KUALA LUMPUR, 26 February 2026 – Every day across Malaysia, café owners plan their menus, small restaurants juggle rising costs, farmers look for better access to markets, and chefs search for fresher, more reliable ingredients. MYFOOD Expo 2026 brings these people together in one place, creating a shared space where ideas, solutions, and opportunities meet, all with the aim of building a stronger and 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 community. Previous editions welcomed more than 13,000 attendees from 55 countries, supported by 17 industry conference speakers, reflecting the growing relevance of MYFOOD as a platform that attracts both local and international participation.
Organized by Opulence Exhibition Services Sdn Bhd and supported by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, MYFOOD Expo 2026 is built on a simple but important belief — that food security and economic sustainability begin with strong local businesses and a connected food ecosystem.The Expo is held in collaboration with industry players, associations, academia, state governments, and community stakeholders, recognizing that resilience in food systems requires collective effort across sectors and regions.
At its heart, MYFOOD Expo 2026 is about connecting the journey of food from farm to market.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 provides opportunities to discover better sourcing, smarter processes, and new partnerships that can improve margins and consistency.For chefs and food entrepreneurs, it is a place to exchange ideas, stay ahead of consumer trends, and build relationships that turn creativity into sustainable business.
The Expo focuses on what Malaysians actually cook, serve, and consume every day — fresh and semi-fresh produce, locally made ingredients, and practical food solutions that support healthier choices without losing sight of commercial realities.By strengthening local production and shortening supply chains, MYFOOD Expo supports 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 events, supply disruptions, or geopolitical conflict.
By strengthening local production, encouraging local sourcing, and keeping supply chains closer to home, MYFOOD Expo reflects the spirit of the Slow Food movement in a practical, everyday way. It is about valuing where food comes from, supporting the people who produce it, and ensuring that good, healthy food remains accessible — even when global supply chains are disrupted by climate events, conflict, or economic uncertainty.
When local food businesses are productive and resilient, the economic impact stays within communities. This protects livelihoods, stabilizes supply, and ensures that the rakyat are not disproportionately affected by external shocks.In this sense, MYFOOD Expo is not just about food — it is about economic sustainability, social resilience, and long-term security.
Knowledge sharing is a key part of this journey. University Putra Malaysia (UPM) participates as the Knowledge Partner for MYFOOD Expo 2026, contributing applied expertise in food security, innovation, and commercialization.The emphasis is on turning ideas into action, helping local innovations move beyond research and into farms, kitchens, cafés, and markets where they can create real impact.
With strong participation from government, industry, and academia, MYFOOD Expo 2026 offers a timely and meaningful opportunity for food businesses to be part of a growing movement towards collaboration and resilience.For exhibitors, it is a chance to be seen, heard, and discovered.For visitors, it is a place to learn, connect, and be inspired.For the wider industry, it is a moment to come together and shape what Malaysia eats next.
MYFOOD Expo 2026 is more than an exhibition — it is where Malaysia’s food community meets to move forward together, for the benefit of businesses, consumers, and the rakyat.
More information on 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 be part of MYFOOD Expo 2026 and join the movement shaping a more resilient food future for Malaysia.
For confirmation or further inquiries, please contact:
ORLAITH INC – Strategic Media Partner for My Food 2026
a. Azam Ismail Bakri | +6019 270 4051 | azam@orlaithinc.com
b. Suziyana Natasya Abdullah| +6019 208 2136 | suziyana@orlaithinc.com
c. Syazmin Asyraff Rahim | +6013 317 6035 | syazmin@orlaithinc.com
d. Teartika Abdul Rashid | +6011 6932 8438 | teartika@orlaithinc.com
