China International Halal Food & Products Fair to be Held in November

China International Halal Food & Products Fair to be Held in November

September 24, 2007

    BEIJING, Sept. 24 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- Hosted by the
China Council for the Promotion of International Trade
(CCPIT), and in cooperation with the People's Government of
Qinghai Province, China (Qinghai), the International Halal
Food and Products Fair is to be held on November 1-3, 2007
in Qinghai, China.  The Fair aims to provide an extensive
and interactive platform for global halal food
manufacturers, buyers and dealers.

    The global market value for trade of halal food and
products is estimated at USD 2.1 trillion per year. With a
Muslim population of 20 million and a 1,200-year history of
halal food production, halal food and products have been a
lifestyle in China and a part of Chinese culture. Chinese
Halal food and Muslim products are known for their high
quality, low price, variety and enormous market base. The
Fair will present world exhibitors and visitors with the
manufacturing edge of China's halal food industry and its
huge demand for halal-certified products and services.

    The show is located in Xining city because of its rich
natural resources, green raw materials, and bright
prospects in halal food manufacturing and exporting. 
According to the organizer, the exhibition venue of the
Fair is 6,000 sqm, divided into six areas: Special Booth
Area, International Booth Area, Comprehensive Booth Area,
Ethical Products and Arts-Crafts Area, Food Machinery, Raw
Materials & Seasoning Area, and Chambers of Commerce,
Technology and Media Area.

    By showcasing diversified halal food and Muslim
products, from poultry to meat and dairy; and food
ingredients to packaging techniques, "The Fair is
going to build an international expo brand for the
marketing, promotion and selling of halal food and Muslim
products, as well as for introducing China to the global
halal market. You can find reliable manufacturers, new
buyers, launch new products, increase awareness of your
brand, generate new sales leads, and connect with existing
customers," said Mr. Yu Ping, Vice Chairman of CCPIT.

    Besides product exhibitions, diversified value-added
services will be provided at the Fair, including a
China-Arab Business Roundtable, Fair Business Seminar,
Seminar on Halal Certification, Individual Company
Promotion, Halal Food Cooking Competition, and other social
events.

    The organizer is looking forward to comprehensive
cooperation with industrial companies and international
exhibitors so as to make the fair a world-class triumph. 
For more information, please feel free to visit the
official website at http://www.halalfair.org .


    For more information, please feel free to contact:

     Mr. Li Wenming 
     Tel:   [phone]
     Email: [e-mail]
     Web:   http://www.halalfair.org