FIC 2026 Concludes, Showcasing Unstoppable Health and Wellness Trend

March saw the successful conclusion of FIC 2026, the food additives exhibition in Shanghai. The overwhelming turnout clearly demonstrated that "health and wellness" is now the core driver of industry growth. This year's event highlighted a particularly strong demand for functional and precision-oriented products, with low-GI items and prebiotics emerging as major market focal points.

Health, wellness, and functionality were the dominant themes throughout the exhibition. There was particularly strong interest in low-GI foods and precision nutrition solutions, reflecting the market's escalating focus on specific needs like weight management and blood sugar health. Concurrently, demand for clean-label, naturally sourced ingredients continued to rise, with categories like plant extracts and prebiotics receiving significant attention.

We immersed ourselves in this industry gathering, engaging in in-depth exchanges with partners like the China National Research Institute of Food and Fermentation Industries. Topics such as "Development of Stachyose and Compound Prebiotics" shared at their "New Products & Technologies Release Conference" charted a clear course for the innovative application of functional ingredients. Through intensive client discussions, we gained a deeper understanding of the market's urgent need for natural and healthy raw materials, like inulin and fruit&vegetable powders.

（来源：公众号-中国食品发酵工程研究院）

Standing at this new starting point, GUIWEI BIO remains committed to the functional food ingredients sector. We will continue to collaborate with our partners, leveraging premium products like stachyose and inulin to jointly empower the innovation and upgrade of healthier food options.