Shanghai food trade show targets 180 000 global visitors
The 29th Shanghai Global Food Trade Show covers 200 000 square metres hosting 3 500 exhibitors and expecting 180 000 visitors from November 10 to 12
Shanghai hosts its annual Global Food Trade Show from November 10-12, 2026 at the New International Expo Centre. Spanning 200,000 square meters, the event attracts over 3,500 high-quality exhibitors and anticipates more than 180,000 professional buyers from the entire food-and-beverage industry. Seven concurrent exhibitions at the venue create robust cross-industry synergy.
The International Trade Fair for Wine & Spirits launches themed zones like Fine Wine Club and a dedicated spirit area, providing immersive tasting experiences to meet the demand for casual social drinking. The 42nd Shanghai International Franchise Exhibition brings together 150+ chain brands and attracts 25,000 potential investors.
Concurrent forums and brand roadshows streamline franchisor-entrepreneur matchmaking. The Shanghai International Canned Food and Raw Materials Machinery and Equipment Expo 2026 launches seven featured sub-zones covering retail, pet-food, and catering use canned goods. Industry forums share technical updates and market insights for the canned food supply chain.
Salon du Chocolat Shanghai offers chocolate fashion shows, craft competitions, and tasting workshops, tracing the journey from cocoa beans to premium chocolate. The 2026 China (Shanghai) International Fruit and Vegetable Trade Fair introduces a smart agriculture and sustainable development pavilion. The Global Geographical Indication & Regional Brand Agricultural Products Expo showcases premium GI agricultural goods to boost sourcing efficiency.
Finally, the Shanghai International Gift, Cultural and Creative Products and Home Furnishings Exhibition highlights innovative food-gift crossover concepts, with rich industry forums exploring gift-box upgrades and brand growth in fast-changing consumer trends. One-visit access to all events allows buyers to efficiently source diverse F&B products while exhibitors gain expanded brand exposure and multi-channel business opportunities.
Together, FHC and its seven parallel expos create a landmark annual trading hub for the global food and beverage industries.
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