10 Bruneian Companies At Food Expo In Oman
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Bandar Seri Begawan - Representatives from some 10 Bruneian companies are currently in Oman to promote their products for acceptance at the Food Expo 2006 - an international exhibition on food and beverages, which began Sunday Dec. 3.

Held at the Oman International Exhibition Centre, the event, which will end today December 5, was formally inaugurated by Ahmed Sulaiman Saleh At Maimani, the Undersecretary for Administrative and Financial Affairs and Regions Affairs, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

The opening ceremony was attended by ministry officials, ambassadors, top executives of participating companies, and distinguished guests from the sultanate's food and beverage industry.

Organized by Omanexpo LLC, Food Expo 2006 features over 55 local and international companies that directly serve the food and beverage as well as the hospitality industries in Oman.

The three-day exhibition showcases a wide range of products for groceries and hypermarkets, hotels and restaurants, catering firms, agricultural companies and food manufacturers.

Its main objective is to contribute to the continued growth of Oman's food industry by presenting the latest products and equipment that are available in the market.

More than 25 exhibitors from other parts of the world are also taking part to present their highquality products to potential clients and distributors in Oman. Among them are IMI International Ltd. of the UK, which is introducing Battery Energy Drink, the sponsor of Food Expo 2006.

Apart from the 10 Bruneian companies, other exhibitors include Al Barq Kitchen Equipment Co. LLC, The Food Centre, and Sawas Kitchen Equipment Co of The UAE; Moretti Forni SpA, Ave Industries, and Metos SpA of Italy; Rieber GmbH and Co. KG of Germany; Ceylon Fresh Teas, Bogawantalawa Tea Estates, and Maliban Biscuit Manufactories of Sri Lanka, as well as Sotubi of Tunisia.

Omani companies have a major presence in the event, with participation from Abd Khalik Abdullah Habib Najwani and Partners LLC as its major - sponsor.

Other Omani participants include the Al Bayader International, A'Saffa Poultry Farms SAOG,-General Electric & Trading Co LLC, Matrah Cold Stores LLC, Oman Gulf Enterprises, Premium Food Industries, Shah Nagardas Manji & Co, Sharikah Fanniyah Omaniyah (Muscat) LLC and Sohar Poultry Company SAOG.

The strong local and international participation in Food Expo 2006 is a clear indication of the industry's existing major opportunities and the growing interest of foreign companies in the Oman market.-- Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin

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