Report for Shanghai International Wine & Spirit Fair2007According to ADB reports, the China market is fast becoming an important source of demand not only for the Asian region but also for the world economy. China is assuming critical roles in the production and consumption of goods. Statistics have shown a big rise in China's imports and that it has become the third largest importer in the world.  With the 2-digit annually increase in wines consumptions for the past 14 years, the China wine market is certainly most attractive for the wine business professionals in the coming years.  Date:      ÂJuly 11-13, 2007 Venue:    ÂShanghai International Convention Center City/Country: Shanghai/China  As a fair sponsor by China National Association For liquor Circulation & CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade) Shanghai Pudong Sub-council. The second edition Shanghai International Wine & Spirits Fair (SIWSF 2007) successfully held at the Shanghai International Convention Center on July 11-13, 2007. There were about 1,000 different kinds of wines showed by 120 exhibitors from 18 countries: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, China, Germany, France, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, South Africa, Ukraine and United States. During the 3 days fair, the exhibition hall attracted about 10,000 domestic and overseas visitors.  Event Profile: The SIWSF 2007 is an exclusive event that specially caters for industry professionals who are involved in trading with wines, spirits and other alcoholic beverages, domestically and internationally. The fair attract thousands of interested parties from China and overseas, enabling them to communicate freely and directly, and therefore develop new business.  Visitor's Profile: Professionals from Supermarkets, Liquor Stores, C-Stores, General Retail, Restaurants, Bars / Clubs, Hotels, Caterers, Importers, Wholesalers, Governments, Media & General Public are the target visitors.  Exhibitor's Profile: Profile for exhibit include Aguardiente and Brandy, Spirits, Sparkling Wine, Liqueurs, Quality Wine of a Designated Area of Cultivation, Table Wines, Fortified Wines, Distilled products, Other Wines and Spirits, Equipment, Supplementary Utensils and Accessories.    |