MYFOOD Expo 2026: Shaping Malaysia’s Food Future Together

27 February 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Every day across Malaysia, café owners plan their menus, small restaurants manage rising costs, farmers seek better access to markets, and chefs search for fresher, more reliable ingredients.

MYFOOD Expo 2026 brings these stakeholders together in one central venue, creating a collaborative space where ideas, solutions and opportunities converge, all with the aim of building a stronger, more resilient food future for Malaysia and its rakyat, the everyday people who produce, prepare and depend on food.

Returning to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) from 7-9 May 2026, MYFOOD Expo 2026 will be held concurrently with the International Café & Beverage Show (ICBS), forming one of the region’s most comprehensive gatherings for the food, café and beverage sectors.

Previous editions attracted over 13,000 attendees from 55 countries, supported by 17 industry speakers at conferences, highlighting MYFOOD’s growing significance as a platform that draws both local and international participation.

Organised by Opulence Exhibition Services Sdn Bhd and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, MYFOOD Expo 2026 is founded on the simple yet vital belief that food security and economic sustainability begin with strong local businesses and a connected food ecosystem.

The expo is organised in collaboration with industry players, associations, academia, state governments and community stakeholders, recognising that resilience in food systems requires collective effort across sectors and regions.

At its core, MYFOOD Expo 2026 is about connecting the journey of food from farm to table. For farmers and producers, it offers direct access to chefs, café owners, and buyers who value quality and reliability. For cafés and small restaurants, it presents opportunities to discover better sourcing, smarter processes, and new partnerships that can improve margins and consistency.

For chefs and food entrepreneurs, it is a space to exchange ideas, stay ahead of consumer trends, and build relationships that turn creativity into sustainable business.

The expo emphasises what Malaysians cook, serve and consume daily — fresh and semi-fresh produce, locally made ingredients, and practical food solutions that support healthier choices without compromising commercial realities.

By strengthening local production and shortening supply chains, MYFOOD Expo advocates for the principles of the Slow Food movement in a practical way, ensuring that food systems remain stable and accessible even during times of global uncertainty caused by climate change, supply disruptions or geopolitical conflicts.

When local food businesses are productive and resilient, the economic benefits stay within communities, safeguarding livelihoods, stabilising supply, and protecting rakyat from external shocks. In this context, MYFOOD Expo is about more than food — it’s about economic sustainability, social resilience, and long-term security.

Knowledge sharing remains a key element of this initiative. University Putra Malaysia (UPM) joins as the Knowledge Partner for MYFOOD Expo 2026, offering expertise in food security, innovation, and commercialisation.

The focus is on transforming ideas into action, helping local innovations move beyond research and into farms, kitchens, cafés and markets where they can make a tangible impact.

With strong participation from government, industry and academia, MYFOOD Expo 2026 presents a timely and meaningful opportunity for food businesses to be part of a growing movement towards collaboration and resilience.

For exhibitors, it’s a chance to showcase, be heard, and discover new opportunities. For visitors, it’s an occasion to learn, connect, and be inspired. For the wider industry, it’s a moment to come together and shape Malaysia’s culinary future.

More information about MYFOOD Expo 2026, including programmes, exhibitors and how to participate, is available at myfood-expo.com. Food businesses, producers, chefs and industry stakeholders are invited to join MYFOOD Expo 2026 and be part of the movement shaping a more resilient food future for Malaysia.