Bahrain "Chocolate and coffee" exhibition opens

Manama, Dec. 8 (BNA): CEO of Bahrain Tourism and Exhibition Authority, Shaikh Khalid Bin Hamoud Al Khalifa, opened Bahrain "Chocolate & coffee" exhibition and festival began at Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centrer. There has been an overwhelming response from the chocolate and coffee manufacturers and the dealers from the Middle east region for the inaugural "Chocolate & coffee" exhibition and festival to be held in Bahrain from December 8 to 10, said the oraganiser Events Staarts. A number of 50 leading players in the chocolate and coffee industry have booked their places at the Bahrain International Exhibition Centrer and conferences for the debut event, remarked Yasmin Jamal, its executive director. Besides the chocolate and coffee manufacturers, the list includes some of the top hospitality groups, in addition to representatives of the global chocolate companies in the region (franchisees), who aim to boost their brands' presence in the Gulf and the Arab market, and also strengthen communication with their customers. "We are working to attract the local manufacturers along with shops that offer many luxury foreign brands mainly produced in many countries" she added.