Viet Nam Foodexpo 2026 attracts more than 500 domestic and foreign enterprises

The 2026 Viet Nam International Food Industry Exhibition (Viet Nam Foodexpo 2026) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on November 11, bringing together more than 500 enterprises from over 20 countries and territories.

Viet Nam Foodexpo 2026 attracts more than 500 domestic and foreign enterprises. (Photo: Ministry of Industry and Trade)

The event offers opportunities to strengthen business links, promote exports and enhance the competitiveness of Viet Nam’s food industry.

Held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) from November 11 to 14, the exhibition is organised under the auspices of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, with the Viet Nam Trade Promotion Agency coordinating with domestic and international partners.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Viet Nam Trade Promotion Agency Director Vu Ba Phu said that, since its launch in 2015, Viet Nam Foodexpo had become one of the country’s key international trade promotion events for the food industry.

This year’s edition, the largest to date, is held in conjunction with SIAL Viet Nam and features more than 700 booths operated by over 500 domestic and foreign enterprises, a 50% increase from 2025. Participants include businesses from more than 20 Vietnamese provinces and cities, alongside international exhibitors. The Republic of Korea has nearly 80 participating enterprises, while Japan has close to 40.

Exhibited products cover the entire food supply chain, ranging from agricultural and aquatic products and processed foods to beverages, processing equipment, preservation and packaging technologies, and food safety solutions.

The event is expected to welcome more than 25,000 trade visitors.

The Viet Nam National Brand pavilion spans more than 300 square metres and showcases leading enterprises, highlighting high-quality products and promoting Vietnamese brands internationally.

According to the organisers, more than 90% of participating enterprises meet HACCP and ISO standards, while over 80% hold international certifications. More than 100 businesses with Halal certification are also taking part, opening up opportunities to access a global market of around two billion consumers across 112 countries.

The exhibition also features specialised conferences, policy forums and business-matching programmes, including sessions on sustainable packaging and expanding the presence of Vietnamese food products in EU supply chains.

The event is expected to welcome more than 25,000 trade visitors.

NDO