FIC Shanghai is scheduled annually in March at the National Exhibition and Convention Center, Shanghai, China. It stands as Asia’s leading event dedicated to food additives, ingredients, and technological innovations. Exhibitors typically cover functional ingredients, flavors, sweeteners, thickeners, preservatives, and solutions for formulation, processing, and product innovation.

The exhibition attracts a wide range of visitors including R&D professionals, purchasing managers, import-export operators, and representatives from multinational FMCG and foodservice brands. National and regional pavilions showcase collective innovation, while individual stands present technical expertise. Dedicated zones often highlight natural extracts, nutritional fortification, and applications for health-oriented foods.

For participating teams, the show serves as a platform to benchmark suppliers, document product pipelines, and prepare for sourcing decisions. Networking opportunities allow companies to identify trends in China’s fast-evolving consumer market, align strategies with local partners, and adjust export priorities.