Thousands of exhibitors , professionals to participate in Seafood Expo Asia
Hong Kong ( Media OutReach ) – The Young Chef Challenge is back for the third year when Seafood Expo Asia opens its door at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 3-5 September 2019.
The Young Chef Challenge, which debuted in 2017 as an initiative of Diversified Communications, organizer of Seafood Expo Asia, aims to nurture young culinary talents and promote sustainable seafood options.
Seafood Expo Asia is the region’s leading showcase of the world’s premium seafood products, equipment and services as well the preferred industry meeting place for buyers and suppliers looking for the latest seafood industry trends.
Last year, the exposition attracted over 7580 seafood professionals from 68 countries and over 220 exhibitors from 34 countries.
According to WWF*, Hong Kong ranks second in terms of seafood consumption in Asia, and is the world’s eighth largest seafood consumption market, consuming 65.5 kg per capita on average each year. This number is more than three times higher than the global average.
While about 90 per cent of the world’s natural fish stocks are either fully or over-exploited, it is imperative to promote the awareness of sustainable seafood options.
However, sustainable seafood consumption is on the rise. A report from Coherent Market Insights stated that the global sustainable seafood market was valued at US$12.71 billion in 2017 and is projected for a CAGR of 4.97% over the period of 2018- 2025.
Growth of the global sustainable seafood market is due to growing awareness amongst consumers and manufacturers on sustainable certified seafood.
The Young Chef Challenge features a cook-off between six of Hong Kong’s top rising culinary talents, who are required to use sustainable seafood ingredients that are only revealed to them on the day of the live events.
Photo :Judging panel for Young Chef Challenge 2019, from left Chef Matthew Woolford, Executive Chef, Kerry Hotel Hong Kong, Chef Esther Sham, Executive Chef, Director of Maison ES, Chef Glenn Saussey, Executive Chef, Renaissance, Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong.
August 2019
