NUSA DUA, BALI — Bali’s food, beverage, hospitality and tourism industries continue to play a major role in the island’s economy, creating new opportunities for businesses, suppliers and international brands.

Against this backdrop, Bali Interfood 2026 returns to Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center (BNDCC), Nusa Dua, from 2–4 September 2026, bringing together food and beverage professionals, hospitality businesses, suppliers, distributors, buyers and industry associations from Indonesia and overseas.

Now in its seventh edition, the three-day exhibition is presented by Krista Exhibitions Group as a platform for business networking, product discovery, education and industry collaboration.

For visitors looking to explore the latest developments in Bali’s food and hospitality scene, Bali Interfood 2026 offers a closer look at the products, technology and ideas shaping the island’s rapidly developing F&B industry.

Bali’s Growing Hospitality and F&B Economy

According to data from the Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS) cited during the Bali Interfood 2026 press conference, Bali’s economy grew 6.91 percent in the second quarter of 2026.

The accommodation and food and beverage sector remained the largest contributor to Bali’s economic structure, accounting for 21.91 percent. On an annual basis, Bali’s economy recorded growth of 5.78 percent.

The figures underline the continuing importance of tourism, accommodation, restaurants and food and beverage businesses to Bali’s economy.

With the island welcoming both domestic and international visitors, demand for food products, ingredients, equipment, technology and hospitality solutions continues to develop.

This provides an important opportunity for companies looking to enter or expand within Bali’s F&B and hospitality market.

110 Exhibitors from Eight Countries

Bali Interfood 2026 brings together 110 exhibitors, including 35 small and medium-sized businesses (UMKM), with organizers targeting approximately 15,000 visitors throughout the exhibition.

Participating companies come from eight countries:

China
Indonesia
Malaysia
Thailand
Singapore
Vietnam
Japan
France

The international participation gives buyers and industry professionals an opportunity to discover products and innovations from different markets while creating potential new business connections.

According to Daud D. Salim, CEO of Krista Exhibitions, Bali’s combination of tourism, hotels, restaurants and food businesses creates strong potential for the exhibition.

“We want to make Bali Interfood a place for business players to introduce products, meet potential partners, and gain information about the latest developments in the food and beverage sector.”

More Than a Food Exhibition

Bali Interfood 2026 is designed to cover a broad range of products and services for the food and hospitality industry.

Visitors can explore products and solutions covering:

Food ingredients
Bakery and pastry
Coffee
Wine and spirits
Hotel and restaurant supplies
Catering
Food processing equipment
Packaging technology
Hospitality solutions

The exhibition also brings several specialist events together under the same roof, including Bali Hotel & Tourism, Bali Coffee Expo, Bali Wine & Spirit, and Bakery Indonesia Expo 2026.

The combination creates opportunities for manufacturers, distributors, buyers, hotels, restaurants, cafés, culinary businesses and technology providers to meet in one location.

Gelato World Cup Indonesian Selection Takes Center Stage

One of the highlights of Bali Interfood 2026 is the Gelato World Cup Indonesian Selection, taking place throughout the three-day event.

The international program combines competition with educational workshops, allowing visitors to watch professional gelato activities while learning about techniques, ingredients and new approaches to gelato and dessert creation.

The program includes workshops such as Coconut Mango Dessert, Morello Cherry Gelato, Sorbet Lollies, and Blood Orange Sorbet, alongside the Gelato Competition.

For Bali’s growing café, restaurant and dessert scene, the program offers an interesting insight into international gelato trends and professional techniques.

Culinary Demonstrations and Coffee Sessions

Food and beverage professionals can also attend a series of culinary demonstrations and educational sessions throughout the exhibition.

Among the featured programs are Cinnamon Roll with Chef Fajri Winarno and Dimsum Keju Lumer & Ghyong Chilli Oil with Chef Lucky R. Katili.

Coffee enthusiasts and professionals can join the Bali Beans Manual Brew Class, presented by Barista I Made Galih Kresnadana.

Other culinary demonstrations include Mie Goreng Lada Hitam & Kwetiau Goreng Olive Vegetable with Chef Ugay.

These sessions provide visitors with an opportunity to see professional techniques while gaining inspiration that can potentially be applied to restaurants, cafés, bakeries and culinary businesses.

Wine, Coffee and Chocolate Pairing

The Main Stage also brings together several sessions focused on the relationship between beverages and food.

The Wine Pairings program includes:

Wine & Coffee Sensory with Bali Beans Coffee
Wine & Chocolate Pairing with Mason Chocolates Bali
Plant-Based Perfection: A Green Rebel Wine Pairing Workshop

The sessions reflect the increasingly sophisticated food and beverage experiences developing across Bali’s hospitality industry.

Connecting Bali’s HORECA Industry

Beyond product displays and demonstrations, business networking is another important component of Bali Interfood 2026.

The Business Matching Room is designed to connect the HORECA industry — hotels, restaurants, cafés and bakeries — with suppliers and exhibitors.

Programs include “Ngopi Darat with Purchasing & Supplier HORECA Bali,” “Coffee Morning with APKRINDO & APRINDO Bali,” “Afternoon Tea with IKABOGA & PHRI Bali,” and “Meetup with Bali Restaurant Café Associations.”

The sessions provide opportunities for purchasing and procurement representatives, associations and hospitality businesses to meet suppliers directly.

For businesses operating in Bali, this can be particularly valuable for sourcing new products, exploring technology and equipment, developing supplier relationships and identifying potential partnerships.

Training and Professional Certification

Bali Interfood 2026 also places an emphasis on professional development.

Through Krista Training Center by IKABOGA, participants can access BNSP certification programs covering several culinary positions, including:

Chef de Partie
Demi Chef
Baker
Commis Pastry
RCC — certificate renewal

The program highlights the importance of professional skills and certification as Bali’s hospitality industry continues to grow.

Culinary Competitions and Food Waste Discussion

The IPBI Competition Area adds another dimension to the event through competitions and workshops for culinary and hospitality professionals.

Programs include:

Fruit Carving Competition
Table Setting Into the Sea Competition
Flower Table Decoration Workshop

The area will also host a panel discussion titled “Rethinking Food Waste: How Hospitality Can Do It Better,” presented by the Business & Community Manager of the Bali Restaurant Café Association (BRCA).

The discussion is particularly relevant as hotels, restaurants and cafés increasingly look at ways to reduce food waste and improve sustainability within their operations.

Supported by Government and Industry Associations

Bali Interfood 2026 receives support from government ministries, the Bali provincial government, tourism organizations, professional associations, educational institutions and industry organizations.

Supporting organizations include the Ministry of Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia, Ministry of Trade, Ministry of Industry, Bali Provincial Government, Bali Tourism Board, PHRI Bali, GAPMMI, APRINDO, APKRINDO, SIGEP World, Worldchefs, Association of Culinary Professionals (ACP) Indonesia, Indonesian Pastry Bakery Society (IPBS), Dewan Kopi Indonesia (DEKOPI), IKABOGA, Institusi Pariwisata & Bisnis Internasional, AP5I, ARPI, APHI, ASKI, and others.

The broad industry support reflects the role of Bali Interfood as a meeting point between the hospitality, culinary, food manufacturing and supply industries.

Who Should Visit Bali Interfood 2026?

Bali Interfood 2026 is aimed not only at food enthusiasts but primarily at business and industry professionals.

The exhibition welcomes:

Hotel and resort representatives
Restaurant and café owners
Bakery businesses
Catering companies
Food and beverage buyers
Importers and distributors
Retail businesses
Food manufacturers
Ingredient suppliers
Franchise operators
Hospitality professionals
Technology providers
Investors

For companies seeking new suppliers or business opportunities in Bali, the event provides a direct environment for networking and exploring potential cooperation.

Bali Interfood 2026 and the Future of Bali’s F&B Industry

The continued development of Bali’s tourism sector has created a wider ecosystem around hotels, restaurants, cafés, bakeries and food businesses.

Events such as Bali Interfood 2026 provide an important meeting point between this local demand and international products, technology and expertise.

For Travelling Bali, the exhibition also offers an interesting perspective on another side of Bali — beyond beaches, temples and tourism attractions — by showing the people, businesses and innovations working behind the island’s hospitality experience.

From specialty coffee and artisan desserts to professional kitchen equipment, food ingredients and hospitality technology, Bali’s F&B industry continues to evolve alongside the island’s tourism sector.

As Bali Interfood reaches its seventh edition, the event demonstrates the growing importance of food and hospitality as part of Bali’s economic and tourism landscape.