Food Ingredients China 2026
One of Asia's largest, most authoritative trade shows for the food additives and ingredients industry
Time & Location
Mar 17, 2026, 9:00 AM – Mar 19, 2026, 3:00 PM
National Exhib.&Conv Ctr (Shanghai), China, Shang Hai Shi, Qing Pu Qu, 333, 崧泽大道333号 邮政编码: 201106
About the Event
Event Overview
Dates: March 17–19, 2026
Location: National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC), Shanghai
Scope: The event covered everything from plant extracts and natural functional products to flavorings, dairy solutions, proteins, and machinery.
Post-Show Information: A comprehensive post-show report detailing industry shifts and key supplier outcomes is available through the China Food Additives & Ingredients Association.
Key Themes & Industry Trends
The 2026 exhibition placed a heavy emphasis on several evolving consumer preferences and manufacturing demands in the Asia-Pacific region:
Clean-Label Reformulation: A major push toward replacing synthetic additives with natural, functional animal and plant proteins.
Nutritional Fortification: Innovations featuring functional protein sodas, high-protein ambient dairy products, and plant-based ingredient alternatives.
Sustainable Sourcing: A focus on eco-friendly ingredient production, such as sustainable potato ingredients and upgraded milk solids.
For more details on the exhibitors, technical seminars, and official statistics from the expo, visit the ECHEMI FIC 2026 Coverage.
