From April 23 to 25,2026, the FBIF2026 Food and Beverage Innovation Forum was successfully held in Hangzhou. The event brought together industry experts, leading brands, and research institutions to engage in in-depth discussions on consumption upgrading and industrial innovation, focusing on core areas such as natural health products and functional innovation, thereby establishing a vital platform for collaborative exchange and high-quality industry development.
The forum emphasized innovative applications of plant extracts, addressing key trends including clean labeling, substitution with natural ingredients, and functional nutritional enhancement. Participants explored technological breakthroughs, formulation strategies, and market implementation pathways for plant extracts in product development, sharing cutting-edge research concepts and practical experiences that provided clear guidance for the industry's health-oriented transformation. The forum significantly advanced deep integration among academia, industry, and research in the field of plant extracts, strengthened collaboration across the supply chain, and accelerated the adoption of advanced extraction technologies and innovative solutions. Through these exchanges, the industry clarified development pathways toward standardization, sustainability, and functional excellence, empowering companies to enhance product competitiveness and move beyond homogeneous competition.
This event not only expanded the application scenarios of plant extracts in the food and beverage sector but also played a pivotal role in driving the industry's transition toward natural, healthy, and sustainable practices, injecting sustained momentum for overall innovation and upgrading in the sector.
