SHANGHAI GLOBAL FOOD TRADE SHOW

About the fair

FHC China is a food-and-beverage exhibition and a leading show for international companies seeking to bring their products to the Chinese market. Exhibitors present a variety of current developments in catering, hotel and restaurant equipment, beverages and food. FHC guarantees the quality of its exhibitors and specialist visitors, providing an effective trade platform for the food-and-beverage industry and a vital hub for valuable market intelligence, consumer trends and the latest innovations. FHC is dedicated solely to imported and high-quality products; with 43% of visitors from outside Shanghai, it is truly the only international exhibition serving the Chinese market — a benchmark for international companies looking to engage with China and Asia. The show offers a comprehensive seminar series on the latest developments. Themed sections: fish and seafood; meat; tea; coffee; syrups; beverages; alcoholic drinks; beer; halal products; packaging materials; catering equipment; tableware and accessories; refrigeration and freezing equipment; ingredients, agents and essences; and bakery, confectionery and ready meals.

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Planning the trip

• Register the badge online. Every major fair issues visitor badges in advance, and on-site registration means queueing on the busiest morning of the show. Registration usually opens one to two months out.
• Check the visa position early. China's entry rules have changed repeatedly in recent years, including visa-free arrangements for a growing list of countries and transit exemptions. Confirm what applies to your passport for this month, and ask the organiser for an invitation letter if a business visa is needed — issuing one is routine.
• Book accommodation before the dates firm up. A large fair fills its host city and rates move accordingly. Cancellable bookings made early cost less than confirmed ones made late.
• Decide which halls before you arrive. The bigger Chinese fairs run to several halls across separate phases, and walking them without a plan burns a day. Shortlist the stands you need and treat anything else as a bonus.
• Plan the follow-up, not just the visit. Business cards collected at a fair convert poorly once you fly home: quotes arrive in patchy English, samples stall, and the time difference eats a day per exchange. Deciding who handles that before you travel is what makes the trip pay for itself.