Daegu International Food Industry Exhibition Held at EXCO... 223 Companies Participate

Daegu City will hold the "23rd Daegu International Food Industry Expo (K-FOOD EXPO 2023 in Daegu)," the largest food expo in non-metropolitan areas, for four days from the 6th to the 9th at EXCO.

The Daegu International Food Industry Expo is held annually to support food companies in developing domestic and international markets and to share rapidly changing global food industry trends and diverse information.

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This year’s expo is the largest ever, with 223 companies and 433 booths. The event is held under the slogan "Connecting Food (EAT)!" to signify the contribution of food-related industries to the development of the food industry through mutual connections at the "Daegu Food Expo."

Daegu City has expanded the number of buyers participating in the export consultation meeting by 15% compared to last year to attract 31 buyers from 16 countries, aiming to resolve difficulties faced by small and medium-sized food companies in expanding overseas market channels. The export consultation meeting will also be extended from one day to two days to allow more companies to participate in consultations.

This year’s export consultation meeting has attracted 20 high-purchasing-power buyers from the U.S. and Europe to diversify from the previously Asia-centered market. In particular, eight member companies of "KOFIA," the Korea Food Importers Association in the Asia-Pacific region, have been invited to hold export consultations aimed at developing Southeast Asian and halal markets. On the 6th, Daegu City and KOFIA will also sign an MOU to mutually cooperate in activating Daegu food (D-Food) exports.

Additionally, to facilitate practical export consultations, a showcase where buyers can directly view products, considering the nature of food, will be newly installed in front of the export consultation hall to enhance consultation effectiveness.

Furthermore, 24 domestic distribution MDs have been invited to assist small and medium-sized food companies struggling to enter large distribution networks.

Daegu City has diversified food machinery not only for food manufacturing but also for packaging machines and foreign substance detectors to enable B2B business among companies through various exhibitions, and has newly attracted 33 companies including food tech and catering/cooking machinery companies.

Moreover, business briefing sessions hosted by the Korea Agricultural Technology Promotion Agency, capacity-building training, joint investment briefings hosted by POSCO, and seminars hosted by food organizations will also be held to provide food industry trends and information to companies and workers.

An Jung-gon, Director of the Economic Bureau of Daegu City, said, "The Daegu International Food Industry Expo will practically help food companies expand exports by attracting buyers with strong purchasing power and conducting consultation meetings. In particular, we will sign an MOU with the ‘KOFIA Association’ to pioneer the halal market," adding, "We hope this will be an opportunity for Daegu’s food industry structure to shift from being domestic demand-oriented to export-centered."

The Daegu Food Expo viewing hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on the 9th, it will operate until 4 p.m. Free admission is available with pre-registration. It will also be held simultaneously with the Korea Livestock Expo, providing more diverse attractions for local residents.

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