Trade & Investment Forum - Food & Beverage Trading and Food Tech in Hong Kong
HK imports 95% of its food, making it an ideal trading location for the F&B sector as a major hub and entry point into ASIA.
Event Overview
Explore trade opportunities and funding programs available for businesses entering or expanding in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area.
- Personal opportunity to meet with InvestHK team, before the forum.
- Reduction of import duty on liquors to Hong Kong.
- Government funding programmes for R&D of Food Tech.
- Government funding for branched / established companies in HK access to financial assistance for participation in export promotion activities.
- Open new business growth prospects at our exclusive networking event
Join Ms. Sindy WONG, Head of Tourism and Hospitality coming in from Hong Kong to attend the event along with colleagues from InvestHK, industry leaders, innovators, and key stakeholders at this high-impact event spotlighting the vibrant opportunities in Food and Beverage (F&B) Trading and Food Technology (Food Tech) in Hong Kong. As Asia’s culinary and trading hub, Hong Kong offers unparalleled access to regional markets, world-class infrastructure, and a growing appetite for innovative, sustainable food solutions.
This dynamic forum will bring together traders, tech innovators, investors, manufacturers, importers, and retailers to explore partnerships, market trends, and technological advances shaping the future of food in Hong Kong and beyond.
Key Objectives
- Highlight Hong Kong's strategic role as a gateway to Mainland China and Southeast Asia for F&B brands and as an entry point for market expansion
- Showcase opportunities in reductions on import tax, subsidies, retail distribution, ecommerce, food logistics and overall government funding
- Explore innovations in Food Tech, including alternative proteins, automation, sustainability, and smart manufacturing. Go beyond introductions – foster relationships that accelerate commercial outcomes and explore new opportunities in Hong Kong.
Who Should Attend:
Export-ready food & beverage brands targeting the Asia-Pacific region Food Tech companies developing solutions in Agri-tech, alt-protein, supply chain tech, and sustainability Investors and venture capital firms focused on F&B and Food Tech Culinary professionals and hospitality decision-makers
Why Hong Kong?
- Free port with zero tariffs on most food imports
- World-class logistics and cold chain infrastructure
- Proximity to Greater Bay Area (86M+ consumers)
- A rising hub for Food Tech innovation and sustainability initiatives
- Strong demand for safe, premium, and innovative food products
- A major business hub into ASIA
Venue & Date📍 Location: Level 4, Green Chemicals Futures Building, 13 Rainforest Walk, Monash University, Clayton Campus. [Google map]
📅 10th June 2025
Registration link below.
Option one – one to one with Invest HK team
Option two – F&B trade and investment forum
Supported via the Australian Food and Beverage Catalogue (AFBC) https://www.fial.com.au/afbc
Further info.
Parking guide
[Google map]
It is recommended that you park in designated metered parking areas. These are indicated in a pink colour as shown in the adjacent campus map on the left.
Important notes
- Location: The pink parking and blue parking zones are dedicated to visitor parking.
- Charges: Please note parking is free from 5pm.
- T&Cs: Monash University & FIAL do not accept any liability for fines issued when parking is not in accordance with permit rules.
