets. Attendees can also catch demonstrations to discover new and breakthrough products, and join lively sessions that will discuss the hottest trends impacting their businesses.

Designed to be sector-focused, the first edition of FHA Match will centre on Meat, with subsequent editions spotlighting Dairy, Frozen Food, Drinks, Sweets & Snacks, and Fine Food respectively.

Mr Martyn Cox, Event Director, Hospitality, Food & Beverage - Singapore, Informa Markets, said, "Within any challenging decision, there is an opportunity. The launch of FHA Match is just one example of our commitment to creating fresh and meaningful opportunities for our community in a number of ways, so that individuals can continue to stay engaged and businesses can thrive all year long. We look forward to working collaboratively with the industry, to provide tailored solutions that will deliver positive results and lasting connections for all."

about FHA-Food & Beverage

The platform of choice for industry professionals, including distributors, importers, manufacturers and retailers from Asia to see and source for high quality, new-to-market food ingredients, drinks, fresh produce, services and equipment across these key profiles -- Food & Beverage, Food Ingredients and FoodTech. Majority of exhibitors participating in FHA-Food & Beverage are renowned manufacturers and brands hailing from 100 countries and regions. For more information, please visit www.fhafnb.com.

about Informa Markets

FHA-Food & Beverage is organised by Informa Markets, a division of Informa plc. Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology and Infrastructure. As the worlds leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.