An institution in China's food and beverage industry, the China Food & Drinks Fair is held twice a year. The autumn session is scheduled for mid-October 2026 in Nanjing, and the spring session in Chengdu in March 2027. A China Food & Drinks Fair stand opens the door to Chinese distributors of wine, spirits, and food products.

China Food & Drinks Fair: wines, spirits and food facing the Chinese market

The trade show brings together food and beverage products: Chinese spirits, imported wines, spirits, beers, groceries, processed foods, equipment, and packaging. Visitors include importers, wholesalers, regional agents, retail chains, food service buyers, and e-commerce platforms. The spring 2026 session gathered more than 6,600 exhibitors.

Organized by the China National Sugar & Alcohol Group on a semi-annual basis, the trade show allows foreign wine houses and food brands to meet distributors from all over China in just a few days.

Nanjing, at the heart of the Yangtze River Delta

Capital of Jiangsu, Nanjing is an academic and economic hub at the heart of the Yangtze River Delta. Connected to Shanghai by high-speed rail, it offers a particularly dynamic consumption basin.

The itinerant nature of the autumn session requires an adaptable stand. Plan the import formalities for food samples and organize tastings in compliance with local rules. High visibility and a neat tasting counter make all the difference.

Wine, gastronomy, and lifestyle stands: our specialty

At a wine and food show, the stand must tell a story of origin and offer immaculate tasting conditions: counters, refrigerated storage, water points, and negotiation areas. We design warm stands reflecting French identity, easily understood by a Chinese audience.

Discover our food, wine, and lifestyle stand page and our custom-built stands. Our Hong Kong office manages our projects in China.

They trusted us with their stand

• For Georges Dubœuf, we designed the Georges Dubœuf stand at Vinexpo Asia: a stand thought out for Asian importers, the core audience of the China Food & Drinks Fair.

• The same house entrusted us with the Georges Dubœuf stand at Wine Paris 2026, at the Wine Paris show.

• Inter Beaujolais presented its appellations on the Inter Beaujolais stand at Wine Paris 2026, at the Wine Paris show: a relevant collective stand for approaching the Chinese market.

Tips for exhibiting at the China Food & Drinks Fair

• Choose your session: spring in Chengdu or autumn in a rotating city; decide six to nine months in advance.

• Anticipate sample imports: Chinese labeling, certificates, and customs deadlines need to be prepared beforehand.

• Tell your origin story: maps, terroir visuals, and marketing materials in Mandarin help distributors.

• Opt for a modular stand: reusable for both sessions and at other Asian trade shows.

Frequently Asked Questions about China Food & Drinks Fair

When to start preparing a stand?

Six to nine months before the targeted session, to book, design, and organize product imports.

Where and when does the next edition take place?

Autumn session in mid-October 2026 in Nanjing; spring session in Chengdu in March 2027.

Can Expace design and build a stand in China?

Yes. Designed and manufactured in France, our Hong Kong office coordinates transport and installation.

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