From March 17–19, the 26th China International Food Additives and Ingredients Exhibition (FIC 2026) was grandly held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. As a dedicated player in the field of compound seasonings and flavours & fragrances, Handyware Group showcased six core product series. During the exhibition, our booth attracted continuous traffic, drawing numerous food companies and industry partners for discussions and collaboration.

1. Six Product Series Leading New Industry Trends

At this exhibition, Handyware built comprehensive flavour solutions across six key dimensions: Health, Clean Label, Reduced Salt & Sugar, International Flavours, Cost Saving and Best-Selling Flavours.

(1)Wellness  Series 

Aligned with the “wellness” trend, our VC Bio-Balance, prebiotic, and kombucha flavour series empower applications across confectionery, beverages, and coffee. The kombucha range also extends into compound seasonings, bringing innovative applications to snacks. Combined with fermented seasoning solutions featuring mushroom, black garlic, and apple cider vinegar, we help create deeper umami profiles for snack products and support differentiation in the health-driven market.

On-site, the signature “Coconut Pineapple” and “Jasmine Blackberry Lavender” kombucha drinks stood out with their exceptional taste and health appeal, becoming trend highlights among younger, functionality-driven consumers.

(2)Reduced Salt & Sugar Series 

Our showcased solutions achieve “less salt without losing umami, less sugar without compromising sweetness,” overcoming flavour loss during reformulation and helping customers upgrade recipes while maintaining great taste.

(3)Clean Label Series 

Responding to the demand for ingredient transparency, our compound seasonings—such as beef, chicken, and rich tomato flavours—deliver authentic taste with simplified formulations, supporting brand upgrade.

(4)International Flavour Series 

From bold Mexican flavours to refreshing wasabi, from trendy beverages to distinctive salmon sauce, we break geographical boundaries to bring differentiated global flavour inspirations. Our teams from South Africa, Thailand, and Germany also presented local specialties, enabling precise insights into global taste trends.

(5)Cost Saving Series 

In a competitive market, our Handisol series optimizes formulation structure through advanced technology, helping customers achieve the best cost-performance balance without compromising quality.

(6)Best-Selling Series 

Targeting segments such as meat products, plant-based snacks, extruded snacks, and bakery, we introduced market-proven flavour solutions. Notably, the seasoned & spicy snacks series for meat products stood out with its rich, deep, and lingering flavour profile, becoming a key tool for creating differentiated blockbuster products.

2. Gala Evenings to Strengthen Partnerships

On the evening of March 16, the supplier dinner was successfully held, strengthening partnerships and collaboration. On March 17, the customer appreciation dinner created a relaxed and engaging atmosphere for deeper communication and reinforced long-term cooperation.

3. Innovation-Driven R&D Empowering the Food Industry

Through FIC 2026, Handyware Group demonstrated its strong R&D capabilities and market insights in compound seasonings and flavours . Moving forward, we will continue to focus on health, functionality, and internationalization trends, accelerating product innovation and application, and delivering more systematic and efficient flavour solutions to our customers.