The 13th International Exhibition of Food and Drinks in the Republic of Uzbekistan

Food Expo Uzbekistan 2008

Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Tashkent is the largest city in Central Asia and has a population of approximately two million people, with an additional two million people living in the surrounding regions. Uzbekistan has a total population of approximately 25 million people, a population growth rate of 2.3%, an average population age of 24 years, and is the most populous of all Central Asian republics.

Uzbekistan's economy
Of all Central Asian states, Uzbekistan has Central Asia's largest economy. Uzbekistan is the world's sixth largest cotton producer (approximately 4 million tons), and is the world's second largest exporter of cotton (approximately 1 million tons generating approximately US$1.5 billion). Uzbekistan also produces about 70 tons of gold per year making it the seventh largest producer in the world and it contains the world's fourth largest reserves.
Since 1991, Uzbekistan has more than doubled its domestic oil production to more than 9 million tons which has allowed it to achieve oil self-sufficiency. Uzbekistan has substantial hydrocarbon resources, particularly in natural gas where it is among the world's largest ten producers.

Why exhibit in Uzbekistan?
Uzbekistan, like most of the Republics of the Former Soviet Union, is a country in transition. However, unlike some other republics it has substantial export earnings though the export of cotton and gold. During September 1996 the government of Uzbekistan stopped the free conversion of the currency. This action led to enormous difficulties for Uzbekistan companies looking to import goods. However, effective October 15, 2003 Uzbekistan signed article 8 of the IMF charter guaranteeing free currency convertibility. The key to developing substantial sales into this large and expanding market is to find the right local partner, who is financially strong, politically well connected, and can use their local knowledge to ensure your success.

Advertising program
To ensure a high quality attendance, we will aggressively carry-out a comprehensive national and regional advertising campaign. This campaign will include:

- 10,000 direct mail of free invitations to buyers.
- Print advertising in national newspapers
- Print advertising in all Russian and Central Asian trade newspapers and magazines
- National and local TV advertising in Uzbekistan
- Regional radio advertising throughout Uzbekistan
- Banners across roads in Tashkent
- Telemarketing campaign to targeted VIP guests in Central Asia

To ensure a qualified business audience, admission to the exhibition by children under 16 is not permitted.

Main exhibition themes:

- Grain, rice, flour, sugar, vegetable oil and other commodities;
- Fresh meat, frozen meat, sausages, canned meat, etc.;
- Fresh fish, frozen fish, canned fish, etc.;
- Fresh vegetables, frozen vegetables, canned vegetables, etc;
- Baby foods, special dietary foods;
- Chocolate, chewing gum, and other confectionary;
- Packaged and processed foods;
- Beverages; beer, wine, spirts, soft drinks, juice, water;
- Grocery products, pet foods, and tobacco products

Exhibition organizers
The exhibition is being organized by TNT Productions, Inc., a specialized exhibition company. In the past 20 years, TNT has produced more than 200 industry events that have been held in virtually every major city in the USA. Since 1987, TNT has produced a large number of specialized Russian/CIS exhibitions including exhibitions in Uzbekistan since 1996.

Venue

This exhibition is being held in the five star Hotel Intercontinental. This hotel was officially opened in January 1997. In addition to its large exhibition and conference facilities, the hotel offers 245 air-conditioned guest rooms, 3 international restaurants, 2 bars, a night club, direct dial telephone service, satellite TV, fitness club, sauna, heated indoor pool and a fully equipped business centre.

Hotels
We are happy to appoint the Hotel Intercontinental Tashkent as the official headquarter hotel for the exhibition.