The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Bangkok and the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce hosted an exclusive welcome reception on Tuesday 16 September 2025 at the Norwegian Ambassador’s Residence, bringing together Norwegian and Thai stakeholders in the food supplement industry.
The event, titled “Welcome Reception – Bridging the Norwegian and Thai Food Supplement Communities”, was held on the eve of Vitafoods Asia 2025, which takes place from 17 to 19 September at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok.
Norway’s Ambassador to Thailand, Astrid Emilie Helle, opened the evening with welcoming remarks, followed by Axel Blom, President of the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce. A keynote address was delivered by Waliga Snongkhun, Food and Drug Officer at Thailand’s Food and Drug Administration, who presented Thailand’s regulatory requirements for food supplements.
Norwegian companies showcased at the reception included Epax, GC Rieber, Noromega, SalmoFer by Leroy Seafood, and Zooca, all recognized for their expertise in omega-3 and marine-based ingredients. Their presentations offered Thai distributors, authorities, and industry professionals insights into new products and collaboration opportunities.
According to the organizers, the reception successfully fostered dialogue and created a platform for building stronger ties between the Norwegian suppliers and Thailand’s nutraceutical community. More than 50 participants attended the event.
Source: NorCham
