DENPASAR — Word Warta Global.Id. Bali is once again preparing to be the meeting point of food, beverage, hospitality, restaurants, cafes, technology and tourism support services through BALI INTERFOOD EXPO 2026.
The 7th edition of the international exhibition will be held on September 4, 2026 at Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre (BNDCC). The data on the official page of organizers notes that this exhibition presents 200+ exhibitors, involves 10+ countries, and projects more than 17,000 visitors.
This exhibition organized by Krista Exhibitions is not only directed as a product show. BALI INTERFOOD EXPO 2026 is positioned as a business platform that brings together manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, hotel and restaurant operators, business owners, investors, to players in the tourism industry.
Bali and the Tourism Industry Chain
In a press conference held at NEXX Café, Denpasar on Monday (August 31, 2026), several industry associations highlighted the importance of strengthening links between Bali's food sector and tourism industry.
Bali Tourism Board/Bali GIPI Chairman Ida Bagus Agung Partha Adnyana was one of the speakers in the event.
For Bali, the issue of food supply chain has a strategic position because hotel sector, restaurants, cafes, catering and various tourism facilities need to supply foodstuffs, processed products, equipment as well as support services on an ongoing basis.
Because of this, an exhibition like BALI INTERFOOD EXPO is expected not to stop at transactions during the fair, but be able to open long-term business relations between producers with end users from tourism industry.
Hotels and Restaurants Become Strategic Markets
The President of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) Bali, Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati, was also present as a member
In this context, BALI INTERFOOD EXPO 2026 becomes a meeting room between the needs of industry with manufacturers and suppliers.
One of the strategic values of exhibitions is to shorten the distance between producers and end users. Business players can see first hand the products, technologies and solutions that the hospitality industry needs.
GAPMMI: The Food Industry Must Step Up
Adhi S. Lukman, Chairman of the Indonesian Food and Beverage Manufacturers (GAPMMI) Joint, provided a perspective on developments in the food and beverage industry.
The food industry today is not just defined by the ability to produce products. The raw material factor, production technology, food safety, packaging, distribution, efficiency as well as the ability to meet market standards are an important part of increasing competitiveness.
Therefore, the industrial fair can be one of the means to bring together businessmen with technological developments and market needs.
Chocolate and Horticulture, Local Product Opportunities of Bali
One opportunity that deserves attention is Bali's local commodities, especially chocolate and horticultural products.
Chocolate, for example, does not have to stop being a raw commodity. With proper processing, the commodity can be developed into a bakery product, confectionary as well as premium value-added products.
So are vegetables and horticultural commodities. The demand of hotels, restaurants and the culinary industry for fresh produce opens up opportunities for local farmers and producers.
But those opportunities require preparedness. Local products must be able to meet the quality, food safety, supply continuity, production volume, packaging and competitive pricing aspects.
In other words, the challenge of Bali's local products is not just about producing goods, but how to meet industry needs consistently.
Seafood, Kopi Bali hingga Bakery
BALI INTERFOOD EXPO 2026 also covers a wide range of segments closely related to the hospitality industry, including seafood, coffee, bakery, raw materials, HORECA equipment, technology and services.
The official page of the organizers places the exhibition as a platform to meet the needs of food and hotel industry.
Related industry categories include dairy and egg products, meat and poultry, fish and seafood, fruit and horticulture, confectionery, frozen foods, organic products, non-alcoholic food and beverages, as well as a range of support services.
The industrial chain shows that the food sector does not stand alone. It is directly related to hotels, restaurants, cafes, tourism, distribution, logistics and labour.
Number of Visitors: Press Conference Targets and Official Projections
In a press conference, the committee presented a target of about 8,000 visitors.
However, there are different numbers on the official page of BALI INTERFOOD EXPO 2026. The organizer's site is currently in the.
It's Not Just a Show.
BALI INTERFOOD EXPO 2026 at the end of the day does not just talk about how many exhibitors or visitors attend.
A more important measure of success is how much Bali's local products can fit into the supply chain of hotel, restaurant and tourism industries.
If local products are able to meet the standards of quality, food safety, continuity of supply, packaging and competitive prices then exhibitions can be a gateway into larger markets.
On the other hand, if local products are only audience while the needs of hospitality industry remain met by products from outside Bali, then the potential of the local economy has not been fully exploited.
This is where BALI INTERFOOD EXPO 2026 comes in.
The success of an exhibition is not only measured by the number of people who come, but also how many deals are created, how many local products enter the supply chain, how many business partnerships are formed and how far the industry has gone.
Press conference source:
Ida Bagus Agung Partha Adnyana — Chairman of Bali Tourism Board/GIPI Bali
Tjokorda Oka Artha Ardhana Sukawati — Ketua PHRI Bali
Adhi S. Lukman — Chairman GAPMMI
Daud Salim — CEO Krista Exhibition
Christina Pudjie - CMO Krista Exhibition
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