China International Food & Catering Expo 2025: A leading platform for food innovation, catering supply, and F&B trade

China International Food & Catering Expo (CFCE) 2025 will be held from September 19 to 21, 2025 at the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center, Hunan Province. As the most influential food industry exhibition in central China, it spans over 80,000 square meters and attracts more than 1,200 exhibitors and 200,000 professional visitors annually. The expo is jointly hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the Hunan Provincial Government, and has obtained UFI certification, making it a globally recognized event. It provides a one-stop procurement, promotion, and cooperation platform for food production enterprises, suppliers, chain catering companies, distributors, and cross-border traders. The event aims to promote regional brands, boost international cooperation, and drive growth in domestic consumption through innovation, technology, and trade partnerships.

The thematic scope of CFCE 2025 covers the entire F&B value chain including agricultural products, pre-packaged food, convenience food, organic and healthy food, frozen goods, seafood, snacks, beverages, and alcoholic drinks. Catering solutions are also a major focus, with sections on kitchen and cooking equipment, restaurant design and furnishings, food processing machinery, ingredient supply, central kitchen systems, and digital catering technologies. In addition, the expo hosts regional food culture exhibitions and international pavilions for ASEAN, Europe, and Latin America.

CFCE 2025 brings together diverse participants ranging from leading domestic and international food producers, regional agricultural brands, catering chains and franchises, to import/export businesses and technology service providers. It serves as a matchmaking hub for B2B negotiations between food manufacturers and procurement managers from supermarkets, restaurants, hotels, e-commerce platforms, and trading companies. Startups and innovators in food tech, cold-chain logistics, and smart catering will also be featured prominently.

Exhibits at CFCE 2025 include a wide array of products such as meat and dairy, bakery and confectionery, grains and oils, drinks and spirits, functional food, and imported delicacies. Also on display will be catering machinery, packaging solutions, AI-driven ordering systems, supply chain software, and delivery technologies. A series of live cooking shows, tasting sessions, and industry summits will complement the exhibition to foster engagement and learning.

Located in the core development zone of central China, the venue offers state-of-the-art infrastructure and logistics support for large-scale international exhibitions. Its proximity to major transport hubs makes it easily accessible to visitors and exhibitors from across the country and abroad.

Organized by top-level government bodies, the expo benefits from strong institutional support, ensuring high standards of international cooperation, security, and professional services. The organizing committee is known for effective coordination between business, administration, and media resources to maximize exhibitor visibility and ROI.