FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show – International Food & Beverage Exhibition in China

FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show is one of China’s major professional trade exhibitions for the food and beverage industry, bringing together manufacturers, brands, importers, exporters, distributors, and professional buyers in Shanghai. The event is particularly relevant to international companies looking to enter the Chinese food market, find distributors or business partners, and expand their sales network in China.

The exhibition covers much more than packaged food. Its scope extends across the food industry supply chain, including meat, seafood, dairy products, coffee and tea, confectionery and chocolate, ingredients, frozen and convenience foods, food processing and packaging machinery, and solutions for restaurants and foodservice businesses.

Main Sectors of FHC Shanghai

Meat and Meat Products

Red meat, poultry, processed meat products, frozen meat, protein products, and processed meat products.

Seafood and Aquatic Products

Fish and seafood, shrimp and shellfish, frozen seafood, processed seafood products, and ingredients for seafood processing.

Imported and International Food

Imported food, international food products, grocery and supermarket products, packaged food, and products for the retail market.

Snacks and Consumer Food Products

Snacks, nuts and dried fruits, biscuits and related products, ready-to-eat products, and packaged foods.

Confectionery and Chocolate

Chocolate, candy and confectionery, bakery confectionery products, chocolate and confectionery ingredients, and specialized dessert products.

Dairy Products and Beverages

Milk and dairy products, cheese and processed dairy products, non-alcoholic beverages, juices and fruit drinks, and health-oriented beverages.

Coffee, Tea and Specialty Beverages

Coffee and coffee beans, coffee equipment and ingredients, tea products, beverage ingredients, and products for cafés and coffee shops.

Bakery Products

Bread and bakery products, cakes and pastries, bakery ingredients, semi-finished products, and products for cafés and restaurants.

Ingredients, Condiments and Oils

Spices and seasonings, sauces, edible oils, food ingredients, additives, and compounds used in food production.

Frozen and Convenience Foods

Frozen foods, semi-prepared products, ready meals, ingredients for commercial kitchens, and products for restaurants and catering businesses.

Hot Pot Ingredients and Equipment

Hot pot ingredients, meat and protein products, sauces and seasonings, restaurant ingredients, and related equipment and supplies.

Healthy, Organic and Functional Foods

Organic food, health-oriented products, functional foods, natural products, and products designed for healthy lifestyles.

Food Processing and Packaging Machinery

Food production and processing machinery, packaging equipment, food production lines, ingredient preparation equipment, and related manufacturing and packaging technologies.

Overall, FHC Shanghai covers a broad range of the food and beverage industry, with specialized areas dedicated to meat and seafood, international food, snacks, dairy and beverages, chocolate, ingredients and condiments, coffee, healthy food, bakery products, frozen food, and food processing machinery.

Who Should Visit FHC Shanghai?

FHC Shanghai is primarily a professional B2B event for companies and professionals involved in food and beverage manufacturing, importing, exporting, distribution, retail, and sourcing. It is also particularly relevant to companies seeking to enter the Chinese market or identify suppliers and business partners in China.

• Food and beverage manufacturers
• Food importers and exporters
• Wholesalers and distributors
• Purchasing managers from retail chains
• Supermarkets and large retailers
• Food trading companies
• Restaurant owners and managers
• Hotels and hospitality businesses
• Catering and foodservice companies
• Coffee and café industry professionals
• Bakery, confectionery, and chocolate manufacturers
• E-commerce and online food retailers
• Procurement and ingredient sourcing managers
• Food machinery manufacturers and suppliers
• Sales representatives and distribution companies
• International buyers and trade representatives

Why Visit FHC Shanghai?

Visiting FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show provides access to a broad range of food and beverage products from China and international markets within one professional trade event. For importers, distributors, and purchasing managers, it provides opportunities to compare products, negotiate directly with manufacturers, and evaluate potential commercial partnerships.

Companies planning to export food products to China can also use the exhibition to better understand the market, evaluate competitors, connect with Chinese importers and distributors, and gain insight into local buyer preferences and market demand.

• Find new manufacturers and suppliers
• Negotiate directly with brands and producers
• Identify Chinese importers and distributors
• Explore opportunities for exporting food products to China
• Compare product prices, quality, and packaging
• Discover new food and beverage brands and products
• Understand emerging food and beverage market trends
• Identify products suitable for import
• Develop sales and distribution networks in China
• Participate in B2B meetings and negotiations
• Explore food processing machinery and technologies

For international companies, FHC Shanghai can support both directions of trade: sourcing food products and suppliers from China, as well as identifying importers and distribution partners for entering the Chinese market.

Importance of Exhibition Stand Design and Construction at FHC Shanghai

At a major food industry event such as FHC Shanghai, where a large number of food and beverage companies and brands compete for professional buyers’ attention, product presentation and visual identity can play an important role.

Professional Exhibition Stand Design and Construction in Shanghai should provide suitable areas for presenting products, packaging, food samples, and the company’s key competitive advantages while clearly communicating its brand identity.

For companies participating to develop exports or find distributors in China, a dedicated business meeting area is also valuable. Combining product displays, sampling areas, and B2B meeting spaces can turn the exhibition stand into an effective environment for marketing and business development.

FHC Shanghai Exhibition Visit Services by Exhibition Makers

A professionally planned visit to FHC Shanghai can help companies identify manufacturers, importers, distributors, products, and new business opportunities within China’s food industry.

Exhibition Makers provides services for companies and professionals visiting FHC Shanghai, including:

• Exhibition registration and entrance pass
• Professional exhibition visit planning
• Hotel reservations and transportation
• Professional Chinese and English interpreters
• B2B meeting coordination
• Pre-exhibition consultation
• Coordination of visits to Chinese factories and companies
• Payment and currency transfer services

With more than 15 years of experience in exhibition services, Exhibition Makers supports food industry companies and professionals from exhibition registration and travel planning to professional visits, business negotiations, supplier identification, and connections with Chinese manufacturers and distributors.