Highlights of THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026: The Global Food Festival and Travel Guide

THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026, Asia's largest food and beverage festival, has begun at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, spanning over 140,000 square meters. Here’s a look at the event highlights and how to travel by MRT to get there.

THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026 expands to 12 halls, making it bigger than ever before.

Returning once again, THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026 is a trade exhibition connecting producers and buyers within the industry.Food and beveragesFrom all over the world, this year’s event covers more than 140,000 square meters across 12 halls at the IMPACT Muang Thong Thani exhibition and convention center, accommodating over 3,300 exhibitors from more than 60 countries worldwide.

A detailed look at 9 specialized product zones elevating the food supply chain.

To enable businesspeople and general consumers to navigate efficiently, organizers have divided the space into 9 distinct product zones, clearly covering every sector of the F&B industry as follows.

1. Fine Food: A hub of ready-made meals, gourmet foods, and premium products from around the globe.
2. Drinks: A zone featuring innovative beverages, including both alcoholic and non-alcoholic options.
3. Sweets & Confectionery: Area dedicated to desserts, snacks, and chocolate products.
4. Meat: Fresh and processed meat products along with protein innovation.
5. Frozen Food: Zone for frozen foods, preservation technologies, and ready-to-eat meals.
6. Seafood: Fresh and processed seafood sourced from leading suppliers.
7. Rice: Thai and international rice varieties, including innovative rice-based products.
8. Fruits & Vegetables: Fresh and processed produce, organic products, and natural items.
9. Food Technology: Showcasing future food production, processing, and packaging technologies.

Unveiling 10 cutting-edge innovative products winning global awards in 2026.

A key highlight this year is the THAIFEX – Anuga Taste Innovation Show, featuring an expert panel that selected the top 10 innovative products from over 50 producers. These standout creations for 2026 combine creativity with strong market relevance, including:

1. Mister Cone Edible Wafer Cup (K.C.L. Trading Co., Ltd.): An edible wafer cup serving as a new alternative to plastic packaging.
2. Chicken Basil with Rice Sausage (CPF Global Food Solution Public Company Limited): Ready-to-eat chicken breast sausage flavored with basil, inspired by food safety standards for space missions.
3. Imoeuf Egg White Ice Cream (Imoeb 2024 Co., Ltd.): Thailand's first egg white protein ice cream, infused with Thai herbs for unique benefits.
4. Sukishi Thai Mango Kimchi (Sukishi Intergroup Co., Ltd.): An innovative kimchi using Korean fermentation techniques applied to Thai mangoes, offering a fresh tropical sweetness.
5. Moringa Noodles Salad (Vinh Hoan Corporation): Plant-based noodles enhanced nutritionally with moringa.
6. Chicken Made Noodle (Betagro Agro Industry Co., Ltd.): High-protein noodles made mainly from chicken meat.
7. MUST Chicken Breast Protein Shake (Precision Trading Co., Ltd.): An organic chicken breast protein drink featuring a unique texture technology for easy drinking.
8. Rossukon Fermented Rice Vinegar (K.P. Karnpetch Partnership): Thailand's first fermented rice vinegar produced using a special accelerated fermentation technology.
9. Cocoimmu™ Fermented Cellular Signaling Complex (BIST INNO REFORM CO., LTD.): A bioactive ingredient from fermented coconut water combined with cordyceps, a high-value raw material for food and health industries.
10. IF Coconut Water with Jasmine Rice Flavour (General Beverage Co., Ltd.): Ready-to-drink coconut water blended with the distinctive aroma of Thai jasmine rice.

Exploring Hall 4: The hub for trends and brand-new product launches.

To experience innovative products up close, don’t miss Hall 4, the center for new market innovations. Inside are exciting zones such as:

New to Market Street Zone

This area showcases the latest products that have entered the Asian market within the past 12 months. Featured highlights include:

• Tyson Lightly Breaded Boneless Chicken Bites (Tyson Foods): Portable ready-to-eat chicken products designed for modern consumers seeking high protein.
• Instant Kombucha Smart Drink Alternative (Village Coffee Joint Stock Company): A low-sugar kombucha beverage offering a healthy alternative to traditional sodas.
• Breaded Fish Donut (Cheese) (P.F.P. Trading Co., Ltd.): A snack in donut form made from real fish meat filled with melted cheese.

Startup Showcase & Future Food Experience+ Stage Zone

Hall 4 also hosts the Startup Showcase to connect new brands with business partners, alongside the Future Food Experience+ forum held throughout the 5-day event. Leading global organizations and speakers such as Innova Market Insights, Euromonitor, and the European Commission share insights on topics like precision fermentation technology, AI applications in food, and nutrition principles for longevity.

Event schedule check: Which day is open to the public?

The exhibition is divided into two access rounds by purpose, to reduce crowding and improve business negotiations.

• Business negotiation round: 26 - 29 May 2026, 10:00 - 18:00 (exclusive to business operators and entrepreneurs; formal attire required).
• Public round: 30 May 2026, 10:00 - 20:00, open to the general public to explore future food innovations and purchase premium products directly from manufacturers at special prices.

How to get to the eventThaifexBy Pink Line MRT – the most convenient way.

To avoid traffic congestion and parking limits at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, public transit is recommended, especially the Pink Line MRT, which has extension stations directly connected to the venue for easy access.

• To reach IMPACT Challenger Halls 1-3: Disembark at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani Station (MT01), Exit 3, then walk via the Skywalk directly into the event quickly.
• To reach IMPACT Exhibition Center Halls 5-12: Disembark at Talay Muang Thong Thani Station (MT02), Exit 4, where a Skywalk connects directly to Hall 12 of the building.

THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2026 is a major annual milestone not to be missed, whether you're a business seeking to expand in F&B or a member of the public eager to update on global food innovations and purchase premium goods at factory prices. For those attending, planning your trip via the Pink Line MRT is advisable to avoid traffic, and pre-registering online ensures smooth and speedy entry.