• Over 2,750 Exhibitors from 50+ Countries to Showcase 800,000+ Food & Beverage Innovations, co-locating with Prowine Singapore and IndusFood Asia
• European Union Debuts as Region of Honour, bringing together the best Premium Products from the Region
• Brand New FutureFWD feature area showcasing latest Food Technology Solutions, Expanded Coffee, Bar & Tea as well as strong presence in Fresh Produce and Dairy Segments
• Young Chefs Grand Prix Debuts Alongside Asian Pastry Cup and FHA Bakery & Dessert Challenges

SINGAPORE, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Food & Hospitality Asia (FHA), Asia’s Premier International Food and Hospitality event organised by Informa Markets, makes a return this 21-24 April 2026 at the Singapore EXPO, with Mr. Alvin Tan, Minister of State for the Ministry of Trade and Industry, as the Guest of Honour.  Bringing together FHA F&B (Food & Beverage) and FHA HoReCa (Hotel, Restaurant, Cafe), as well as co-locating with Prowine Singapore and IndusFood Asia in a single edition, the unified event cements itself as the ultimate one-stop platform for Asia’s F&B professionals and industry leaders to source efficiently from global suppliers, establish valuable connections, and gain fresh insights on the latest market trends.

FHA 2026 will cover 18 segments across the full spectrum of the food, beverage, and hospitality industries. The biggest FHA event in a decade, this year’s key segments for food and beverage include spotlights on Fresh Produce, Convenience Food, Fine Food, Halal, Seafood, Wine & Spirits. For HoReCa, an expanded Coffee, Tea, and Bar segment joins the lineup alongside Bakery, Pastry & Gelato, Foodservice Technology, and more.

An estimated 2,750 exhibitors, including 76 group pavilions from over 50 countries and regions, are set to participate, alongside 80,000 attendees from more than 115 countries. Notably, over 38% of exhibitors are first-time participants, showcasing more than 800,000 products, brands, and innovations, adding unprecedented diversity and innovation to the event. With 80% of exhibitors being international, the European Union takes centre stage as the Region of Honour, highlighting its exceptional offerings.

What’s new at FHA 2026

Debuting at FHA 2026, FutureFWD is a groundbreaking 4-day event showcasing next-generation solutions that transform operations and customer experiences across hospitality, foodservice, retail, and technology. The FutureFWD Seminar highlights digital innovation, sustainability, and shifting consumer expectations, featuring expert keynotes, panels, and networking to deliver actionable insights and connections for business success. Industry leaders are revolutionizing food service and hospitality: RestoSuite drives operational excellence, Singtel Stack-EZ, Seito, and Xilnex Holdings streamline efficiency with digital integration, and Rolo Robotics and Koomi boost productivity through automation and advanced point-of-sale technologies. Lunchbox Asia and OpenTable redefine customer engagement, Zennio enhances personalized guest experiences, and Razer Fintech/Fiuu transforms secure payment solutions. Together, these innovators are shaping the future of hospitality.

We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with IndusFood for the inaugural international launch of IndusFood Asia 2026, set to debut at FHA 2026. Supported by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, this strategic partnership unites two premier platforms to elevate Asia’s food and beverage trade while spotlighting India’s vibrant and innovative food and beverage ecosystem on the global stage.

New to FHA’s lineup, the Young Chefs Grand Prix is a premier competition for culinary talents aged 25 and under, featuring over 300 participants from 10+ countries. This dynamic event tests creativity and adaptability through unique challenges like an ingredient-sourcing relay and live cook-off. A collaboration with the Singapore Chefs Association, Singapore Junior Chefs Club, and endorsed by Worldchefs, it joins popular events like the FHA Bakery Challenge, FHA Dessert Challenge, and Asian Pastry Cup, delivering an exciting showcase of culinary excellence.

The newly expanded Coffee, Tea and Bar segment now includes bar equipment and solutions, reflecting the growing trend of cafés and restaurants across ASEAN integrating bar-style beverage offerings like craft cocktails, cold brew taps, and mixology-inspired presentations. Featured manufacturers include Cimbali, Bravilor Bonamat, Melitta, Bunn-O-Matic, Mazzer, Nuova Ricambi, Fiamma, Barsetto, Moseener, and Joper, showcasing premium coffee machines, grinders, and roasting equipment. Complementing this lineup are leading syrup and beverage brands such as DaVinci Gourmet, Monin, Shott Beverages, 1883 Maison Routin, and Australian Fruit Juice, offering innovative solutions to elevate drink creation and beverage service in the hospitality sector.

Must-see show segments

The Fresh Produce Segment bring together the industry’s most comprehensive network of leading producer in potato products. Featured names include McCain, one of the world’s largest frozen potato manufacturers; Lamb Weston, a global innovator in frozen potato solutions; Simplot, renowned for advanced processing technologies; and Agristo, a European leader in potato specialties. Regional champions such as Iscon Balaji, VLAM Potato, Papatos, McPatel, Funwave, Bizz Corporation, and Comfortly Food further solidify FHA as the premier platform for sourcing fresh, frozen, processed, and value-added potato products.

This year’s edition brings together the most comprehensive gathering of global Dairy manufacturers, featuring industry leaders renowned for innovation and quality. Highlights include Savencia, specialists in premium cheeses like Elle & Vire; Lactalis, offering the iconic President brand; Sodiaal, home to Candia; Fonterra, creators of Anchor; Urenholt, makers of Emborg; and Ingredia, experts in milk proteins. Other notable names include VLAM Dairy, US Dairy Export Council, Saputo, Sterilgarda, AHDB Dairy, ZZA Mozzarella, Vandersterre, DMK, Molkerei Ammerland, and Ehrmann. This unparalleled lineup offers food service professionals and buyers direct access to innovations in cheese, butter, cream, milk powders, and plant-based alternatives.

Seminars not to miss

Seminars at FHA 2026 ignite bold conversations, driving lasting change in food and hospitality.

The FHA Mainstage brings together leaders and pioneers to explore trends shaping Asia’s food and hospitality future. Through dynamic discussions and insights, it tackles consumer shifts, investment landscapes, and innovations in food safety and health, empowering the industry to move forward.

The FutureFWD Seminar bridges hospitality, foodservice, retail, and technology, focusing on digital innovation, sustainability, and evolving consumer expectations. With expert keynotes, panels, and networking, it delivers actionable insights and connections to help businesses thrive in a changing landscape.

The Sustainability Summit, aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals, gathers innovators and changemakers to turn ideas into action. From alternative proteins to low-carbon hospitality, it’s where inspiration meets impact for people, business, and the planet.

Secure complimentary trade ticket to Asia’s Leading International F&B Event for a limited time. Visit the official website at www.foodnhotelasia.com to register.

For more information, visit www.foodnhotelasia.com

Hospitality, Food & Beverage at Informa Markets 

Informa Markets’ Hospitality, Food & Beverage portfolio includes a series of global in-person trade events and an online content platform Saladplate – aimed at fostering business relationships, enabling learning, and enhancing trade opportunities for the industry.

With several established events within the portfolio such as Hotelex Shanghai, Food&HotelAsia, HOFEX, Fispal Food Service, and Abastur, the portfolio together offers an unparalleled audience reach across the world. Staging 35 live and digital events in major cities including Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Bangkok, Sao Paulo, and Mexico City.

Working alongside established industry partners, government bodies, and recognised professionals, the portfolio aims at bringing companies, individuals, and the industry to the forefront of global business innovation by offering solutions and opportunities that meet today’s business needs.

About Informa Markets 

Food and Hospitality Asia is organised by Informa Markets, a division of Informa plc. Informa Markets creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate and grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face exhibitions, targeted digital services, and actionable data solutions. We connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology, and Infrastructure. As the world’s leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days a year.

For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com. 

Ubyx appoints BitGo B&T, N.A. as a settlement agent, expanding regulated digital asset acceptance across global financial institutions

NEW YORK and PALO ALTO,Calif., March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ubyx Inc., a provider of clearing and acceptance infrastructure for tokenised deposits and regulated stablecoins, today announced a strategic investment from BitGo Ecosystem Holdings LLC (“BitGo Ecosystem Holdings”), an affiliate of BitGo Holdings, Inc. (“BitGo”). Ubyx also announced the appointment of BitGo Bank & Trust, N.A. (“BitGo B&T”), a subsidiary of BitGo and an OCC-regulated trust bank, as a settlement agent within the Ubyx network.

BitGo invests in Ubyx

The partnership positions BitGo B&T as a core settlement partner within Ubyx’s shared infrastructure for regulated digital assets. BitGo B&T’s digital asset infrastructure will deliver institutional-grade custody and settlement services, enabling the secure movement of regulated digital assets between issuers and receiving institutions.

“Regulated digital asset infrastructure requires trusted institutional participants who can operate at the intersection of traditional finance and blockchain technology,” said Frank Wang, Head of Fintech at BitGo. “Ubyx is solving a critical structural challenge by enabling multiple issuers and multiple receivers to transact seamlessly while preserving par-value integrity. By joining as a settlement agent and investor, BitGo B&T is supporting the infrastructure necessary for digital assets to scale globally within regulated frameworks.”

Tony McLaughlin, CEO of Ubyx, said: “BitGo B&T brings deep institutional custody expertise and regulatory credibility to the Ubyx network at a time when banks and financial institutions are moving from digital money pilots to operational deployment. As an OCC-regulated trust bank and owned by a publicly traded company, BitGo exemplifies the type of institution that can support regulated digital assets at scale. This partnership demonstrates that institutional infrastructure providers recognize the need for shared clearing and acceptance networks as regulated digital assets enter mainstream financial flows.”

The Ubyx model separates network coordination from custody and settlement execution. BitGo B&T’s status as an OCC-regulated trust bank, combined with BitGo Holdings, Inc.’s position as a publicly listed company, reinforces Ubyx’s strategy of anchoring digital asset infrastructure in regulated, systemically credible institutions rather than proprietary or closed ecosystems. This meets the operational, regulatory and governance standards expected by global banks and their supervisors.

The participation of BitGo Ecosystem Holdings as an investor, alongside BitGo B&T’s role as an infrastructure and settlement provider, reflects growing institutional recognition that digital money infrastructure must solve the “many-to-many problem”. This means connecting multiple issuers with multiple receivers in a neutral, scalable environment that preserves the singleness of money across digital and traditional financial systems.

Disclaimer: Stablecoins are not covered by FDIC or SIPC, or any other governmental or non-governmental insurance programs. Any loss of value or loss of the Stablecoins themselves may not be offset or reimbursed by insurance.

About BitGo

BitGo (NYSE: BTGO) is the digital asset infrastructure company delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, stablecoins, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since 2013, BitGo has focused on accelerating the transition of the financial system to a digital asset economy. BitGo maintains a global presence and multiple regulated entities, including BitGo Bank & Trust, National Association, a federally chartered digital asset bank. Today, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry’s top brands, financial institutions, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of clients.

For more information, please visit https://www.bitgo.com

About Ubyx

Ubyx was founded to enable the global acceptance of regulated digital money by connecting multiple issuers with multiple receiving institutions in a shared settlement environment. Ubyx supports the redemption of tokenised deposits and regulated stablecoins at par value and helps preserve the singleness of money across emerging digital financial ecosystems.

For more information, visit https://ubyx.xyz

Media Contacts:

BitGo: press@bitgo.com

Ubyx: press@ubyx.xyz 

GUANGZHOU, China, March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Building on a strong start in January, GAC achieved explosive growth in its overseas markets in February. February sales surpassed 11,125 units, a staggering 114% year-on-year increase. Cumulative sales for the first two months exceeded 25,126 units, up 86% year-on-year, demonstrating robust global expansion momentum. This stellar performance is driven by GAC’s “Tech-Driven GAC, Advancing Global Reach with a Full-Chain Ecosystem” philosophy, guided by the overarching “One GAC 2.0” strategy.

This rapid overall growth stems from simultaneous breakthroughs across multiple regional markets. Since the beginning of the year, GAC’s overseas regions have shown synergistic and widespread growth. Through precise market-entry strategies and agile business models, GAC is efficiently expanding its brand presence across key global coordinates, accelerating its footprint in core markets including the Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe.

Asia-Pacific cumulative sales grew 130% year-on-year in the first two months, with significant growth in markets such as Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Hong Kong stood out as a particularly strong performer. Guided by the “One GAC 2.0” strategy and the “Hong Kong ACTION” initiative, GAC’s sales in the region have continued to climb. In February, GAC ranked among the top two Chinese EV brands and the top three across all auto brands in Hong Kong, reflecting strong local recognition.

Concurrently, fueled by the ongoing execution of the “Middle East ACTION” initiative, the Middle East region saw its cumulative sales surge by 282% year-on-year in the first two months. Several key markets achieved exponential growth, with cumulative sales in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE soaring by 116%, 420%, and 336% respectively.

In Europe, Greek retail sales increased over 20% month-on-month in February. This sustained market momentum signals that GAC’s channel operations in Europe have entered a healthy, upward trajectory.

Looking ahead, GAC will remain committed to long-termism and deepening its localized operations. By introducing more high-tech, high-quality products, enhancing service networks, and optimizing the user experience, GAC will continue to fulfill its “In Local, For Local” commitment through technology sharing and ecosystem co-creation. GAC is committed to becoming a reliable automotive brand for consumers around the world and creating more low-carbon, green and intelligent value for a better mobile life for global consumers.

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