Food & Hospitality Asia 2027

Food & Hospitality Asia (FHA) takes place from 20 to 23 April 2027 at Singapore EXPO, Singapore, Singapore. This international business exhibition connects food and beverage with hospitality, food manufacturing, travel catering, private label and logistics. It is designed for professionals who want to compare products and solutions, meet suppliers and buyers, explore sourcing choices and follow developments across the food and hospitality supply chain.

Food & Hospitality Asia 2027 at a glance

The 2027 projections are not results; the latest published post-show figures available are for 2026.

Why Food & Hospitality Asia matters

Discover across connected sectors

FHA brings together food and beverage products with hospitality and foodservice solutions. Its 2027 expansion names FHA Logistics, Travel & Catering, Private Labels and FHA Manufacturing among the added segments, giving buyers and suppliers a reason to look beyond a single product category.

Compare supply and solutions

For buyers, importers and distributors, a broad product range can support side-by-side consideration of brands, product formats and suppliers. Hospitality and foodservice operators can use the exhibition to explore products and services relevant to purchasing, guest-facing operations and business efficiency.

Meet an international trade community

The organiser’s post-show account reports that the 2026 edition brought together 71,273 attendees, 2,750 exhibitors spanning 63 countries and regions, and participants from 107 nations. These are organiser-reported figures. They indicate the event’s international trading context; they do not guarantee that a particular supplier, buyer or meeting will be available in 2027.

Latest published figures

• 71,273 attendees in 2026, organiser-reported.
• 2,750 exhibitors spanning 63 countries and regions in 2026, organiser-reported.
• 107 nations represented in 2026, organiser-reported.
• 100,000 sqm of exhibition space in 2026, organiser-reported.
• 800 hosted buyers and 19,000 business meetings in 2026, organiser-reported.
• 170 speakers and 57 sessions in 2026, organiser-reported.

The organiser’s current FHA 2027 page separately projects over 60,000 trade attendees, more than 1,821 exhibitors from over 70 countries and regions, and 70,000 sqm of exhibition space. Treat these as projections for 2027, not achieved results.

Exhibition sectors and product groups at Food & Hospitality Asia

FHA’s current event pages identify food and beverage as a core showcase and name hospitality, food manufacturing, travel catering, private label and logistics among its segments. The categories below help visitors plan a focused review of the products and solutions represented across this broad marketplace.

Food and beverage

• Fresh produce, including fruit and vegetables
• Meat, poultry and seafood
• Dairy products and chilled or frozen foods
• Beverages, including coffee, tea and non-alcoholic drinks
• Fine, specialty, halal and international foods
• Convenience foods, snacks and confectionery

Bakery, pastry and confectionery

• Bakery and pastry products
• Cakes, biscuits and dessert products
• Chocolate and confectionery
• Bakery ingredients and mixes
• Products for café, bakery and foodservice ranges

Food manufacturing and ingredients

• Food production and manufacturing solutions
• Food ingredients and product components
• Processing and preparation equipment
• Production and packaging-line solutions
• Food technology and research-led product development

Private-label and retail products

• Retailer and brand-owner private-label products
• Packaged foods for retail and foodservice channels
• Product formats for category and range development
• Supplier options for own-brand sourcing
• Packaging and product presentation for retail channels

Hospitality and foodservice

• Foodservice and hospitality equipment
• Tableware and hospitality supplies
• Foodservice technology
• Hospitality technology and operational solutions
• Products for hotels, resorts, restaurants, cafés and bars

Travel catering and food logistics

• Food and beverage for airline, rail, cruise and other travel catering
• Catering products and service solutions
• Food distribution and logistics services
• Supply-chain solutions for food businesses
• Products and services for sourcing, storage and delivery

Who should visit Food & Hospitality Asia?

Food and beverage buyers and procurement teams

Useful if you are comparing suppliers, product ranges or sourcing options across food and beverage categories.

• Shortlist suppliers by product category, origin and business fit.
• Compare product formats, ingredients, packaging and commercial terms directly with suppliers.
• Use the event’s published exhibitor information and visitor tools when available to organise meetings and sessions.
• Record follow-up requirements such as specifications, samples, shelf life, minimum order quantities and delivery terms.

Importers, wholesalers and distributors

FHA’s international food and beverage scope can help you review potential products and supplier relationships for the markets you serve.

• Compare products across categories and supplier origins.
• Ask about export readiness, product documentation, distribution rights and after-sales support.
• Assess how a product could fit your existing portfolio and customer channels.
• Check Singapore’s product-specific import requirements separately before commercial decisions.

Retailers, supermarkets and private-label teams

The event’s food categories and private-label segment are relevant to buyers reviewing product ranges and own-brand sourcing.

• Explore products that may fit a defined retail category or customer need.
• Discuss private-label capability, packaging formats, lead times and quality assurance with suppliers.
• Compare specialty, convenience, halal, sustainable and international food options where relevant to your range.
• Follow up with product documentation and sample or quotation requests.

Hotels, restaurants and foodservice operators

Hospitality and foodservice professionals can investigate products, equipment and technology relevant to their operations.

• Review food and beverage products against menus, service formats and procurement needs.
• Compare equipment, tableware, foodservice technology and hospitality solutions.
• Consider operational fit, staff requirements, maintenance and supplier support.
• Use conferences and demonstrations, where included in the published programme, to focus learning around practical business questions.

Food manufacturers, brands and technology providers

FHA provides a trade setting to present products and solutions to buyers, distributors, retailers and hospitality decision-makers.

• Clarify which buyer groups and product segments best match your offer.
• Prepare product specifications, certifications and supply capabilities for professional discussions.
• Use meetings to understand buyer requirements and potential market-fit questions.
• For equipment or food-production solutions, demonstrate measurable operating benefits without overstating claims.

Relevant roles: procurement and category managers, food buyers, import and export managers, distributors, retail buyers, food technologists, production and quality managers, chefs and foodservice managers, hotel purchasing teams, marketing and brand managers, and business development leaders.

Why visit Food & Hospitality Asia?

1. Compare food, beverage and hospitality suppliers across several related sectors in one visit.
2. Identify products and brands that may complement a retail, distribution, hotel or foodservice portfolio.
3. Assess ingredients, product formats, packaging and supply capability before advancing a sourcing discussion.
4. Explore food manufacturing, travel catering, private-label and logistics solutions alongside core food categories.
5. Use conferences, demonstrations and competitions listed in the programme to investigate relevant industry questions.
6. Meet potential business contacts and agree on specific follow-up, without assuming a meeting will lead to a contract.

Why exhibit at Food & Hospitality Asia?

FHA may be relevant to food and beverage manufacturers, international brands, suppliers, food technology providers, hospitality solution companies, private-label businesses and travel-catering or logistics providers seeking trade exposure in an international food and hospitality setting. The 2026 edition’s organiser-reported figures show a substantial international audience, while the 2027 page publishes projected attendance and exhibitor totals.

• Present products to buyers, importers, distributors, retailers and hospitality operators whose needs match your category.
• Use a clear stand plan to explain product range, supply capacity, documentation and market suitability.
• Arrange relevant meetings in advance where possible and prepare concise answers to buyer questions.
• Gather feedback on product formats, packaging, quality expectations and distribution models.
• Consider whether the event’s expanded segments create a relevant route to food manufacturing, private-label, travel-catering or logistics audiences.

Market-entry note: Singapore’s food-import requirements depend on product category. Businesses importing food for commercial sale must be registered with the Singapore Food Agency and licensed to import; higher-risk foods may require approved sources, certificates and compliant labels. Confirm the current rules for each product before committing to a market-entry plan.

What makes Food & Hospitality Asia different?

FHA combines food and beverage with hospitality and adjacent supply-chain segments in one international business exhibition. The current 2027 event pages list food categories alongside the newly named FHA Logistics, Travel & Catering, FHA Private Labels and FHA Manufacturing segments. The organiser also promotes FHA Chefs’ Festival and FHA Immersive Drinks as 2027 spotlights. This breadth matters to buyers whose decisions cross product sourcing, foodservice and distribution, and to suppliers evaluating which professional audiences are relevant to their offer.

The organiser’s 2026 post-show article records 800 hosted buyers and 19,000 business meetings. FHA’s current website also promotes AI-powered business matching. Check the 2027 programme and tools for the latest arrangements; historical figures and previous-edition features are not promises about the next edition.

What should you try to achieve at Food & Hospitality Asia?

If you are a buyer or procurement manager

Identify a shortlist of suppliers for a defined category and document the specifications, terms and next step needed for each. Decide in advance whether the priority is product range, supplier diversification, quality documentation or a technology comparison.

If you are an importer or distributor

Assess a small set of product lines for market and channel fit. Ask about origin, export documentation, packaging, shelf life, supply continuity, distribution rights and product-specific import conditions.

If you are a retailer or private-label buyer

Find suppliers whose capabilities match a specific category brief. Bring target pack formats, quality requirements, target customer and indicative volume questions to the conversation.

If you are a hospitality operator

Compare products or operating solutions against one practical business issue. Record the operational requirements, service or maintenance needs and supplier information you need to evaluate after the show.

If you are exhibiting

Define the buyer group and follow-up action for each priority conversation. A useful outcome is a documented requirement, qualified contact or agreed next step, not simply a high number of conversations.

How to prepare before Food & Hospitality Asia

1. Set a sourcing or business objective. Choose a focused goal such as evaluating a food category, comparing equipment, identifying distribution partners or reviewing private-label capability.
2. Build a target list. Use the official exhibitor information when the 2027 directory is available. Group prospects into must-meet, useful-to-meet and explore-if-time-allows.
3. Arrange meetings early. FHA recommends contacting relevant exhibitors in advance and scheduling meetings where possible. Its site promotes buyer matchmaking; confirm the current 2027 registration and matching arrangements.
4. Prepare category-specific questions. For food products, ask about ingredients, origin, specifications, shelf life, packaging, certifications, capacity, minimum order quantities and lead times. For equipment or technology, ask about throughput, installation, training, maintenance, consumables and support.
5. Check regulatory fit. If you plan to import food commercially into Singapore, review current Singapore Food Agency requirements for the exact product and source. Requirements vary across food categories.
6. Plan your sessions and route. FHA advises visitors to use the event app, schedule and floor map where available. Check the 2027 programme and venue information before travel.
7. Prepare a follow-up record. Use a simple note for each conversation: company, product or solution, business fit, evidence to request and next action.

ilikevents can assist visitors with exhibition planning, registration and travel arrangements, and exhibitors with participation planning and organiser coordination.

How to make the most of the exhibition

FHA spans food and beverage as well as hospitality and related business segments. Avoid treating every stand as equally relevant. Prioritise the product groups tied to your objectives, then allow time to explore one adjacent category where a supplier or solution could complement your business.

For each promising conversation, record: Company → product or solution → why it fits → evidence or terms to request → next action. For example, a distributor considering a packaged food line could note the target channel, product specifications, country of origin, import documentation, minimum order and sample or quotation follow-up. Do not rely on a general promise of suitability; compare the details against your own requirements.

Registered visitors can use the FHA event app to save sessions and organise a schedule, according to the current visitor guidance. The organiser also recommends the show-floor map and wayfinding tools. Confirm that the relevant features and exhibitor information are available for 2027.

Plan your time realistically

The 2027 event is scheduled across four days, and the organiser’s projected scale indicates multiple sectors and a large exhibition space. A one-day visit may suit a visitor with a narrow category brief and pre-arranged meetings. Two or more days may be useful when you need to compare several sectors, attend programme sessions and allow time for follow-up conversations. Build the plan around your own objectives and check the current floor plan and programme before deciding.

Beyond the Food & Hospitality Asia exhibition floor

FHA’s current event pages promote conferences, expert-led discussions, demonstrations and competitions as part of its wider programme. Its 2027 home page highlights FHA Chefs’ Festival and FHA Immersive Drinks, along with segments including manufacturing, private label and travel catering. The 2026 post-show article reports 170 speakers and 57 sessions for that edition. These are examples from the previous event, not a confirmed 2027 schedule. Review the organiser’s published programme before building your daily agenda.

Networking at Food & Hospitality Asia

FHA is intended for professional connections across food and hospitality. Introduce your company, the products or categories you are interested in and the type of partner you seek. Buyers should be ready to explain the channel, specification and supply requirements they need to evaluate. Exhibitors should be ready to discuss product documentation, production capacity, distribution and support. The organiser promotes AI-powered business matching and meeting scheduling; check the current 2027 visitor and exhibitor information for how those tools operate.

Close each conversation with a specific follow-up request: a product specification, catalogue, sample, quotation, certification document or technical discussion. Record who will take the next step and by when.

Food & Hospitality Asia visitor profile and business opportunities

These are practical ways to use FHA’s documented sectors and audiences; the specific value depends on each visitor’s requirements and follow-up.

Travelling to Food & Hospitality Asia

Singapore EXPO’s official visitor information lists the venue at 1 Expo Drive, Singapore 486150, and states that it is located at Expo MRT station (CG1/DT35), served by Singapore’s East–West and Downtown MRT lines. The venue also provides private-transport and parking information. Check the venue’s current directions and event-specific arrangements before travelling, as access and operating details can vary by event.

Practical information for international visitors

Visa requirements depend on nationality and travel purpose. Confirm the applicable requirements with the relevant official authorities before departure. ilikevents can help visitors plan travel and arrange visa application assistance.

Where should you stay for Food & Hospitality Asia?

Choose accommodation around your meeting plan, rather than selecting only by proximity to the exhibition. If most of your schedule is at FHA, prioritise reliable travel time to Singapore EXPO. If you also have business meetings elsewhere, compare those locations with the venue commute and your transport needs. Check current accommodation options, cancellation terms and travel times directly before booking; no particular hotel or rate is specified here.

One day or several days at Food & Hospitality Asia?

• One day: can suit a focused visit with a short priority list, a defined category and meetings arranged in advance.
• Two days: may allow more time to compare suppliers across food and hospitality categories and attend selected programme items.
• Three or more days: may be appropriate for exhibitors, hosted-buyer participants or visitors with broader sourcing and meeting agendas across the four-day event.

Use the published programme, exhibitor information and your own business priorities to decide how much time you need.

Food & Hospitality Asia is especially valuable if you have a project

A live sourcing, retail-range, foodservice or manufacturing project gives your visit a practical focus. Bring a concise brief with the product category, target customer or channel, specifications, expected timing and any quality or compliance requirements. For food imports, identify the product classification and source country early, then verify the applicable Singapore rules. For equipment or technology, bring operating requirements and questions about capacity, installation, service and training.

After Food & Hospitality Asia: where the real value starts

Sort contacts soon after the exhibition. Mark immediate opportunities for a prompt response, possible suppliers needing more evidence, and useful market or product intelligence for future decisions. Request the information needed to compare options: specifications, ingredient and origin details, packaging, certificates, samples, quotations, minimum order quantities, lead times, payment and delivery terms, or technical support information.

Evaluate suppliers against the same criteria and document unresolved questions. For food products intended for commercial import into Singapore, confirm registration, licensing and product-specific requirements before proceeding. Keep follow-up practical: agree who will send information, who will review it and what decision comes next.

Food & Hospitality Asia visitor checklist

Before

• ☐ Define the category, project or business question that makes the visit worthwhile.
• ☐ Review the current exhibitor directory and programme when published.
• ☐ Request meetings with priority suppliers or buyers in advance where possible.
• ☐ Prepare product, sourcing, equipment or compliance questions.
• ☐ Check registration, travel and entry requirements.

During

• ☐ Prioritise target exhibitors and sessions before exploring additional categories.
• ☐ Record product specifications, supplier capability and the next action.
• ☐ Compare alternatives against the same commercial and technical criteria.
• ☐ Confirm whether any stated terms or capabilities need written evidence.

After

• ☐ Send the promised follow-up and request missing documents or quotations.
• ☐ Compare suppliers and solutions against your project requirements.
• ☐ Verify product-specific import, food safety and labelling obligations before commercial commitments.
• ☐ Set a decision date and assign responsibility for each next step.

Is Food & Hospitality Asia worth visiting?

FHA is most useful for professionals with a clear reason to compare products, source suppliers, assess foodservice or hospitality solutions, explore food manufacturing and private-label options, or meet industry contacts. Its breadth can support cross-category discovery, but a focused plan helps visitors use their time well. The event’s organiser-reported 2026 scale and its published 2027 projections indicate an extensive trade setting; they do not replace the need to check exhibitor fit, programme details and product requirements.

Your next decision

Ask: What supplier, product, market or operational decision do I want to advance through Food & Hospitality Asia? Define that objective, prepare the questions that will help you compare options, and agree on a clear follow-up. Discover. Compare. Meet. Decide. Follow up.

Food and beverage opportunities in Singapore

Market size and demand

Singapore imported more than 90% of its food supply in 2025 and sourced food from over 180 countries and regions, according to the Singapore Food Agency’s Singapore Food Statistics 2025. These indicators describe overall food supply and source diversification, not the size of an individual product market. For food and beverage suppliers represented at FHA, they make import sourcing and product-specific market fit relevant questions for buyers and distributors.

Market drivers and commercial opportunities

Singapore’s food-resilience strategy, Singapore Food Story 2, identifies diversifying imports, global partnerships, stockpiling and growing local production as its four pillars. The 2025 statistics also report productivity gains in local vegetable and seafood farms and national targets for farms to build capacity by 2035. These factors support investigation, not assumptions of guaranteed demand.

• Assess supply and distribution fit: international food suppliers and distributors may compare product range, origin, continuity and channel fit in a market that imports more than 90% of its food. Competition, buyer requirements and product-level demand still need to be evaluated.
• Review product-specific import readiness: food brands and importers may investigate documentation, source approvals, labelling and licensing requirements before considering commercial supply. Conditions vary by food category and origin.
• Explore local production and supply-chain needs: food manufacturers, farm operators and technology suppliers may use the published local-production targets and productivity figures to frame questions about relevant inputs or solutions. The available figures do not establish demand for any particular technology or product.

Regulations and market-entry conditions

• Commercial food importers must be registered with the Singapore Food Agency and licensed to import food for commercial sale; this requirement is in force. Importers must comply with prevailing product requirements.
• Requirements vary by product. For meat and meat products, SFA states that imports must meet category rules before an import permit is applied for; approved sources, health certificates and accurate, complete labels can apply.

What this means for exhibitors

Food manufacturers, brands and exporters may use FHA to understand which products fit a buyer’s range and sourcing needs, and to identify the documentation or supply conditions to investigate. Singapore’s import dependence is an overall food-supply indicator, not proof that a specific category is undersupplied or commercially attractive.

What this means for visitors

Importers, distributors, retailers and foodservice buyers may compare products and suppliers while checking origin, specifications, import conditions and supply continuity. The event can support discovery and commercial evaluation; actual procurement decisions require product-level due diligence.

How ilikevents can help you at Food & Hospitality Asia

Turning a visit or exhibition stand into a purposeful business plan takes preparation. ilikevents can support visitors and exhibitors with practical planning for Food & Hospitality Asia and the food and hospitality sectors it brings together.

For visitors

• Exhibition visit planning around your sourcing or hospitality objectives
• Flight and hotel arrangements
• Visa application assistance
• Airport transfers and local transportation
• Interpreter and business guide services
• Ticket and registration assistance
• Business meeting coordination
• Factory visits and industrial tours

For exhibitors

• Exhibition registration and organiser coordination
• Stand selection and participation planning
• Booth design and construction
• Exhibition staffing and interpretation
• Promotional materials and advertising
• Business meeting arrangements
• Local market research and distributor identification
• Accommodation, flights and transportation

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