—— Building a New Future for the Healthy Food Industry Together
ShanghaiJune 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The three-day 27th Health & Natural Ingredients, Food Ingredients Exhibition (Hi & Fi Asia-China 2026, hereinafter referred to as the “FiA Food Ingredients Exhibition”) successfully concluded on June 17 at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai). As an annual benchmark event for the Asian food health and ingredients industry, this exhibition was co-hosted by Informa Markets, the China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines and Health Products, and Shanghai Bohua International Exhibition Co., Ltd. Under the core theme of “Ingredients Renewed for Innovation, Health Driven for the Future,” it brought together global industry elites to witness the innovative achievements and development trends of the food health industry.
Record-Breaking Scale, Six-Exhibition Synergy Building a Full Industry Chain Ecosystem
This exhibition achieved a dual breakthrough in scale and influence, joining forces with the China International Health Products Exhibition, the Asia Natural and Nutritional Supplements Exhibition, the Shanghai International Starch and Derivatives Exhibition, the Shanghai International Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Exhibition, and the Asia Organic Industry Exhibition to create a complete industry chain loop from raw materials to end products. The total exhibition area exceeded 200,000 square meters, attracting over 2,500 exhibitors from more than 30 countries and regions worldwide. Concurrent exhibitions shared 100,798 domestic and international visitors, an 8.3% increase from 2025, setting a new historical high.
The product range comprehensively covered all categories, including healthy natural ingredients, new food ingredients, functional food ingredients, food additives, beverage ingredients, food additives, plant and animal extracts, spices and seasonings, and pet food ingredients, presenting the industry with a feast of technological innovation, product displays, and business matchmaking.
2026 FiA Food Ingredients Exhibition Scene
A Gathering of Premium Products to Build an Innovation Matrix
This year’s FiA focused on six hot sectors: probiotics, flavor enhancement, sports nutrition, the silver economy, oral beauty, and new food ingredients. It assembled industry giants and innovative enterprises from both domestic and international markets, including AB-BIOTICS, AMICOGEN, ALLIANCE, BGG, Fonterra, GIVAUDAN, Gnosis by Lesaffre, Golden Omega, HSF, KERRY, Lonza, Nexira, SABINSA, COFCO, Yihai Kerry, Angel Yeast, Bloomage Biotechnology, Mengniu, Freda, Baolingbao, Bailong Chuangyuan, Layn, Jinhe Group, Huakang, Yingxuan, Luhua Biotechnology, Bright Moon Seaweed, Yantai Shuangta, Dongxiao Biotechnology, Shenghe Biotechnology, Kangpu, Hubei Ruibang, Jiantai, Hainan Huayan, Shengmeinuo, Shankang, Hubei Hege, Runpu, Xingguang Shouchuang, Shanghai Nord, Jiahe, Guoxin Xielian, Zhejiang Shangfang, AB Enzymes, Shanghai Licheng, Tiantianhao, Dongfang Protein, Kangjing Ocean, Huiwen, Jianyuan, Yilun Flavors, Odema, Hehe, Hengding, Nanpai, Jiannuo (listed in no particular order), among other well-known domestic and international companies. They showcased innovative achievements in natural extracts, functional ingredients, and food additives, building a one-stop display system covering food ingredients, health nutrition, and processing and packaging.
Furthermore, the internationalization of this exhibition was further enhanced. The official Moroccan pavilion brought high-quality carob ingredients, organic saffron, and nut oils for centralized display. Meanwhile, leveraging favorable policies between China and Brazil, many Brazilian local raw material enterprises proactively expanded into the Chinese market, allowing specialty products like açaí and propolis to further expand their presence in China.
Scenes from Some Booths at the 2026 FiA Food Ingredients Exhibition
Fi China Innovation Awards Announced
The highly anticipated Fi Innovation Awards ceremony was grandly held on June 15. This year’s Fi Innovation Awards received over 60 product entries from more than 40 companies, competing fiercely. After rigorous screening and evaluation by a professional jury, the following companies stood out for their outstanding innovation capabilities and exceptional product performance:
Fi Food Health Innovation Award
- Awarded Product: Akkermansia muciniphila (Inactivated) AKM Lab-01®
- Awarded Company: Moon (Guangzhou) Biotech Co., Ltd.
Fi Food Technology Innovation Award
- Awarded Product: Lactoferrin
- Awarded Company: Inner Mongolia Mengniu Dairy (Group) Co., Ltd.
Fi Plant-Based Ingredient Innovation Award
- Awarded Product: RiviK2® Vitamin K2
- Awarded Company: Shanghai Licheng Nutrition Technology Co., Ltd.
Fi Sustainable Development Innovation Award
- Awarded Product: Ovomet® Eggshell Membrane Extract
- Awarded Company: Shanyi Food (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
Fi Food Processing and Manufacturing Innovation Award
- Awarded Product: Intelligent Truck Loading Robot + 3D Vision Depalletizing Robot
- Awarded Company: Hangzhou Lingzhi Technology Digital Equipment Co., Ltd.
This year’s Innovation Awards not only affirmed the R&D strength of the winning companies but will also drive the entire healthy food ingredients industry towards higher quality and more sustainable development.
Scene from the Fi Innovation Awards Ceremony
Professional Forums Leading Industry Thought
During the three-day exhibition period, the FiA Food Ingredients Exhibition, in collaboration with the Shanghai Food Additives and Ingredients Industry Association, the Zhejiang Food Additives and Ingredients Industry Association, the China Stevia Association, the Shanghai Food Society, the ISSN International Society of Sports Nutrition, GOED, the China Condiment Industry Association, the US-China Health Products Association, the Shanghai Jiao Tong University Plant Biotechnology Research Center, the Hefei Nutrition Society, Foodmate.net, Food Research and Development, FDL Digital Food Insights & Digital Food Materials, and Dao Fuzi Venture Capital, among other authoritative institutions and industry media, planned dozens of professional forums. Inviting nearly 150 industry experts, these forums focused on hot topics such as medicine and food homology, pet nutrition, probiotic industry development, natural sweetener innovation, functional food ingredient innovation, functional foods, weight management, sports nutrition, health consumer market analysis, natural food ingredients, ingredient industry innovation and development, new protein commercialization, oral anti-aging, the silver economy, and microecological health management, sharing cutting-edge insights.
Scenes from Some Forums at the 2026 FiA Food Ingredients Exhibition
Business Matchmaking Fostering Industry Cooperation
During the exhibition, the atmosphere for business negotiations was vibrant. The Overseas Ingredient Buyer Matchmaking Event provided exhibitors with valuable opportunities for face-to-face discussions with over 20 international buyers from Thailand, Russia, Colombia, Myanmar, Ukraine, and other countries, facilitating more than 200 precise matchmaking sessions. This offered exhibitors precious opportunities to connect with quality distributor channels and expand into international markets, with many companies reaching cooperation intentions on-site.
Numerous exhibitors stated that through this exhibition, they not only showcased their latest products and technologies but also met a large number of high-quality clients and partners, providing strong support for expanding their markets and enhancing brand influence.
Scene from the Overseas Ingredient Buyer Matchmaking Event at the 2026 FiA Food Ingredients Exhibition
Conclusion, Not Farewell; Looking Forward to Reunion
The 27th Health & Natural Ingredients, Food Ingredients Exhibition has successfully concluded, but our industry exploration and innovation never stop. Here, we extend our sincerest thanks to all the domestic and international trade associations, exhibitors, sponsors, professional visitors, media friends, and hardworking staff who participated in and supported this exhibition.
We will continue to enhance the quality and service level of the exhibition, building a more professional and efficient exchange platform for the global food and health ingredients industry. We look forward to meeting you again at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai) from June 22-24, 2027, to witness the new developments in the healthy food industry together.