Food & Hospitality Asia 2026

Published: 22 Jul 2026

Overview

Food & Hospitality Asia (FHA) 2026 brought the region’s food, beverage and hospitality industries together in Singapore at a time of growing demand, evolving consumer preferences and rapid innovation across the sector.

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Held from 21 to 24 April 2026 at Singapore EXPO, FHA 2026 marked its largest and most comprehensive edition in a decade. Spanning 10 halls, it reunited three major industry platforms – FHA-Food & Beverage, FHA-HoReCa and ProWine Singapore under one roof. The event welcomed approximately 70,000 industry professionals from about 110 countries and regions, alongside more than 2,750 exhibitors, spanning 18 specialised segments across the food, beverage and hospitality industries.

By connecting exhibitors, buyers, distributors, suppliers and industry leaders from around the world, FHA 2026 reinforced Singapore's role as a trusted gateway to Asia’s food and hospitality markets, and a global meeting place for businesses to discover new products, exchange ideas and build partnerships for long-term growth.

Connecting businesses across Asia Pacific

For international businesses looking to expand across Asia Pacific, FHA 2026 provided a valuable platform to reach and engage buyers, distributors and decision-makers from across the region.

"The fantastic thing about FHA and Singapore is its connectivity," said Indiana Forrest-Bisley, Event Director of FHA at Informa Markets Singapore. "It gives international brands ready access to attendees from different geographies."

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Singapore's accessibility enabled exhibitors and buyers from around the world to Singapore's accessibility enabled exhibitors and buyers from around the world to come together, creating opportunities to build new commercial relationships and explore regional markets. For Lidia Escribano García, Head of Food & Beverage Department at ICEX Spain Export & Investment, Singapore's position as a regional business hub was a key advantage.

"FHA 2026 brings together the most important buyers and distributors from across Asia,” she said. “Our exporters can reach the entire region from here, test interest in Spanish wines and food, and get direct feedback from distributors."

For buyer Felicia Leonata, General Manager of PT Inter Buana Mandiri, Singapore's position as a business hub also enabled valuable business connections. She shared that it was "a good place for having strategic business discussions" and helped her build partnerships with global suppliers.

 

Showcasing innovation across food and hospitality

Innovation was a key theme throughout FHA 2026, with exhibitors showcasing new products, technologies and solutions that are reshaping food service and hospitality. From generative AI and automation to smarter kitchens, seamless payments and data-driven operations.

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Singapore's world-class event infrastructure supported a diverse programme of experiences, from cooking demonstrations and wine tastings to technology showcases, including the FutureFWD stage.

"Singapore's innovation credentials enable us to showcase breakthrough technologies through efforts like our FutureFWD stage," said Forrest-Bisley. "And Singapore EXPO enables us to create those immersive experiences."

For buyers, FHA 2026 offered valuable insights into changing consumer preferences and emerging market trends. Felicia Leonata, General Manager of PT Inter Buana Mandiri, shared that she attended the event to identify products that could respond to the rising demand in Indonesia for premium, healthier and more innovative options.

A trusted environment for meaningful connections

Singapore's reputation as a safe, stable and trusted destination gave delegates the confidence to focus on business discussions, build new relationships and explore different opportunities. "Singapore's reputation for safety is incredibly important to our attendees and our hosted buyers," Forrest-Bisley shared. "It allows them to just focus on business outcomes and nothing else."

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FHA 2026 also provided a platform for conversations on key industry topics, including food security, technology, and supply chain resilience.

Associate Professor Matthew Tan, APEC Chair, Expert Group for Sustainability and APEC Policy Partnership on Food Security, highlighted Singapore's role as "a neutral and trusted environment" for conversations on sensitive topics such as food security.

Creating lasting partnerships beyond the event

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FHA 2026 brought food, beverage and hospitality businesses, buyers, and suppliers together in Singapore, creating opportunities for collaboration that continue after the four-day event.

"FHA 2026 is a catalyst for industry growth," said Forrest-Bisley. "It creates relationships that last, and our suppliers and our hosted buyers can expect relationships to go far beyond the event week."

By combining strong international connectivity, a trusted business environment and world-class event infrastructure, Singapore enabled FHA 2026 to become more than a marketplace for products and solutions. It became a springboard for commercial partnerships, knowledge exchange and long-term growth across Asia's food, beverage and hospitality industries.

Key Event Facts

Approximately

70,000

industry professionals from close to 110 countries and regions, making it the largest FHA in a decade.

More than

2,750

exhibitors across 10 halls at Singapore EXPO, showcasing innovative products and solutions.

Spanned

18

specialised segments across the food, beverage and hospitality landscape, offering attendees opportunities to network, collaborate and discover the latest technologies, products and industry practices.

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