HKTDC did a great job at this wine fair as it brought many activities, including sponsorship opportunities for wine networking. During the fair, I received about 200 business cards. Over half of them have potential for collaboration, including some hotel groups, private clubs, financial institutions, European treasure groups, educational institutions, and local sports associations. They mainly come from Malaysia, South Asia, and Japan, with a small number from Europe, such as Switzerland and Scotland. We also contacted the Hong Kong Association of Gifted Education Teachers.

This year, we established over ten new connections at the fair, including buyers from Chinese Mainland and South Korea who ordered our sample products. On the first day, we contacted two Indonesian buyers arranged by the organizers, and they showed interest in our glass packaging services. From our conversation, I could tell that they were very well-prepared. I hope to discuss further with them. HKTDC’s arrangements have brought us new customer opportunities.

I've noticed that the event features several booths for German and Australian exhibitors, and I've identified a few promising vendors. We are currently in discussions with a German exhibitor named MO.RHE.NA about a potential collaboration in 2025 to supply restaurants in Hong Kong.

I was pleasantly surprised by the fair today; I discovered a notable number of red wine customers from Xinjiang, which is a promising opportunity. We have observed an increasing demand for Chinese wines, prompting our desire to learn more. I believe the quality of Chinese wine is commendable, though the pricing is often on the higher side. During my visits to various booths, I learned that some producers have adjusted their prices in recent years.