Global food and beverage elites gather in Pengcheng for the 2026 World Food (Shenzhen) Expo, which will kick off on April 27th

⏰ 2026-04-22 Source: Browse:0

The 5th World Food (Shenzhen) Expo (Anuga Select China), jointly organized by the Cologne Exhibition in Germany, the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Food, Soil and Livestock, and the Shenzhen Retail Industry Association, will be grandly held at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian) from April 27 to 29, 2026. As the annual trade event for the food and beverage industry in southern China, this exhibition inherits Anuga's global resources and excellent quality, and creates a professional business platform that connects the world and empowers industries.

1、 Core Overview of the Exhibition

1. Full name of the exhibition: Anuga Select China, the 5th World Food (Shenzhen) Expo;

2. Date: April 27-29, 2026 (Thursday to Saturday);

3. Venue: Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center (Futian);

4. Organizer: Cologne Exhibition (Beijing) Co., Ltd., China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Food, Soil and Livestock, Shenzhen Retail Industry Association;

5. Official website: https://www.anuga-cn.com ；

6. Exhibition theme: Gathering global cuisine and discussing vibrant markets together.

2、 Exhibition scale and core categories

1. Scale upgrade: This exhibition is expected to have an exhibition area of over 30000 square meters, attracting more than 800 exhibitors from over 40 countries and regions around the world. The expected number of professional visitors is 30000, which is a comprehensive increase in scale compared to previous exhibitions;

2. Core categories: Focusing on 11 major areas, covering sweet and snack foods, meat and meat products, seafood and frozen foods, pre made meals, dairy products, fine food, green and healthy food, coffee and tea drinks, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), food and beverage technology, catering services and technology, fully meeting the purchasing needs of buyers from different channels.

3、 Exhibition lineup layout

1. International lineup: Renowned brands from countries and regions such as Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and South Korea make collective appearances, showcasing cutting-edge international food innovation achievements and distinctive flavors;

2. Local forces: Jiangxi, Hunan, Shaanxi, Liaoning and other provinces organize local exhibition groups, leading local leading food enterprises to exhibit local specialty foods, time-honored brand products and innovative foods, forming a "international+local" dual wheel driving pattern, and promoting domestic and international industrial exchange.

4、 Supporting professional activities

1. Industry Forum: Invite global food industry experts, corporate executives, and procurement representatives to conduct in-depth discussions on popular topics such as "innovative trends in the food industry," "high-quality development of the pre packaged food industry," "upgrading of green and healthy food consumption," and "new opportunities for cross-border food trade," interpreting policies and sharing cutting-edge concepts;

2. Business docking: Build a precise docking platform, organize supply and demand negotiation meetings, one-on-one procurement docking, new product launch events, and other activities to help exhibitors and buyers efficiently dock, complement resources, and achieve win-win cooperation;

3. Featured Activities: Simultaneously hold events such as "Taste the Seasons - East West Culinary Challenge", "Innova X ACH 2026 Innovation Pioneer Award for Food and Beverage Trends", and cooking tastings of specialty ingredients from various countries to enrich the exhibition content and enhance the participation experience.

5、 The core significance of the exhibition

This exhibition is based in Shenzhen, radiates to southern China, and connects the world. As a highly influential food industry exhibition in southern China, it will further integrate global food industry resources, promote innovative development and cross-border integration of the industry, and help promote high-quality development of the food industry in southern China. At the same time, it will bring consumers more global high-quality food choices and enrich citizens' food culture and life.

6、 Progress in Exhibition Preparation