Food & Hotel Asia 2008 (FHA2008), an international food event, is set to take place from 22-25 April 2008 at Singapore Expo. This year a Bakery & Pastry 2008 show has been incorporated for the first time to reflect demand from Asia’s growing baking industry.

Bakery & Pastry 2008 is set to be visited by industry professionals including ingredients suppliers, packaging, storage and refrigeration equipment suppliers, display and shopfitting equipment and representatives from both plant and craft bakeries, claim organisers, Singapore Exhibition Services.

The Asian Pastry Cup, which will also take place at Bakery & Pastry 2008, aims to promote pastry art, giving pastry chefs a chance to meet and share their ideas. Each country is represented by three bakers, which will present a chocolate showpiece, a sugar showpiece, a plated dessert and chocolate cake.

There will be also be conferences, seminars, workshops and competitions taking place over the three days.

FHA attracted 36,658 trade visitors and 2,327 exhibiting companies in April 2006.

Among some of the feedback from FHA2006, managing director of Bakewell Supplies, said: "This show provides an excellent opportunity for us to shop around for baking supplies and equipment. I’m pleased to have a number of business deals in the works."

The 2008 show is the 16th FHA and is expected to attract buyers from all over the world.

Food & Hotel Asia (FHA2008) features six specialised events, including Bakery & Pastry 2008.