Canadian Natural Health Products, Life Sciences & Health Care Trade Mission to Hong Kong
The Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong, in partnership with The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA) and The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), would like to invite Canadian companies to join the
Canadian Natural Health Products, Life Sciences & Health Care Trade Mission to Hong Kong
August 14 - 21, 2007
This mission is also supported by the following organizations:
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Canadian Advanced Foods and Materials Network (AFMNet)
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Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA)
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Monte Jade Science & Technology Association, Western Canada
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Western Canadian Functional Food & Natural Health Product Network (WCFN)
Some Success Stories of Past Delegates
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A B.C.-based pain management product manufacturer signed a distributor
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A Quebec-based nutraceutical company signed a MOU partne
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An Ontario-based health product company signed a distributor
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A Nova Scotia-based health supplement company co-launched some Omega-3 enhanced food products in Hong Kong and China
Who should join?
What will the mission deliver?
A programme that will help delegates to find
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Potential business and partnership opportunities
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Access to targeted business networks
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First hand market intelligence
Network, Contacts, Opportunities
The Canadian Consulate in Hong Kong will arrange a one-day program (for August 15, 2007) for the Canadian delegates to establish contact with relevant parties in Hong Kong and obtain the latest business intelligence. Tentative activities include: briefing, individual business meetings, roundtable discussion, site visits and other networking activities.
Delegates can also visit three concurrent international trade shows and conferences (during August 16 – 20, 2007) on traditional medicine and natural health products, food, health care, medical services and equipment. These trade shows are perfect platforms for delegates to meet with industry players from China, Hong Kong and Asia Pacific for exploring business opportunities and partnership.
Tentative Programme
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August 14, 2007 or before |
Arrival in Hong Kong
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August 15, 2007 |
Programme arranged by the Canadian Consulate of Canada in Hong Kong: Briefing session, roundtable discussion, one-on-one meetings, site visits and other networking events |
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August 16 – 20, 2007 |
Visit to the following trade shows and conferences organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council:
- International Conference & Exhibition of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products
- Hong Kong Food Expo
- Hong Kong International Medical & Health Care Fair
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August 21, 2007 |
Departure from Hong Kong |
More on these trade shows
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International Conference & Exhibition of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products (www.icmcm.com) |
Food Expo
(www.hkfoodexpo.com) |
Hong Kong International Medical & Health Care Fair
(www.hkmed-healthfair.com) |
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August 16–17: trade only
August 18-20: trade and public
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
August 16-20: trade and public
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
August 16-20: trade and public
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre |
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Previous event:
216 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions
9,152 trade visitors from 60 countries and regions |
Previous event:
339 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions
8,547 trade visitors from 59 countries and regions |
Previous event:
115 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions
5,247 trade visitors from 53 countries and regions |
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Major exhibit categories:
Natural health products
Organic Ingredients
Health supplements
Herbal medicines
Chinese medicines
Research & development |
Major exhibit categories:
Health & Organic Food
Bakery Products
Beverages
Biscuits, Snacks & Confectionery
Dairy Products
Fruit and Vegetables
and much more |
Major exhibit categories:
Registered Western Medicine
Health Care Services
Dental Care Products, Equipment and Accessories
Health Care Products and Medical Equipment
Laboratory Equipment
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Special Notes:
(1) At the Food Expo, there will be a Canadian Pavilion for individual Canadian “exhibitors”. For participation details, interested parties should contact:
Amos Tin
Ontario Food Exports
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture
Tel: 519-826-3489
Fax: 519-826-3460
Email: amos.tin@ontario.ca
OR
Susan Powell
Canadian Food Exporters Association
Tel: 416-445-3747
Fax: 416-510-8044
Email: susanp@cfea.com |
