Excessive food consumption can lead to various health issues, including cancer, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Changing our approach to food production and consumption by embracing sustainability, such as plant-based diets and organic food, can effectively improve health and combat climate change. The SX Food Festival at the Sustainability Expo 2023 (SX 2023) is the perfect event to learn about sustainable eating and kickstart your journey towards a healthier and more eco-conscious lifestyle.
Spanning over 10,000 square metres at Hall 5-6 on the LG floor of the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) from 29 September to 8 October 2023, the SX Food Festival is a culinary haven where more than 120 restaurants and renowned street food vendors serve up delicious delights. The theme, “Thai Street Food Museum,” transports visitors to iconic contemporary landmarks in Bangkok, Phuket Old Town, and other significant Thai cities, all within one location.
Esteemed celebrity chefs, including Chef Natawoot “Off” Thammaphan, Chef Pruek Sumpantaworaboot, Chef Arttasit “Big” Pattanasatienkul, Chef Natnicha “Ploy” Boonlerd, Chef Paweenuch “Kaew” Yodpreechawijit, and many more, are on hand to demonstrate healthy cooking techniques and innovative ways to utilise leftovers, reducing food waste while serving delectable dishes in line with the concept of Zero-Waste Cooking.
Visitors can explore a variety of healthy beverages from Thai Beverage Public Company Limited (ThaiBev) and other leading food and beverage companies. Learn about various food innovations, future food trends, and alternative protein sources provided by Charoen Pokphand Foods Public Company Limited (CPF) and Thai Union Group Public Company Limited (TU). Additionally, enjoy consultations and networking opportunities courtesy of SPACE-F, Thailand’s pioneering food technology startup incubator and growth programme. The festival also features barista robot demonstrations and interactive games designed to enhance understanding of food waste.
The festival showcases innovations in food and beverage production, processing, and preparation from both government and private sectors. These innovations include closed-system vertical vegetable greenhouses using artificial sunlight, innovative coconut processing products, waste management and disposal processes in dairy cow farms, sugarcane drip irrigation systems, and more.
The event hosts a Food Waste Station where visitors can learn how to separate waste for recycling, and there’s even a machine that converts food waste into bio-fertilizer. Knowledgeable staff are available to provide guidance on waste separation.
The SX Food Festival is an integral part of SX 2023, the ASEAN’s largest sustainability exposition, now in its fourth consecutive year with the theme “Good Balance, Better World.” Organised by five prominent sustainability business organisations, including Frasers Property (Thailand) Public Company Limited, PTT Global Chemical Public Company Limited or GC, SCG, Thai Beverage Public Company Limited, and Thai Union Group Public Company Limited, the event boasts the collaboration of over 100 organisations, 250 speakers, and 500 regional and global sustainable business networks. Approximately 320,000 attendees are expected over the 10-day event.
SX 2023 will focus on “Sufficiency for Sustainability,” encouraging visitors to participate in and embrace sustainable practices and knowledge through a series of informative seminars. Leading local and global companies will showcase sustainability trends and innovations in the eight major zones, with five located on the G floor and the remainder, including SX Food Festival, SX Marketplace, and SX Kids Zone, situated on the LG floor.
The “SEP Inspiration” zone offers visitors insights from pioneers and practitioners in sustainable development, drawing from the sufficiency economy philosophy of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).
The “Better Me” zone provides knowledge on food innovation, healthcare, and longevity. Meanwhile, the “Better Living” zone highlights projects related to a circular economy that leads to achieving net-zero emissions.
The “Better Community” zone showcases a society united in creating equality, featuring urban green spaces, housing for the disadvantaged, and sustainable community development models.
In the “Better World” zone, visitors will encounter an SX landmark and art exhibition reflecting sustainability perspectives from local and inter-national artists.
The “SX Food Festival” zone offers food under the theme “Thai Street Food Museum.” Visitors can savour dishes created by celebrity chefs practicing the technique of zero-waste cooking.
The last two zones, “SX Marketplace” with 200 shops offering environmentally innovative products and community goods, and “SX Kids Zone,” provide a creative learning space for sustainable development in various topics, including Sustainable Development Goals, clean energy, recycling, and ocean preservation. The Kids Zone features engaging and creative learning activities for children.
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore Sustainability Expo 2023, ASEAN’s largest sustainable development exhibition. Three zones – SX Food Festival, SX Marketplace and SX Kids Zone – will kick off earlier on 29 September 2023 at LG floor, QSNCC. Discover the world of sustainable cuisine at SX Food Festival, 10:00-20:00 hrs. Shop at SX Marketplace showcasing a variety of environmental innovation products, sustainable living designs, and environmentally friendly community products. Create your own crafts with Bangkok Post’s papier-mache activity specially designed to promote classic art techniques, encourage upcycling and foster sustainability awareness among the young generation. Papier-mache activity will take place at the SX Kids Zone on Sunday 8 October, 11:00-12:00 hrs. and 15:00-16:00 hrs.
For more information and updates, please visit www.sustainabilityexpo.com or www.facebook.com/SX.SustainabilityExpo.
