Post-Event Report. Save the date. Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Ingredients & Raw Materials

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1 11-12 September 2018 Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Post-Event Report Ingredients & Raw Materials Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Branded Finished Products Services & Equipment Contract Manufacturing & Private Label Save the date Vitafoods Asia returns September 2019

2 Contents Introduction 3 Vitafoods Asia 2018 at a glance 4 Exhibitor Summary 5 Delivering a quality audience 6 Facts & Figures 7-8 Marketing Summary 9 Visitor Attractions Additional Events 14 Event Partners 15 2

3 Shaping the food industry for optimal health through science and innovation Vitafoods Asia is the learning hub where industry gathers to find solutions, share knowledge, and create business opportunities. This year s edition of Vitafoods Asia saw over 5,500 attendees visiting from 55+ countries around the world, confirming the international nature of the show and its role as a hub for innovation within the Asian markets. The exhibition grew by over 40% this year, bringing together the nutraceuticals industry from all parts of the globe to build valuable business connections. Vitafoods Asia is the most effective platform to expand your business in the global market. The event will return in 2019 to the Sands Expo & Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, on September. 3

4 Vitafoods Asia 2018 at a glance: Attendees Exhibitors 5,680 business professionals from 56 countries attended Vitafoods Asia this year. 350 exhibitors from 41 countries covering the whole supply chain showcased their innovative achievements to visiting buyers. 12% increase Y-O-Y 40% exhibition growth Y-O-Y 83% of visitors are looking for new distribution opportunities and distribute to: ASEAN 68% South Asia 35% Europe 20% North Asia 18% Americas 16% Middle East 12% Oceania 10% Africa 8% Top visiting countries Primary business activity Hong Kong Singapore China Malaysia Vietnam Thailand Indonesia Japan South Korea Taiwan Philippines Australia New Zealand Myanmar Sri Lanka India 4

5 Exhibitor Summary 350 exhibiting companies 56 exhibiting countries 8 international pavilions What our exhibitors think 100% 95% 94% 70% of exhibitors said that their stand was busy during most of the show of exhibitors claim Vitafoods Asia offers a good return on investment of exhibitors believes that Vitafoods Asia helps meet business challenges of exhibitors have already rebooked for 2019 (October 2018) We have already reserved a space for next year because we see Vitafoods Asia as a very, very good platform for us to catch up with clients, and also to get new contacts. Ban Sheng Toh Sales Manager Asia Pacific Aenova Group 8 International pavilions represented at the event: France Poland Germany Singapore Japan Taiwan Korea USA 5

6 Delivering a quality audience 97% 94% 93% of visitors have decision making powers** of exhibitors met visitors at the show that they would not have met elsewhere* of exhibitors believe Vitafoods Asia delivers more new leads that any other sales or marketing activity* Vitafoods Asia provided us with the perfect event to reach out to Southeast Asian markets. The caliber of attendees at the show was just what we were looking for, with knowledgeable questions and genuine interest in our ingredients. I can t wait to see Vitafoods Asia continue to develop and become an even bigger show in the region. Ramon Luna Exhibitor 2018 Ecuadorian Rainforest, LLC Core sectors exhibitors are active in: Ingredients and Raw Materials 63% 46% Branded Finished Products 48% Contract Manufacturing and Private Label 10% Services and Equipment *Independent research by Fusion Insight & Strategy ** Information taken from Vitafoods Asia 2018 visitor statistics, November

7 Facts & Figures Ingredients & Raw Materials Manufacturers and distributors are actively looking to source the following ingredients** Ingredients & Raw Materials Top 15 (based on multiple responses) Probiotics 36% Enzymes 22% Prebiotics 30% Collagen 28% Plant extracts & Botanicals 26% Fruit & Vegetable Products 21% Dairy Ingredients 21% Bioactive Components 19% US $904,961 Buyers average spend on Ingredients and Raw Materials Vitamins 25% Amino Acids 23% Dietary Fibres 23% Astaxanthin 19% CoQ10 18% Calcium 18% 66% of visitors are interested in Ingredients and Raw Materials Protein 23% Branded Finished Products Branded Finished Products buyers are looking to source** Branded Finished Products Top 15 (based on multiple responses) Supplement Tablets & Capsules 45% Pharma & OTC Products 35% Beauty Foods 34% Probiotic Yoghurts & Drinks 31% Liquid Supplements 30% Supplement Gummies 30% US $837,100 Buyers average spend on Branded Finished Products Herbal Products & Remedies 32% Omega Supplements 32% Chewable Vitamins & Supplements 32% Functional Powders 31% Sports Nutrition 29% Supplement Drops 27% Energy Drinks 25% Effervescent Tablets 23% Functional Bars 23% 51% of visitors are interested in Branded Finished Products ** Information taken from Vitafoods Asia 2018 visitor statistics, September

8 Contract Manufacturing and Private Label Buyers are looking to source the following bespoke or private label products** Contract Manufacturing & Private Label Top 10 (based on multiple responses) Vitamins & Supplements 53% Supplement Tablets & Capsules 52% Herbal Products & Remedies 40% Liquid Supplements / Drops 35% Beverages / Juices 32% Meal Replacement Products 31% US $879,323 Buyers average spend on Contract Manufacturing and Private Label Beauty Foods 37% Supplement Gummies 36% Sports Products 30% Functional Bars 28% 33% of visitors are interested in Contract Manufacturing and Private Label Services and Equipment Services buyers are looking to source** Top 15 (based on multiple responses) Services & Equipment Product development 55% Auditing & certification 24% Packaging 42% Encapsulating 21% Analysis / Testing 41% Bottling 19% Research 35% Filling 18% Labelling 35% Quality assurance 32% Extracting 16% Freeze drying 16% US $975,954 Buyers average spend on Services Blending & mixing 31% Granulating / milling 15% Consulting 28% 20% of visitors are interested in Services Equipment buyers are looking to source** Top 10 (based on multiple responses) Blending & Mixing 58% Encapsulating 35% Packaging 58% Extracting 31% Labelling 42% Freeze Drying 31% Filling 36% Granulating / Milling 31% Bottling 35% Spray Drying 29% US $956,557 15% Buyers average spend on Equipment of visitors are interested in Equipment ** Information taken from Vitafoods Asia 2018 visitor statistics, September

9 Marketing Summary Vitafoods Asia attracted high quality audience by running a number of highly integrated marketing campaigns engaging its customers across all channels including print, online and PR. 685,269 Audience reach Direct Mail 33,516 Printed collaterals mailed Social Media Followers and members across all platforms: Website 500,000 18,742 Facebook 447, Twitter 400, LinkedIn 300, , Instagram Media Partners, Event Partners and Supporters 200, , Printed adverts 100, s sent Online banners 0 Total page views Unique page views Unique users Public Relations June-October 2018 International PR coverage: 506 clips from 32 countries Estimated Online Readership: over 208m Print circulation: over 34m Total estimated reach: over 243m 9

10 Visitor Attractions Discover Discover New Products Zone The New Products Zone displayed 50 of the latest innovations and biggest market successes in today s nutraceutical industry. Exhibitors presented a selection of their core products, showcasing products that launched after September 2017 as well as the science behind their success. Tasting Centre Visitors and exhibitors of Vitafoods Asia 2018 saw, touched and tasted 30 of the latest functional food and beverages in order to make informed purchasing decisions. The Tasting Centre provided the ideal springboard to explore different tastes and textures and to be inspired by innovative delivery options and product concepts, to further grow and develop exhibitor and visitors portfolios. Tasting Centre Awards Attendees had the chance to vote and decided on their favourite functional food and beverage: Best functional food winner - Nutribio Triple Layer Vanilla & Brownie Bar Best functional beverage winner - AstaReal Pte. Ltd. SoothMe 10

11 Probiotics Resource Centre The Probiotics Resource Centre offered the latest breakthrough in probiotic technology, new product development, consumer analysis, market trends and much more: ipad presentations Infographics Discussions Omega-3 Resource Centre The Omega-3 Resource Centre brought the latest innovation and product development within omega-3s. It provided solutions to businesses through: Market overviews Infographics ipad Presentations Product Showcases GOED experts available to provide advice 11

12 Learn Life Stages Theatre The Life Stages theatre focused on the specific nutritional needs vital and unique to the different stages of a person s life. Presentations were developed around the topics: Prenatal and maternal health Early life Adult health Healthy ageing Global Health Theatre The Global Health Theatre focused on the role of nutrition and supplements in the 21st century. Presentations were developed around the topics: Modern lifestyle diseases and food fortification Diabetes Obesity Supporting mental and physical health Vitafoods Asia Conference Running alongside the show, the Vitafoods Asia 2018 Conference supported business needs, facilitates knowledge sharing and drove effective business strategies. The two-day programme included sessions delivered by expert speakers sharing their latest findings around key topics and trends. Topics included: Personalised Nutrition Sponsored by IQVIA Market Entry and Regulation Consumer Insights and Marketing Strategies Digestive Health Sponsored by DuPont 12

13 Network We aim to connect communities and facilitate customer experience through discovering, learning and networking opportunities by bringing key players together, the latest in research and development, while sharing valuable content from business leaders. Networking opportunities were delivered through dedicated additional events running for two days. Women in Nutra - A live panel discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities for women in the global nutraceutical products industry. Yoga Class - At the Marina Bay Sands Observatory Deck, a morning Yoga Class energised and mentally prepared visitors for the last day of the event. Sponsored by Networking Drinks Reception brought together key industry stakeholders. Sponsored by 13

14 Additional Events AstaReal Lunch brief AstaReal brought together a panel of industry experts from Australia, India and Singapore to shed light on key strategies to design and deliver innovative products that are impactful, commercially viable and effective for this complex market. Sponsored by DuPont Hospitality Suite Hosted by experts in the field the DuPont Hospitality Suite allowed attendees to engage, learn and network at Meet and Greet sessions focusing on trending topics in the region. Sponsored by Monteloeder Workshop During this session, attendees gained insights on the methodology that helps Monteloeder to digitalise and how to apply this knowledge in different portfolios. Sponsored by 14

15 Thank you to our Partners... Official Category Sponsors Natural Astaxanthin Digestive Health Curcumin Collagen Protein Contract Development and Manufacturing Event Partners Supporters Online Partners Media Partners 15

16 Secure your stand to guarantee the best value out of Vitafoods Asia 2019 Vitafoods Asia 2019 stand rates & packages + surcharges Space ONLY: $582 per 1 sqm Health and Safety fee $125 Registration Package: $495 Administration Fee (including insurance cost): $445 Shell Scheme: $660 per 1 sqm Registration Package: $495 Administration Fee (including insurance cost): $445 BOOK NOW Piotr Wojcik International Sales Manager Piotr.Wojcik@informa.com T: +44 (0) M: +44 (0) vitafoodsasia.com Join the #VFA19 Vitafoods Asia Vitafoods.global 16