Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — July 12, 2026 — The Malaysia International Food & Beverage Trade Fair (MIFB) 2026, recognized as Malaysia's No. 1 Food & Beverage Trade Fair in 2019, is set to open on July 15, 2026. This edition, operating under the theme "Future-Ready F&B: Powering the Next Wave," will utilize all 7 exhibition halls at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).
Event Scale and Industry Reach
Positioned as ASEAN's premier trade event for the food and beverage industry, MIFB 2026 will connect the entire F&B value chain. The event is organized by Constellar Exhibitions Malaysia Sdn Bhd. Previous editions demonstrate its scale: MIFB 2024 attracted 19,000 visitors, 455 exhibitors, and represented 75 countries across a gross area of 18,000 sqm. MIFB 2023 hosted 18,741 visitors, 435 exhibitors, and featured 63 participating countries, including 476 invited & hosted buyers. In 2019, MIFB recorded 20,138 trade visitors, over 450 local & international exhibitors, and 66+ countries, spanning 12,572 sqm across Hall 1 - 6. Notably, MIFB 2024 expanded to eight halls at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, while the upcoming 2026 event will focus on 7 halls.
Core Sectors and Future Trends
MIFB 2026 will showcase expertise across a range of core exhibit sectors. These include Ready-To-Eat (RTE), Ready-To-Cook (RTC), and Ready-To-Drink (RTD) products, alongside Halal-certified offerings and fresh, chilled, and frozen seafood. Foodtech solutions, encompassing kitchen equipment, automation, and foodservice technologies, will also be featured. The café ecosystem, covering equipment, coffee, bakery, franchise, and licensing brands, forms another key area. Additional exhibitor segments from MIFB 2024 included Food tech and services, Frozen food, Future food, Private labelling, Meat and poultry, Naturally healthy, Wine and spirits, Halal, Logistic, Packaging and processing, Chilled and fresh, Confectionery and snacks, Drinks, Dairy, and Convenience food.
Engaging the F&B Ecosystem
The event offers exhibitors opportunities to position brands within the ASEAN economy. Malaysia provides an English-first business environment for market trials and re-export, connecting exhibitors with free-zone operators, co-packers, and logistics partners. Exhibitors can leverage competitive trade advantages through Malaysia's access to 16 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), comprising 7 bilateral and 9 regional agreements. The MIFB 2026 Buyer Programme will connect qualified buyers with leading exhibitors through curated, pre-scheduled meetings. The target audience includes Hoteliers and hospitality groups, Food Manufacturers, and Retail Buyers. Concurrent programs include the Malaysia National Coffee Championship (MNCC), MIFB Knowledge Hub, Halal Workshop & Clinic, MIFB Talk, MIFB Buyer Programme, MIFB HalalHub, and MIFB ChefTable. Admission for visitors is free but requires invitation and business card registration; minors aged 18 and below are not permitted entry.
For more details on the Malaysia International Food & Beverage Trade Fair, including registration links for visitors, exhibitors, and trade buyers, please visit https://mifb.com.my.