Vietnam Foodexpo to host largest edition with over 500 businesses

Vietnam Foodexpo 2026 will bring together more than 500 Vietnamese and international businesses in Ho Chi Minh City from Nov. 11 to 14 for its largest edition yet.

Vietnam Foodexpo 2026 will take place in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) from November 11 to November 14 under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, with the Trade Promotion Agency as co-organizer.

First held in 2015, the Vietnam International Food Industry Exhibition has become an international trade promotion event for the country's food, agricultural and seafood industries. It offers business a platform to showcase products, find partners, expand into new markets and keep up with industry trends.

This year's exhibition will be the its largest yet, bringing together more than 500 Vietnamese and multinational businesses from more than 20 nations and territories, including South Korea, Japan, China, Russia, the Netherlands, Australia and Italy. Products on display will include agricultural produce, seafood, processed foods and beveraging, alongside machinery, equipment, food processing as well as packaging technologies. The exhibition will connect manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and other trade partners across the value chain.

More than 100 halal-certified business will participate in Vietnam Foodexpo 2026, offering Vietnamese companies opportunities to connect with halal producers and distributors, along with finding partners in international markets with growth potential.

This year also mark Vietnam Foodexpo's first collaboration with SIAL, an international food exhibition brand. The partnership is expected to give participants access to a global network of businesses, partners and food brands, along with updates on consumer trends, processing technologies and new market standards.

Participating business show improvements in product quality and investment in technology, according to the Trade promotion agency. More than 90% meet HACCP and ISO standards, while over 80% hold international certifications such as BRC, FSSC, halal and EU Organic, or other relevant qualifications. These credentials supports exports to markets with stringent requirement, including Japan, the US and Europe.

Alongside product displays, the exhibition will also host trade promotion and networking events, including the Vietnam International Food Industry Conference 2026 and the 3rd Domestic Trade Development Policy Forum. Other activities will connect businesses with supermarket chains and bring Vietnamese companies together with Chinese and Malaysian partners at trade conferences.

The activities aim to connect suppliers with buyers, help businesses secure orders and expand distribution network, as well as strengthen their participation in global food supply chains. They will also give Vietnamese companies to showcase their production capabilities and build multinational presence of the country's agricultural and food products.

Business & Integration - Vietnamese version: Vietnam Foodexpo 2026: Hơn 100 doanh nghiệp Halal tìm cơ hội kết nối thị trường Việt Nam; reported by Linh Anh