THAIFEX - HOREC ASIA Announces HORECA Innovation Award Winners

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The inaugural THAIFEX - HOREC Innovation Awards deliver insights into the latest game-changing sustainable products and solutions that are elevating standards in the HORECA sector.

THAIFEX - HOREC Asia, a leading event for the HORECA sector in Asia, proudly announces nine trailblazing winners of the THAIFEX - HOREC Innovation Awards. In an unprecedented showcase of ingenuity and sustainability, the winners are setting new benchmarks by revolutionising service with aspects such as contactless technology, digital guest experiences, energy efficiency, and food waste solutions.

The THAIFEX – HOREC Innovation Awards celebrate high excellence in effectiveness, efficiency, innovation, and user benefits across nine product categories: Bakery and Ice-Cream, Cafe and Bar, Cleaning and Laundry, Dining, Furnishing, Kitchen, Services, Tech, and Wellness. Out of 300 entries, judges meticulously selected 27 finalists and ultimately crowned 9 winners, highlighting the most outstanding innovations within the sector.

The nine Award-Winning innovations are:

  1. UNOX Cheftop-X™, a powerful combi oven from UNOX that features AI-driven operations, efficient energy use, and intuitive hyper-connection features.
  2. Eureka Prometheus, a coffee grinder known for its low retention and high-speed grind, ideal for high-volume use. WiFi connectivity allows remote management over grinding settings and machine performance.
  3. HOBART FX and FP Series HOBART FX and FP Series, an under-counter dishwasher featuring a “Cutlery Premium” that eliminates the need for a manual polishing process, lowering labour costs, saving space, and perfecting hygiene by washing and polishing with just one machine.
  4. Cimbali Group M200, a coffee machine that melds ergonomic engineering and precision thermal control.
  5. Merrychef conneX 16, a compact, energy-efficient high-speed oven that connects to a cloud solution for remote operation management. Delivers comprehensive usage statistics for performance monitoring.
  6. Kenkoon Relax Chair Weave Rope, a chair that offers outdoor durability with its weather-resistant, oil-coated teakwood and strong rope weave.
  7. Thai Hand Spa Management System, a web-based ERP system for managing spa operations, including bookings, sales, and data analytics.
  8. Carpigiani Synthesis 2H, a modular system for producing and serving gelato with customisable consistency and temperature settings, eliminating the need for separate freezer showcases.
  9. Visbody 3D Body Scan, a comprehensive body analysis, integrating measurements and assessments for personalised health insights.

At the THAIFEX - HOREC Xperiential Zone, attendees can discover these pioneering innovations alongside a diverse range of products and solutions that have been tailored for the HORECA industry. Each offering not only aims to cut operational costs and reduce manpower dependency but also embodies advancements in quality, technology, design and sustainability, addressing current industry challenges and setting new industry benchmarks. The THAIFEX - HOREC Xperiential Zone provides an immersive experience for visitors to engage with these innovative solutions, offering a glimpse into the future of hospitality. Experts will be on hand to discuss the intricacies and applications of each product.

Viwat Vongpiwat, Country Manager, Thailand and Indochina for Hobart, said, “We are thrilled to accept this award and delighted to announce that at THAIFEX – HOREC Asia 2024 we will have the world premiere launch of the Cutlery Premium feature in the Hobart FX and FP series. Our latest innovation in under-counter dishwashing is poised to revolutionise the industry landscape, and we are confident in the transformative impact it will have.”

In appreciation of their accolade, William Fletcher, VP of Sales for the Southeast Asia and Australasia region at Welbilt, said, “We are thrilled to showcase at THAIFEX – HOREC Asia, where we expect to build meaningful connections with the industry and demonstrate Welbilt and Merrychef’s commitment to innovation. We invite you to visit THAIFEX - HOREC Asia and explore leading innovations, including the Merrychef conneX 12e, a countertop high-speed oven with built-in connectivity tailored for the Asian market.”
To learn more about THAIFEX - HOREC Asia or to register attendance, please visit thaifex-horec.asia.

About THAIFEX - HOREC Asia

THAIFEX - HOREC Asia is a leading event for the hospitality industry in Asia, showcasing the latest innovations and trends in the HORECA sector. With a focus on sustainability, efficiency, and technological advancements, THAIFEX - HOREC Asia aims to drive the industry towards a more sustainable and prosperous future.

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Organisers 

Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Thailand
The Department of International Trade Promotion is committed to providing excellent service to Thai entrepreneurs in international business, including trade facility, cost reduction, value creation of goods and services, providing consultation for overseas market access and maintenance, as well as close cooperation with the private sector to promote Thailand as a major gateway of Asia. http://www.ditp.go.th/ 

Thai Chamber of Commerce
The Thai Chamber of Commerce represents as the Thai private sector to facilitate business and trade as well as to serve as the central coordinating agency between the government and private sector, and also helps to promote trade, business and economic cooperation including, build relationships between Thai and partner countries at the bilateral and multilateral level as well as plays a proactive role in representing the interests of the local Thai business community. https://www.thaichamber.org/

Koelnmesse Asia Pacific – Global Competence in Food and FoodTec
Koelnmesse is an international leader in organising food fairs and events regarding food and beverage processing. Trade fairs such as the Anuga, ISM and Anuga FoodTec are established world leaders. Koelnmesse not only organises food and food technology trade fairs in Cologne, Germany but also in further growth markets around the globe, for example, in Brazil, China, Colombia, India, Italy, Japan, Thailand, the United States and the United Arab Emirates, which have different focuses and contents. These global activities enable us to offer our customers a network of events, which in turn grant access to different markets and thus create a basis for sustainable and stable international business. Further Information is available at: https://www.koelnmesse.com/current-dates/all-trade-fairs/

 

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Faith Lim
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faith.lim@koelnmesse.com.sg