CBB 2026 Exhibition Set for Shanghai This October

From October 12 to 15, 2026, the 2026 International Brew & Beverage Processing Technology and Equipment Exhibition for China (CBB 2026) will open its doors at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). This biennial event, which has been a cornerstone of the liquid food industry for over three decades, is set to bring together leading enterprises from every segment of the industry, including baijiu, beer, beverages, dairy, condiments, and packaging equipment. More than 900 exhibitors from China and abroad will make a joint appearance, and over 60,000 professional visitors from around the world are expected to attend.

CBB 2026 is guided by the themes of innovation, intelligence, sustainability, and high-end development. The event is committed to building a new platform for upgrading the entire liquid food industry chain while writing a new chapter of high-quality development. The exhibition area will exceed 100,000 square meters, providing a comprehensive platform for business matching, technical exchange, and innovation.

Leading enterprises from every segment of the industry will take the stage at CBB 2026. This year's exhibitor lineup can truly be described as a full mobilization of the industry chain. From upstream raw and auxiliary materials, brewing and processing, to midstream filling, packaging equipment, and production line integration, and on to downstream labeling and coding, smart warehousing, and digital solutions, leading enterprises from baijiu, beer, beverages, dairy, and condiments will form a complete map of the industry. Whether attendees are sourcing turnkey production lines or comparing individual machines, whether they focus on a single process or evaluate complete smart-manufacturing solutions, they will find their answer at this show.

CBB 2026 focuses on four main themes: internationalization, localization, intelligentization, and green development. The international zone will feature a stellar lineup of world-renowned brands such as BarthHaas, Fermentis, Krones, HEUFT, CIMC Enric, SACMI, ifm, Endress+Hauser, SEW-Eurodrive, Alfa Laval, and Grundfos. These brands will cover core supporting technologies ranging from hops, raw and auxiliary materials, and pre-treatment processes to filling and packaging equipment, integration, end-of-line packaging, smart factory solutions, and water treatment. A number of brand-new machines and solutions will make their on-site debuts, showcasing the latest achievements in smart manufacturing and green sustainability for the liquid food industry.

Leading Chinese liquid food equipment manufacturers, including Tech-Long, Newamstar, Lehui, Zhongya, Zhongchen, SUNRISE, Hermann, and Talos, will exhibit in force. They will showcase independently developed core equipment and technologies such as high-speed filling, aseptic packaging, intelligent inspection, and integrated smart production, covering the entire production process from raw material pre-treatment, brewing, and processing to filling and sealing, labeling, and coding, and smart warehousing. These achievements not only help small and medium-sized food producers cut costs, boost efficiency, and optimize their production systems but will also accelerate the expansion of Chinese high-end equipment into global markets.

Digital transformation is one of the defining features of this edition, addressing smart-upgrading needs across the entire liquid food industry chain. From automated and intelligent production scheduling, predictive maintenance, and big-data quality control throughout the process to complete digital-twin factory solutions, every scenario is covered. Core intelligent equipment, including smart sensors, automated control systems, and unmanned sorting machines, will be on display, helping the industry move from traditional manual control toward fully digital, intelligent, and unmanned production.

Green and low-carbon empowerment is a key highlight of CBB 2026. Exhibitors will launch a range of low-carbon technologies and equipment, including energy-efficient filling machines, circulating water treatment technologies, equipment for biodegradable packaging, and waste heat recovery systems. While optimizing production costs and efficiency, these solutions comprehensively support energy conservation and emission reduction, offering practical, full-coverage green production solutions for producers of alcoholic drinks, beverages, water, dairy products, condiments, and other liquid foods. These solutions are aligned with global dual-carbon strategies and the industry's low-carbon transition, helping the industry build a sustainable future.

More than ten high-level forums will be held during the show, bringing together authoritative industry experts, chief engineers of leading enterprises, and industry leaders for in-depth discussions on segment trends, technological innovation, and industrial transformation. Attendees can expect to gain insights into the trends shaping the industry and explore practical paths to lower costs, higher efficiency, and transformation.