{"id":14005,"date":"2026-04-21T08:40:30","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T00:40:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=14005"},"modified":"2026-04-21T08:41:14","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T00:41:14","slug":"malaysias-biggest-cafe-and-beverage-trade-show-returns-to-klcc-convention-centre-in-may-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/klhappenings.com\/?p=14005","title":{"rendered":"MALAYSIA\u2019S BIGGEST CAFE AND BEVERAGE TRADE SHOW RETURNS TO KLCC CONVENTION CENTRE IN MAY 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The International Caf\u00e9 and Beverage Show 2026 marks its 5th edition with expanded global participation, new industry competitions and a growing spotlight on Malaysia as Southeast Asia’s caf\u00e9 hub<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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KUALA LUMPUR, 20 APRIL 2026 \u2014<\/strong> The International Caf\u00e9 & Beverage Show (ICBS) 2026\u00a0returns to the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) for its fifth edition from May 7\u20139, 2026, featuring a new, dedicated tea segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The three-day premier trade event will bring together a vibrant global community, welcoming 650 brands, 1,000 baristas, and 2,000 caf\u00e9 owners, with an anticipated 13,000 attendees from 55 countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organised by Montgomery Asia in partnership with Barista Guild Asia, Eciatto, and HJC Global Tea Fair, ICBS 2026 introduces several new developments that reflect how seriously the show is tracking the industry\u2019s evolution. The most significant debut this year is a dedicated tea segment, developed in collaboration with HJC Global Tea Fair – a first in the show\u2019s five-year history. The segment brings global tea innovations to the ICBS floor at a moment when tea is moving from a supporting category into a core part of modern caf\u00e9 menus across Malaysia and the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cICBS has become a catalyst for Southeast Asia\u2019s beverage economy. It\u2019s where ideas are exchanged, partnerships are formed, and businesses find new pathways for growth,\u201d said Mr Alun Jones, Project Director of Montgomery Asia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs we celebrate our fifth edition, the show is not just reflecting the industry – it is actively shaping it. In 2026, we are seeing a beverage landscape more diverse and innovation-driven than ever before. Coffee continues to anchor caf\u00e9 culture, but there is strong momentum in speciality tea, ready-to-drink beverages and mixology-inspired concepts, and ICBS is designed to give industry players direct access to these emerging opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The timing matters. Malaysia\u2019s foodservice sector is valued at USD 14.75 billion as of 2025 and projected to reach USD 27.50 billion by 2030[1]<\/sup><\/a>, according to industry data. Within that, demand for premium and functional beverages is accelerating – the ready-to-drink tea segment alone is expected to grow by USD 32.4 million between 2025 and 2030[2]<\/sup><\/a>. These are not abstract figures; they reflect a shift in how Malaysians spend, socialise and seek out new experiences, and ICBS is the platform where the industry gathers to respond to that shift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anchoring the competition side of the show is the Malaysia Open Coffee Championship (MOCC), which brings together 38 competitors across three categories: the Malaysia Open Brewers Cup, Malaysia Open Latte Art Championship, and Malaysia Open Barista Championship. More than a skills showcase, the MOCC is a talent pipeline as it continues to raise the bar for Malaysia\u2019s barista community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alongside its championships, ICBS 2026 continues to spotlight the evolving creativity within Malaysia\u2019s beverage scene through the Unite Malaysian Taste Challenge 2026. Bringing together emerging and seasoned mixologists, the competition invites participants to craft story-driven mocktails inspired by Malaysia\u2019s rich and diverse flavour heritage, transforming local ingredients into distinctive expressions of taste. More than a mixology showcase, it reinforces ICBS\u2019s role as a platform where distinctly Malaysian concepts take centre stage \u2013 giving producers and caf\u00e9 operators a meaningful opportunity to present homegrown innovation to both trade and public audiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMalaysia\u2019s caf\u00e9 scene has matured considerably over the past decade, moving well beyond chain coffee into a landscape of independent caf\u00e9s, speciality roasters, and concept-driven spaces, with a consumer base that travels specifically to seek them out,\u201d said Mr Alun Jones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cICBS sits at the centre of that ecosystem – not just as an exhibition, but as the place where the next ideas in Malaysian caf\u00e9 culture tend to surface first.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Entry to ICBS 2026 is free, and registration is now open. The exhibition runs from 7\u20139 May, with trade visitors welcome for all three days, while the exhibition officially opens to the public on 9 May, inviting all attendees to experience the show floor and explore the latest in coffee, tea, and beverage innovation firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on ICBS 2026, exhibition opportunities, partnership enquiries, and visitor passes, visit https:\/\/intl-cbs.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[1]<\/sup><\/a> MALAYSIA FOODSERVICE MARKET SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS – GROWTH TRENDS AND FORECAST (2026 – 2031)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

[2]<\/sup><\/a> Malaysia RTD Tea Market 2025-2030<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


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