Bangkok--12 Jul--Spark Communications
The art of eating has taken on a new meaning as Central Food Retail Co. Ltd., the operator of Central Food Hall, Tops Market, Tops Super, marketplace by Tops and Tops Supermarket bring ‘Tastes of the USA - The Exhibition of Tastes’ in conjunction with renowned Thai artist Khun Ong, Kongpat Sakdapitak, who has created unique art works from packaging from some of the 2,000 products available in Central Food Retail stores.
“We believe that the association of foods & arts is most fitting in customer modern lifestyle. The company always provide our customers with new and exciting shopping experience. And for this event, they can entertain themselves with a variety of products as well as entertain their senses with mini art exhibition in our stores. And that truly create a unique shopping experiences.” says Mr. Ian Pye, President of Central Food Retail Co., Ltd.
Internationally recognized, artist Kongpat has won over 50 awards for his unique brand of eye catching art that ranges from pocket book illustrations to uniquely imaginative interior design. Teaming up with Central Food Retail, artist Kongpat has created unique artwork from American food wrapping and packaging that reflects the art, fashion and music pulp culture of America. Artist Kongpat’s pieces depict symbols of freedom and self expression like the USA flag, ‘plugging in’ to the American TV culture, Walt Disney’s world famous American mascot, Mickey mouse and the hopes and dreams of a better life represented in a New York symbolic skyscraper.
The Agricultural Counselor, US Embassy, Mr. Rodrick McSherry commented on the benefits of events like this for commercial ties between Thailand and America. “This exhibition of American food culture helps promote awareness of the variety of quality food products and brands available from the United States and encourages global standards of quality, which benefits customers and the whole industry.”
New specially discounted imported food items from the USA are available at 28 Central Food Retail outlets and include good old American favourites like Hershey’s chocolate, movie popcorn, imported butterball turkeys and sirloin steaks, alcoholic drinks like Jim Beam and Jack Daniel’s plus fresh organic products like blueberry muesli, ground coffee from Seattle and quality fruit from California, including grapes, plums, pluot, peaches and blueberries.
With every purchase of US products of 350 baht, the customer is eligible to join the lucky draw for the accommodation package of 2 days 1 night at Hard Rock Pattaya Hotel, total 10 prizes.
The “Tastes of USA” fair will be held at Central Food Hall at Chidlom, Tops Market at Nana Square, marketplace by Tops at Phuket Festival, Bangna, Sukhumvit 19, Sukhumvit 24, Thonglor, Piyarom, Silom Complex, All Seasons Place, Chiangmai Airport, Kard Suan Kaew, Had Yai, and Samui, and Tops Supermarket at Ladprao, Pinklao, Nanglingee, Sukapibal 3, Rama 2, Rama 3, Pattaya, Sriracha, Ratchada, , Sukhumvit 41, Rangsit, Rattanathibet, Phuket, and South Pattaya.
For more information, please contact:
Sukiet Kittitammachote Central Food Retail Co., Ltd.
Tel: 02 937 1700 Ext. 817 Fax: 02 937 1626 Mobile: 01 644 9341 Email: [email protected]
Nick Davies or Kalayapas
Spark Communications
Tel: 02 653 2717-9, 09 832 8320Fax: 02 653 2720Email: [email protected] , [email protected]
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