Food & Hospitality Indonesia 2026 Opens as Southeast Asia's Gateway for Global Food and Hospitality Business
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the opening of Food & Hospitality Indonesia (FHI) 2026 at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), Jakarta.
Jakarta, Indonesia — Food & Hospitality Indonesia (FHI) 2026 officially opened on July 21 at Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo), reaffirming its role as Indonesia's leading international B2B exhibition for the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. Now celebrating its 20th edition, the event brings together more than 500 exhibitors from 32 countries, highlighting Indonesia's growing importance as one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic business markets.
The opening ceremony was attended by Indonesia's Minister of Tourism, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, together with senior government officials and executives from organizer PT Pamerindo Indonesia. Speakers emphasized that Indonesia's tourism, hospitality, and foodservice industries are becoming increasingly interconnected, creating new opportunities for both domestic and international businesses.
A Fast-Growing Market Driving Regional Opportunities
Indonesia's strong economic performance continues to support industry growth. According to official statistics, the country's economy expanded by 5.61% in the first quarter of 2026, while the accommodation and foodservice sector recorded an impressive 13.14% year-on-year growth. The hospitality and foodservice industry contributed approximately IDR 639 trillion to Indonesia's GDP in 2025, reflecting robust domestic demand and rising investment across the sector.
Running alongside Hotelex Indonesia, Fine Furniture & Deco Asia (FFDA) and PROPAK Indonesia, this year's exhibition offers visitors a comprehensive business platform covering hospitality equipment, food and beverages, food processing, furniture, packaging, and related technologies under one roof.
Beyond the Exhibition Floor
One of the exhibition's strongest attractions is its business networking program. More than 2,000 pre-arranged business matching meetings are scheduled throughout the four-day event, connecting exhibitors with buyers from Indonesia and overseas. The exhibition is further supported by seminars, workshops, professional competitions, and educational programs designed to encourage innovation and strengthen industry expertise.
Tea Masters Cup Indonesia returned as one of FHI 2026's signature competitions, showcasing the country's growing tea expertise and professional talent.
Among this year's highlights are the Tea Masters Cup, the Indonesia Barista Championship, the World Fashion Drinks Competition Indonesia Division, and a series of culinary masterclasses presented by leading industry organizations. These programs showcase Indonesia's growing commitment to developing professional talent while promoting innovation throughout the hospitality sector.
The World Fashion Drinks Competition Indonesia Division highlighted creativity and innovation in non-alcoholic beverages while providing a pathway to international competition.
Sustainability Takes Center Stage
Sustainability has also become a central theme of FHI 2026. The organizers introduced initiatives including exhibition waste recycling, food waste management, refill drinking water stations, used cooking oil collection for sustainable aviation fuel, electric vehicle charging facilities, and inclusive coffee programs featuring baristas with Down syndrome. These efforts reflect the exhibition's commitment to responsible and sustainable industry development.
With exhibitors representing countries including Japan, the United States, Germany, Italy, Australia, Türkiye, Switzerland, South Korea, Brazil, Canada and many others, FHI continues to strengthen its position as a gateway for international companies seeking business opportunities in Indonesia and the wider ASEAN region.
More Than an Exhibition
As Southeast Asia's largest economy continues to expand, FHI 2026 demonstrates how Indonesia is evolving beyond a fast-growing consumer market into a strategic regional hub where innovation, investment, and international partnerships converge.
FHI is no longer simply a trade exhibition. It is rapidly evolving into one of ASEAN's premier business gateways—a platform where international food, beverage, hospitality, and tourism companies can establish partnerships, discover market opportunities, and begin their expansion into one of the world's most promising regions. For companies seeking to enter Southeast Asia, FHI has become one of the first business platforms to visit.
