The Victam Corporation proudly concluded the 16th edition
of VICTAM Asia and GRAPAS Asia 2024, in co-location with Health &
Nutrition Asia, with a record-breaking attendance of 8,722 trade visitors
from 73 countries.
The event, held from March 12 – 14 at BITEC in Bangkok, welcomed
315 international exhibitors from the animal feed, pet food, and aqua
feed, as well as the rice, grain and flour processing industries. This
year's event showcased an array of innovations and facilitated
key industry connections, underscoring its role as Asia's most
comprehensive exhibition for these sectors.
VICTAM Asia and GRAPAS Asia experienced an unprecedented 42.5%
increase in visitors from the last edition in 2022. This growth indicates
the growing interest and importance of the event in the sector. This
edition's success marks a significant milestone in the industry's recovery
from the Corona period, showcasing resilience and renewed post-pandemic
growth.
The exhibition was honored to host a diverse array of industry
leaders and decision-makers, including top executives from over 40 leading
companies such as AMP International, Bogasari, Cargill, and CPF Worldwide.
The organization also welcomed ASEAN investors, presidents of relevant
associations, ambassadors, and university professors.
During the exhibition, visitors could also attend a high-quality
and extensive conference and technical seminar program. A total of 141
speakers from 14 countries delivered compelling presentations on a wide
range of topics, ranging from the future of livestock feed to
innovations in shrimp farming, feed safety, and milling technology.
The Victam Foundation hosted the 3rd International Feed
Technology Congress (IFTC) with Wageningen University. Chairman was
Professor Leo den Hartog and Dr. Mai Anh Khoa (Thai Nguyen University –
Vietnam), dr. Nazri Nayan (Universiti Putra Malaysia), dr. Pairat Srichana (CP
Group), and Dr. Thomas van der Poel (WUR) spoke about the developments
and challenges in the ASEAN feed industry.
Another interesting conference was the “Flour Milling
Maximized”, where the continuous transformation of the wheat processing
industry was discussed by Adi Witono (Bogasari), Peer Hansen (Eye-Grain
Aps.), Sirichai Songsermpong (Kasetsart University) among others.
During the Thai Feed Mill Association (TFMA) conference, Mr.
Pornsil Patchrintanakul (President TFMA), Dr. Witthawat Songsujaritkul
(Trouw Nutrition Thailand), Mr. Amnat Chidthaisong (King Mongkut’s
University of Technology Thonburi) spoke about modernizing and exploring
the future of livestock feed in 2024 and managing the carbon footprint in
feed. After the conference, there was a greet and meet between the Thai
feed millers and exhibitors, where millers could address their needs and
challenges in their feed mills.
The "Networking Night" at VICTAM Asia successfully
brought together over 250 industry professionals, including leadership
from the Thai Pet Product Industry Association (TPIA) and more than 40
media representatives from Thailand and abroad. This event served as
a platform for attendees to connect with leading exhibitors and discuss
the latest technological advancements in the livestock industry,
demonstrating significant interest and engagement across the global
community. The next edition of VICTAM Asia and GRAPAS Asia together with
Health & Nutrition Asia is scheduled for March 10 – 12, 2026, at
BITEC, Bangkok. For more details, please visit
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