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Bakery China 2026 Concludes Successfully: Driving Integration and Innovation in the Global Baking Industry
The 28th Bakery China concluded on May 23, 2026, at the Shanghai National Exhibition and Convention Center. Over the four-day exhibition, it brought together 2,267 companies from 79 countries and regions, covered an exhibition area of more than 330,000 square meters, and launched Chocolate China, a professional chocolate exhibition, for the first time.
Shanghai, June 1, 2026 —— The 28th Bakery China successfully concluded on May 23, 2026, at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai. As an important showcase platform for the global bakery and confectionery industry, this year's exhibition once again consolidated its position as an international hub in the industry.
This year's exhibition was co-hosted by the China Association of Bakery and Confectionery Industry and Bakery China Exhibitions Co., Ltd. It lasted four days under the theme "Innovate Beyond • Premiere Fusion • Link Future."
Exhibition Scale and Participation
According to data released by the organizers, Bakery China 2026 covered an exhibition area of more than 330,000 square meters, gathering 2,267 brands and companies from 79 countries and regions and showcasing more than 10,000 products. During the exhibition, it received nearly 400,000 professional visitors from 144 countries and regions.
Zhang Jiukui, Chairman of the China Association of Bakery and Confectionery Industry, said: "Bakery China will continue to empower the high-quality development of the baking industry, playing a role in business matchmaking, trend insights, resource integration, skills upgrading, brand exposure, and global exchange."
International Connections Further Expanded
Bakery China 2026 continued to increase its level of internationalization, with international companies and brands accounting for more than 20% of exhibitors. Participating brands came from Germany, Italy, Japan, Switzerland, Denmark, the Netherlands, France, the United States, South Korea, and other countries.
The "Belt and Road Baking Theme Zone" set up at the exhibition showcased ingredients and techniques from the relevant countries. East-West fusion products became highlights at the venue, such as "Chinese flavors incorporated into Western pastries" and "Western techniques applied to traditional Chinese baking." Meanwhile, the number of overseas buyers increased by more than 60% year-on-year, reflecting the continued growth of the appeal of China's baking market to the global industrial chain.
Supporting Chinese Brands in Going Global
This year's exhibition held its first "Going Global" themed forum, covering topics such as international compliance certification, halal certification, local supply chain adaptation, overseas channel expansion, and cross-cultural brand communication, providing practical references for Chinese baking companies to expand into overseas markets.
Industry Innovation Achievements Showcased
During the exhibition, thousands of new products and technologies were displayed. The Bakery China Innovation Award recognized a total of 136 products from 122 companies, covering categories such as ingredients, equipment, and packaging. "New Product Launch Week" further strengthened the exhibition's positioning as an industry innovation bellwether.
Chocolate and Smart Manufacturing Became Focal PointsBakery China 2026 launched Chocolate China 2026, a dedicated chocolate exhibition, for the first time, with an exhibition area of 30,000 square meters, gathering more than 150 global cocoa and chocolate companies and covering the entire chocolate industry chain. The main trends presented on site include intelligent manufacturing, healthy eating, and clean labels. The display of fully automated AI baking production lines and AI visual quality inspection systems reflects the industry's evolution toward automation, traceability, and higher efficiency.
Cai Yi Cheng, Chairman of the Malaysia Bakery and Confectionery Federation, said: "Bakery China is a world-class baking exhibition and an excellent platform to learn about industry trends, gain inspiration, and source products."
Upcoming Exhibition Schedule
The organizer announced that the first Bakery ASEAN exhibition will be launched in Jakarta, Indonesia, from August 27 to 29, 2026. In addition, the 11th Bakery China Autumn and the 9th China Home Baking Show will be held at the Wuhan International Expo Center from October 22 to 24, 2026.
About Bakery China
Bakery China is co-hosted by Bakery China Exhibitions Co., Ltd. and the China Bakery and Confectionery Industry Association. It is an international exhibition platform for the global baking and confectionery industry, covering industry chain segments such as ingredients, equipment, packaging, finished products, and related services, and providing functions such as business matchmaking, trend releases, and international exchange.
Information Source
This article is based on official information released by Bakery China and published by Perishable News. Original link: https://perishablenews.com/bakery/bakery-china-2026-concludes-successfully-advancing-global-integration-and-innovation-in-the-bakery-industry
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