Food innovation goes mainstream at 2026 Food Week Korea, running through Sunday

Local farms team up with food companies; food tech and smart manufacturing also on show

Models introduce products from Nongshim, Samyang Foods and Paldo alongside autumn seasonal produce from local farms at the "Seasonal Pairing House," the main feature hall of the 2026 Food Week Korea (21st Seoul International Food Industry Exhibition), which opened Wednesday at COEX in Samsung-dong, Seoul. The exhibition, the largest food trade show of the second half of the year, runs through Sunday with 963 companies from 47 countries filling 1,622 booths under the theme "Taste the Innovation." [COEX]

COEX is hosting the 2026 Food Week Korea — the 21st Seoul International Food Industry Exhibition — from Wednesday through Sunday at its Halls A, B and C and The Platz in Samsung-dong, Seoul.

Now in its 21st edition, the event draws 963 companies from 47 countries across 1,622 booths under the theme "Innovation Becomes Everyday Life." It is the largest comprehensive food exhibition of the second half of the year.

The exhibition is organized by hall. Hall A features domestic food products alongside offerings from about 20 countries. Hall B showcases dessert, bakery and premium food brands, with a curated selection of trending foods and special themed pavilions. Hall C highlights food tech and smart manufacturing technology used in food production, cooking and retail distribution.

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