China Soybean Expo – China Soybean Food and Soy Product Processing Equipment Exhibition

The SPEE China International Soy Food Processing Technology and Equipment Exhibition, together with the Bean and Plant Protein Food Processing Technology and Equipment Exhibition (China Bean Expo), was successfully held from April 12 to 14, 2025, at the Hefei Binhu International Convention and Exhibition Center in Anhui Province. This year’s event was themed “Improving Quality, Reducing Costs, Enhancing Efficiency, and Empowering the Soy Products Industry with New-Generation Productivity,” marking a major annual milestone for the global soy food sector.

In terms of scale, the exhibition covered over 25,000–30,000 square meters, bringing together nearly 400 exhibitors from across China. Both the variety of exhibits and the number of participating companies reached record highs, while total professional visitor attendance exceeded 45,000. Exhibitors included well-known brands such as Zuming Soy Products, Hangzhou Soy Food, VV Shares, Locke Machinery (Tianjin), Kangdeli Intelligent Technology (Zhejiang), Zhejiang Zhonghe Machinery, Shanghai Yongde Food Machinery, Wenling Yongjin Machinery Manufacturing, Qingdao Zi Fangyuan Machinery, Shandong Hongyang Doufu Machinery, Shandong Hongjin Machinery, Shandong Zhongke Shengchuang Machinery, Zhangzhou Gemeili Automation Equipment, and many others.

This edition of the expo featured numerous highlights, with local pavilions and leading enterprises competing on the same stage—a key attraction. Local delegations from Hailun City, Beian City, and other regions showcased the industrial strengths of “China’s Soy Capital,” drawing widespread attention to over 60 high-quality agricultural products, including high-protein non-GMO soybeans and organic soybean items. Zuming Shares unveiled its Yangziji series of soy milk products, low-purine offerings, an array of snack foods, and fresh produce innovations, setting up beverage-tasting and fresh-product sampling areas. The aroma of black bean tofu grilled fish and green bean tofu hot pot filled the air, attracting large numbers of professional visitors for tastings and business discussions. Meanwhile, VV Shares presented classic products like soy milk powder, soy milk drink powder, and liquid soy milk, along with new soy milk egg roll varieties, drawing industry authorities such as Wang Wei, President of the China Soy Products Professional Committee, to engage directly at their booth.

A rich program of concurrent events created a high-end platform for industry exchange. During the exhibition, activities included the 8th China Soy Food Festival, the 2025 China Bean Expo Chairpersons’ Working Meeting, a symposium for key players in the soy products industry, product and technology launch events, promotions of regional specialty soy products, and supply-demand matchmaking sessions for the soy food value chain. At the symposium, Beian City delivered a representative address, highlighting its soy industry advantages and initiating cooperative talks with more than 50 enterprises.

The professional audience was robust, with high-quality buyer profiles. The event drew soy product manufacturers, raw material suppliers, equipment purchasers, distributors, research institutes, and overseas procurement teams from across the country. VV Shares’ booth attracted numerous trade visitors and consumers, who praised the smooth texture and rich soy aroma of VV soy milk. At Zuming Shares’ booth, professional buyers and purchasing agents flocked to sample the latest offerings. Exhibiting companies generally reported that this year’s attendees were highly qualified, with clear purchasing intentions, resulting in significant on-site business matchmaking outcomes.

The exhibition yielded substantial results and received enthusiastic industry acclaim. Exhibitors noted that the China Bean Expo provided an exceptional platform for understanding market trends, expanding market reach, and building brand presence. Attendees agreed that the expo is not only a premier venue for brand exposure and business connections but also a critical hub for gaining insights into global soy food trends and exploring pathways toward intelligent, green transformation within the soy products industry.

The 2026 SPEE China Bean Expo will be held from April 12 to 14, 2026, at the Hefei Binhu International Convention and Exhibition Center. With an anticipated exhibition space of 25,000 square meters, 418 exhibitors, and 40,000 professional visitors, the event is set to continue serving as an efficient platform for global exchange and collaboration within the soy food industry.