2026 Chaozhou Specialty Food Industry Expo
foodmachtech | 2026-07-06 | 1092
From July 17–19, 2026, the 4th Guangdong (Chaozhou) Specialty Food Industry Expo (Chaoshi Expo) will be held at Dongshanhu Modern Industrial Park, Chao'an District, Chaozhou, Guangdong, China.
Under the theme "New-Quality Specialty Foods, Connecting the World," the event is expected to span 80,000 square meters, bringing together more than 1,200 exhibitors and showcasing over 20,000 products across specialty foods, food processing machinery, packaging equipment, smart manufacturing technologies, and supply chain services.
Backed by Chaozhou's well-established food manufacturing industry, the expo has evolved beyond a regional food exhibition into a professional platform for product showcasing, business matchmaking, and industry networking. It provides food manufacturers, distributors, buyers, and equipment suppliers with opportunities to explore new partnerships and market opportunities.
Event Overview
| Item | Details |
| Event | 2026 4th Guangdong (Chaozhou) Specialty Food Industry Expo (Chaoshi Expo) |
| Theme | New-Quality Specialty Foods, Connecting the World |
| Feature | "Exhibition + Factory Visit" model, leveraging Chaozhou's industrial cluster |
| Date | July 17–19, 2026 |
| Venue | Dongshanhu Modern Industrial Park, Chao'an District, Chaozhou, Guangdong, China |
Event Highlights
- Exhibition + Factory Visits
The expo continues its signature "Exhibition + Factory Visit" model, allowing buyers and equipment suppliers not only to visit the exhibition but also to tour local food manufacturing facilities and gain first-hand insights into production processes and equipment requirements.
- Built Around an Industrial Cluster
The exhibition brings together manufacturers of confectionery, preserved fruits, bakery products, seasonings, and other specialty foods, alongside packaging, food machinery, and supply chain providers, creating efficient business networking opportunities across the value chain.
- Connecting Businesses to Global Markets
With an international focus, the event plans to welcome overseas buyers, cross-border e-commerce platforms, and international trade organizations, providing new opportunities for export-oriented food companies and equipment suppliers.
- Food, Packaging and Machinery in One Venue
Visitors can explore specialty food products alongside food processing equipment, packaging machinery, automation technologies, and related industrial solutions, making the event a convenient one-stop sourcing platform.
- Business Matching and Industry Events
In addition to the exhibition, the expo will feature business matchmaking sessions, industry forums, and relevant events designed to facilitate collaboration between food manufacturers and equipment suppliers.
Product Categories
According to the organizers, the exhibition will cover multiple sectors across the food industry value chain.
| Exhibition Zone | Featured Products |
|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | Confectionery, preserved fruits, bakery products, snack foods, seasonings, beverages, prepared foods and more |
| Food Processing & Packaging | Food processing machinery, packaging equipment, coding and marking systems, filling and sealing machines, packaging printing equipment, beverage filling systems, packaging materials, barcode printing equipment and related solutions |
More than a traditional food exhibition, the Chaoshi Expo emphasizes the integration of the entire food industry value chain. For food processing and packaging equipment suppliers, it offers an opportunity to connect directly with specialty food manufacturers, gain insights into evolving production needs, and explore new business opportunities in one of China's leading regional food manufacturing clusters.
Disclaimer: This article is compiled from publicly available information for reference only. Exhibition schedules and event details are subject to the latest announcements from the organizers.
