Korea's Largest Food Exhibition 'Seoul Food 2026' to Be Held at KINTEX Next Month

Four-Day Event from June 9 to 12
Participation from 1,800 Companies across 50 Countries
1.13 Trillion Won in Contracts Driven Last Year
The United States to Join as This Year’s Guest Country

Visitors tasting samples at the 'Seoul Food 2025' event held last year.

'Seoul Food 2026', Korea's largest food exhibition and one of Asia's four leading food industry platforms, will be held at KINTEX on June 9.

According to the food industry on May 11, Seoul Food 2026, hosted by KOTRA and now in its 44th edition, will serve as an exhibition dedicated to the 'K-Food Export Initiative', with approximately 1,800 companies from about 50 countries around the world participating. The event, where visitors can experience K-Food products and technologies, will run from June 9 to June 12.

This exhibition aims to strengthen its role as a business platform for domestic and international food industry professionals and to solidify its reputation as Asia's leading food industry exhibition, providing a verified gateway for domestic companies to expand overseas. Food industry professionals wishing to attend can pre-register for free admission through the official Seoul Food 2026 website.

In particular, this year’s event will feature a wide range of programs to support the ongoing global growth of K-Food. First, through matchmaking sessions inviting both international and domestic buyers, the exhibition will offer diverse opportunities to establish K-Food’s presence not only worldwide but also within Korea.

Export consultations for overseas buyers, including the Seoul Food 2026 buyer delegation, will be conducted by inviting top buyers selected by KOTRA. After a pre-event survey to determine consultation preferences, 1:1 offline meetings will be held in a self-scheduled format without predetermined time slots, aiming to further expand export channels. Last year, export consultations with overseas buyers resulted in 3,878 meetings, achieving approximately 784 billion won in consultation volume and around 113 billion won in actual contract progress.

Additionally, 'Biz Matching' sessions will be arranged for 1:1 meetings between overseas exhibitors and domestic buyers to facilitate their entry into the Korean market. Besides large supermarkets and department stores, convenience stores, home shopping, and online retailers will be invited, and separate sessions for domestic distribution buyers will be held to support Korean companies’ market expansion efforts.

Reflecting the latest trends in artificial intelligence, 'AI & Robotics: The Era of Foodtech Convergence' has been chosen as a central theme. The '10th Global Food Trend & Tech Conference 2026' and other interactive programs will bring together global food industry experts, allowing attendees to experience international food trends and insights first-hand.

This year will also introduce new programs spotlighting ESG-related trends and developments in the evolving food industry landscape, providing a forum for diverse discussions on environmental and social advancement alongside the growth of the K-Food sector.

The United States will participate as the guest country at Seoul Food 2026, commemorating 250 years of excellence in American agriculture with the theme 'USA Pavilion: Yours to Explore.' An array of premium American food and beverage products and the latest innovations will be showcased, ranging from American meat to innovative snacks, nutritious nuts, and sustainable specialty ingredients.

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