NFH Expo 2026 Opens to Boost Indonesia Food Hospitality Industry
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TANGERANG — Jakartaweekly.com Indonesia’s food, beverage, and hospitality industry took center stage on Wednesday with the opening of Nusantara Food & Hotel (NFH) Expo 2026, a four-day exhibition aimed at accelerating innovation, business collaboration, and sustainable growth across the country’s rapidly expanding HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant, and Café) ecosystem.
Running from 9–12 July 2026 at Hall 3, Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) BSD City, the exhibition carries the theme “Tap Into Indonesia’s Finest Delicacies”, bringing together manufacturers, distributors, hospitality businesses, food producers, investors, industry professionals, and government stakeholders under one roof.
The exhibition was officially inaugurated by Vice Minister of Tourism Ni Luh Puspa, alongside representatives from industry associations and organizer PT Debindo Global Expo, marking the beginning of one of Indonesia’s largest gatherings dedicated to the food, beverage, and hospitality sectors.
Among those attending the opening ceremony were Gusti Laksamana, Secretary General of the Specialty Coffee Association of Indonesia (SCAI); Minerva Taran, Chairwoman of the Indonesian Catering Association (PPJI); Rafael Triloko Basanto, President of the Association of Culinary Professionals (ACP) Indonesia; Louis Tanuhadi, President of the Indonesian Pastry Bakery Society (IPBS); and Rafidi Iqra Muhammad, Director of PT Debindo Global Expo.
“NFH Expo reflects our commitment to supporting the sustainable development of Indonesia’s food, beverage, and hospitality industries through innovation while embracing the country’s extraordinary culinary heritage and natural resources,” Rafidi said during the opening ceremony.
He added that the exhibition serves as a strategic platform connecting businesses, associations, government institutions, communities, and industry partners to strengthen collaboration, encourage innovation, and enhance the global competitiveness of Indonesia’s hospitality sector.
Vice Minister Ni Luh Puspa welcomed the exhibition, describing it as an important initiative that brings together key stakeholders from across the industry. She expressed hope that the event would create new business opportunities while supporting Indonesia’s tourism ecosystem through the continued development of world-class culinary and hospitality services.
This year’s exhibition features hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in food ingredients, beverages, bakery and pastry, coffee, commercial kitchen equipment, food processing technology, hotel supplies, and hospitality solutions.
Leading brands including GEA GETRA, GASTRO, Barco, Lee Kum Kee, Tofico, and Sango are participating alongside hundreds of other exhibitors, offering visitors opportunities to discover new products, meet suppliers, and explore business partnerships.
One of the exhibition’s newest attractions is the Jalur Rempah (Spice Route) educational installation, developed in collaboration with Yayasan Negeri Rempah and supported by PT Trio Jaya Steel.
The installation highlights Indonesia’s centuries-old spice trade and showcases spices from across the archipelago, allowing visitors to explore their origins, unique characteristics, and enduring influence on Indonesian cuisine and global trade history.
NFH Expo 2026 also hosts a series of industry competitions and knowledge-sharing programs designed to strengthen Indonesia’s culinary and hospitality ecosystem.
The Nusantara Culinary Challenge, organized together with PPJI and ACP Indonesia, provides a competitive stage for professional chefs to demonstrate their creativity while promoting Indonesia’s rich culinary heritage.
Meanwhile, the Indonesia Brewers Championship (IBrC) – Western Region, organized by SCAI, returns as one of the country’s premier coffee competitions, where Indonesia’s top brewers compete for a place in the national championship while showcasing their manual brewing expertise.
Beyond competitions, visitors can participate in cooking demonstrations, workshops, business forums, product launches, and panel discussions led by renowned chefs, entrepreneurs, and hospitality professionals, providing insights into emerging consumer trends, technology adoption, and future business opportunities.
As Indonesia’s food, beverage, and hospitality sectors continue to expand, NFH Expo aims to strengthen collaboration between businesses, government institutions, and industry associations while promoting locally produced products to wider domestic and international markets.
By bringing together innovation, networking, and business opportunities under one platform, the exhibition is expected to become an important catalyst for sustainable industry growth, helping Indonesian brands increase competitiveness while showcasing the country’s culinary excellence on the global stage.