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| No.1 January, 2015 |
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Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair 2014 |
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An effective platform to tap into the Asian market |
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The seventh Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair, organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), was held from 6-8 November 2014, drawing more than 1,000 exhibitors from 38 countries and regions.
Buyer attendance from individual countries and regions recorded a significant growth, including Australia, Canada, France, Italy, Japan, Spain and the USA, with the fair attracted around 20,000 trade buyers from 75 countries and regions. On the public day, the event drew over 30,000 wine lovers, an increase of more than 30 per cent over the previous year.
“Since the Hong Kong government removed wine duties in 2008, Hong Kong has become a regional hub for wine trading, and a gateway for wine trading to the Chinese mainland,” said HKTDC Deputy Executive Director, Benjamin Chau. “Both the number of international wine businesses established in Hong Kong and wine enthusiasts have grown by the day.”
Further, according to the industry, Hong Kong has become the largest wine auction centre in the world.
Mr Chau noted that Hong Kong has reacted well to resulting new business opportunities, and that the fair is an excellent promotion and trading platform for wine and spirits companies to extend their business into the Chinese mainland and other Asian markets.
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Australian Producers |
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International wine producers continue to see Hong Kong as a springboard to the region. Australia continued its strong participation at HK International Wine and Spirits Fair, with more than 110 wine producers exhibiting. The Wine Australia pavilion showcased premium wines from Australia, including Hentley Farm, awarded Australia’s best winery. |
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Australian Grand Tasting Session |
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The Australian Grand Tasting Session, held on the evening of 6th November, sponsored by HSBC bank , was a showcase of highly rated and award winning Australian wines, presented to HSBC clients. The event provided the opportunity for local business people to sample some of Australia’s best wines, and meet the wine makers. |
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Cathay Pacific Wine and Spirits Competition |
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Asia’s original and most well-respected wine and spirit competition, the Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine and Spirit Competition (HKIWSC), announced the results at the HKTDC’s Hong Kong international Wine & Spirits Fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
‘Australia had another fantastic year, winning 467 medals in total, and remains the most-awarded country in the competition. Two Australian producers picking up a number of Trophies each were Australian Vintage and Gatt Wines. Gatt Wines won Best Cabernet Sauvignon/Best Cabernet Sauvignon Blend for their Gatt Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 and Australian Vintage were awarded Best Semillon for their Tempus Two Copper Zenith Semillon 2007.’ |
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The Asian Wine Producers Association |
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Following its formal launch at Hong Kong International Wine & Spirits Fair (6 – 8 November 2014) the Asian Wine Producers Association (AWPA) is now operational as a collaborative alliance of like-minded wine producers with common goals.
According to Denis Gastin, Association Management ‘Wine is now being made from locally grown grapes in 13 countries across Asia. The initial membership of the AWPA consists of wineries from six of these countries: Japan, China, Thailand, India, Indonesia and Myanmar’. |
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2015 Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair |
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The Hong Kong International Wine and Spirits Fair will be held from 5-7 November 2015. For Australian wine producers interested in participating in this event, please contact the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Sydney Office on (02) 9261-8911. |
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Media Enquiries
Please contact the HKTDC’s Sydney Office
Toni Wade Tel: (612) 9261-8911 Email: toni.wade@hktc.org |
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