Bahrain to host chocolate and coffee expo

A new international exhibition focused on chocolate and coffee will debut in Bahrain later this year.

Manufacturers and suppliers from around the world are expected to take part in Bahrain's inaugural Chocolate and Coffee Exhibition and Festival, which is taking place from September 1-3.

Organiser Events Starts' executive director Yasmin Jamal said that a number of companies from the Middle East, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon, have confirmed their attendance, while talks are ongoing with companies from Britain, Russia, Egypt and Tunisia.

The exhibition will be held at Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre, from 10am to 10pm.