FHC Shanghai Global Food Trade Show is an important platform for international food and catering industry trade exchanges, as well as an important gateway and showcase for global food enterprises to enter the Chinese market. The exhibition is hosted by the All China Bakery Association, Shanghai Restaurants Cuisine Association and Shanghai Sinoexpo Informa Markets International Exhibition Co., Ltd; jointly organized by the China Chamber of Commerce of Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products (CFNA); and with support from China Canned Food Industry Association, China Aquatic Products Processing and Marketing Alliance, Zhejiang Hotel Association, Jiangsu Province Dining Profession Association, Shandong Tourism Hotel Association, Zhejiang Times International Exhibition & Service Co., Ltd., the FHC Shanghai Global Food Festival has been successfully held for 27 sessions.

Looking back at the previous edition of the FHC Shanghai Global Food Festival, a total of 171,828 professional visitors from both domestic and international markets participated. These visitors covered a wide range of industry segments, including importers, distributors/agents, supermarkets and convenience stores, e-commerce/new retail, hotels, food and beverage (coffee and beverages), bakery and confectionery, and chain operations. This year, the event implemented a ticketing system to promote high-quality audience development. Despite this, the number of visitors still achieved a 10.96% year-on-year growth, demonstrating a balance between quantity and quality.

Among the attendees, 5,611 international professional visitors, representing a 15.22% increase compared to 2023. These visitors came from 98 countries and regions, including Europe, the United States, Australia, Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, the Philippines, Russia, Asia, and Mongolia. They engaged in collaborative discussions with exhibitors from 51 countries and regions to explore business opportunities together.