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Three Shows, Three Countries, One Destination: Foodchem Welcomes You in Seoul, Istanbul and Bangkok

Aug 21, 2026

Foodchem Kicks Off Three-Show Tour Across Asia and Europe – Visit Us in Seoul, Istanbul and Bangkok

From late August to early September 2026, Foodchem will exhibit at three premier international trade shows across South Korea, Turkey and Thailand. We warmly invite our global customers and partners to visit our booths for product sampling, technical discussions and partnership opportunities.

Stop 1: Seoul, South Korea – CPHI/Hi Korea 2026

Date: August 25–27, 2026
Venue: COEX Convention Center, Seoul
Booth: D31

South Korea represents one of Asia's most mature and trend-setting health functional food markets, with consumers showing strong preference for scientifically validated, high-quality ingredients. CPHI/Hi Korea is the nation's only B2B exhibition covering the full pharmaceutical ingredients and health functional food value chain. Co-organized by Informa Markets and the Korea Pharmaceutical Traders Association (KPTA), and endorsed by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety and the Korea Health Functional Food Association, the show serves as a strategic gateway to the Korean and broader East Asian markets.

What We Are Showcasing at Booth D31:

  • Vitamins Portfolio: Vitamin A, D3, E, K1, K2, C and full B-complex series (B1–B12), suitable for diverse dietary supplement applications;
  • Amino Acids Series: Essential Amino Acids (EAAs), Branched-Chain Amino Acids (BCAAs), L-Arginine, L-Glutamine, L-Citrulline and more – formulated for the rapidly growing sports nutrition sector in Korea;
  • Natural Sweeteners: Stevia, Erythritol, Xylitol, D-Allulose, Monk Fruit Extract and others – meeting the surging demand for sugar-reduction solutions in Korean food and beverage products;
  • Plant Peptides: Soy Peptide, Pea Peptide, Wheat Peptide, Rice Peptide, Potato Peptide – responding to the rising plant-based functional ingredient trend.

As a bellwether for health food trends across Asia, Korea offers immense opportunities. We are committed to helping our customers stay ahead of the curve with premium, science-backed ingredients.

Stop 2: Istanbul, Türkiye – F Istanbul 2026

Date: August 26–29, 2026
Venue: Istanbul Congress Center
Booth: DO297

Strategically straddling Europe and Asia, Türkiye serves as a natural trade bridge connecting European, Middle Eastern, North African and Central Asian markets. F Istanbul is the region's largest full-chain exhibition for food processing and packaging, spanning 110,000 square meters and bringing together 1,200 exhibitors and over 60,000 professional visitors. The show covers the entire food industry ecosystem – from processing machinery and packaging equipment to ingredients and additives – making it a strategic gateway to the vast Eurasian market.

What We Are Showcasing at Booth DO297:

  • Proprietary Product Portfolio: Gelatine, functional peptides, Kamo and FAP – our core in-house developed ingredients serving meat processing, dairy, bakery and confectionery applications;
  • Carrageenan Application Solutions: Innovative carrageenan formulations for puddings and jellies, tailored to meet the growing demand for plant-based desserts in European and Middle Eastern markets;
  • Natural Colorants: Curcumin, Beta-Carotene, Spirulina Blue, Beetroot Red, Gardenia pigments and more – meeting the surging demand for clean-label and naturally derived colors across the Eurasian food industry;
  • One-Stop Customized Formulations: Integrated ingredient solutions combined with technical support for food manufacturers in Türkiye and neighboring regions.

With its deep-rooted food processing heritage and unparalleled reach across three continents, Türkiye presents a unique launchpad for market expansion. We look forward to building lasting partnerships with local and regional clients.

Stop 3: Bangkok, Thailand – Vitafoods Asia 2026

Date: September 2–4, 2026
Venue: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC), Bangkok
Booth: H2-J42

Southeast Asia ranks among the world's fastest-growing nutraceutical and functional food markets, with Thailand serving as the region's manufacturing and export hub, renowned for its robust food industry and open business environment. Vitafoods Asia is the most influential B2B nutraceutical event in the region, expanding to 30,000 square meters with over 800 exhibitors – a 30% year-on-year growth. Under the theme "Nutrition for Life and Longevity," the show focuses on healthy aging, personalized nutrition, gut health and cognitive wellness – the industry's most dynamic frontiers.

What We Are Showcasing at Booth H2-J42:

  • Natural Sweeteners Portfolio: Stevia, Erythritol, Xylitol, Monk Fruit Extract and more – empowering Southeast Asian food and beverage brands to reformulate with reduced sugar while maintaining great taste;
  • Natural Colorants Collection: Curcumin, Gardenia Yellow, Beta-Carotene, Spirulina Blue, Fruit & Vegetable Blends and customized color solutions – helping manufacturers achieve clean-label appeal with vibrant visual impact;
  • Carrageenan Dessert Solutions: Ready-to-use formulations for puddings and jellies, tailored to Southeast Asian dessert culture (puddings, jellies, coconut milk-based sweets) – enabling customers to launch new products quickly;
  • Vitamins and Amino Acids: High-purity, stable ingredients for the region's fast-growing dietary supplement and functional beverage markets.

Young, dynamic and fast-growing, Southeast Asia represents a frontier of opportunity. We are eager to partner with more regional players to tap into this vibrant market.

Three Shows, One Commitment – Foodchem's Global Vision in Action

From Seoul's trend-driven health market, to Istanbul's Eurasian food processing heartland, to Bangkok's high-growth frontier – this three-show tour demonstrates Foodchem's unwavering commitment to serving global customers with excellence.

We look forward to meeting you face-to-face, understanding your unique needs, and delivering tailored ingredient solutions from raw materials to finished applications.

We cordially invite all global customers and partners to visit our booths. See you in Seoul, Istanbul and Bangkok!

Exhibition Schedule Summary

ShowDateVenueBooth
CPHI/Hi Korea 2026Aug 25–27COEX Convention Center, SeoulD31
F Istanbul 2026Aug 26–29Istanbul Congress CenterDO297
Vitafoods Asia 2026Sept 2–4QSNCC, BangkokH2-J42

Contact Us

For meeting appointments or product inquiries, please contact our sales team in advance. We look forward to welcoming you at our booths.