Profood, Propack begins on August 26

The main international exhibition of food processing, packaging and agribusiness fraternities will once again held on August 26th, 27th and 28th to showcase Sri Lanka's complete food supply chain in this much awaited 10th anniversary show. Culminating from the past nine successful exhibitions, the 10th anniversary exhibition will have over 300 stalls covering the totality of the food supply chain, giving opportunities for investors, traders and consumers to see first hand the availability and opportunities in this industry.

This year's event will also showcase many overseas companies participating, especially from the SAARC region. An area has been allocated for international pavilions that have seen the tremendous growth of this event and the popularity it has among all consumers and stakeholders in the industry.

There will be over 300 exhibiting companies from 15 countries, showcasing more than 1000 new products and services. Though the number of stalls have been increased by 50 percent from last year the event has sold nearly 80% of its booth space within three months of launching it in January 2011, which shows the demand for the event. Only a limited number of booths remain to accommodate a few more stalls. The organizers are planning to consider moving to other areas in the exhibition venue next year giving the opportunity to all interested parties to take part in the event.

The event will be opened on the first day from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon for trade visitors and thereafter for the public till 8.00 p.m. and on 27 and 28th from 10.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. for the public.

The Gold sponsors of Pro Foods/Pro Pack 2011 are Wraptech Machines India (local agent Trans Continental Packaging) and Ceylon Cold Stores and the Silver Sponsor Alfa Laval (Pvt.) Ltd., who have come forward to sponsor this 10th anniversary show.

This year's show will create opportunities for individuals and companies to introduce new products, technology and services. The show is a public private partnership, with the Industry and Commerce Ministry and the Agriculture Ministry supporting the event for the tenth year in succession.

The Profood/Propack International Exhibition 2011 is all about getting Sri Lanka focused at this important task at hand. The event will showcase the latest products in the local processed food industry, sampling of consumer favourites, innovation and technology development in packaging, newest agricultural machinery and services, processed food hygiene education and many more.

This exhibition has been designed in such a manner that the general public, who are the end consumers, derive substantial knowledge and information about new products and advanced food technologies.

This is evidenced by the growing number of visitors to the exhibition every year, making it one of the most popular exhibitions to be visited.