The next big event on the food show calendar is the Hong Kong Food Expo, which is expected to feature 900 exhibitors from around the world. Here are the other major food shows and events coming up over the next few weeks.
23rd annual Hong Kong Food Expo
August 16-20
Hong Kong
Billed as the signature food event for Hong Kong, this show features 900 exhibitors from around the world. New this year, the expo has invited Japan to become a partner country: Japan is Hong Kong's third largest trading partner while Hong Kong is the biggest export market for Japanese food. The Gourmet Zone will also feature fine, specialty foods and delicacies.
http://www.hktdc.com/fair/hkfoodexpo-en/HKTDC-Food-Expo.html
11th annual Natural Products Expo Asia
August 23-25
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hong Kong
In a region where health and well-being tops consumer priorities, the Natural Products Expo Asia show is an important trade show for industries hoping to set foot in the eastern marketplace. Natural and organic food sales have grown almost threefold over the last decade to US$85 billion and China has consistently outperformed the global market since 1995. This year's show is forecast to bring 250 exhibitors to the region and attract 10,000 visitors. The show is closed to trade professionals August 23-24 and open to the public August 25.
http://www.naturalproductsasia.com/ea12/public/enter.aspx
13th annual Specialty and Fine Food Fair
September 2-4
London, UK
More than 600 suppliers of local and artisan fine foods will gather at the 13th edition of the Specialty and Fine Food Fair. New this year is the UK Chocolate Masters Finals, in which chocolatiers vie for the chance to compete at the World Chocolate Masters in Paris in 2013.
http://www.specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk
4th annual Restaurant & Bar Design Awards
September 6
London, UK
Winners across categories like best restaurant, bar, café, fast food, canteen and pop-up eatery will be announced from London. Nominees this year include Pollen Street Stocial, Jamie's Italian, Le Bernardin and Nobu in Australia.
http://www.restaurantandbardesignawards.com
9th annual The Great British Pub Awards winners announced
September 13
London
Recognizing the best in pub class, The Great British Pub awards bestow honors on establishments across about a dozen categories, including Best Family Pub, Best Food Pub, Best Newcomer and Best Sports Pub. After being screened on paper, shortlisted pubs are visited by on-the-road judges.
http://www.greatbritishpubawards.co.uk
IKA World Culinary Olympics
October 5 - 10
Erfurt, Germany
Though the title of culinary Olympics is often ascribed to the Bocuse d'Or cook-off which takes place in Lyon, France, that event is biennial. The IKA World Culinary Olympics, meanwhile, occurs every four years. In October, chefs from 45 countries will gather in Erfurt, Germany, to go for gold.
http://www.culinary-olympics.com/
14th annual San Sebastian Gastronomika
October 7 -10
San Sebastian, Spain
It's the cradle of high gastronomy in Spain, and for that matter, the world, especially when it comes to avant-garde culinary invention. And for four days in October, the area hosts the annual Gastronomika festival, which invites chefs from around the world to showcase the latest in innovative, culinary invention, cooking and food. This year, France is the guest country of honor, and from the early program announcement, looks to boast a stellar showing, with attendance confirmed by Pierre Gagnaire, Michel Bras, Alain Passard, Anne Sophie-Pic, and Inaki Aizpitarte.
http://sansebastiangastronomika.com/2011/?lang=en
5th annual New York City Food & Wine Festival
October 11-14
New York, NY, USA
In five short years, this New York City food festival has become a star-studded event, bringing together well-known food celebrities popular with TV audiences. Events vary from food seminars, ‘grand' tastings, demos and child-friendly sessions. One of the big highlights is Modernist Cuisine author Nathan Myhrvold's Dinner to End All Dinners, which promises to be heavily influenced by his fondness for molecular, science-based cooking. Tickets for festival events are on sale now.
http://www.nycwineandfoodfestival.com
