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Chocolate Walls And Coffee Wars: Asia's F&B Showcase Heats Up In Singapore

The upcoming Speciality Food & Drinks Asia (SFDA) and Speciality Coffee & Tea Asia (SCTA), co-located with SIGEP Asia 2025, will spotlight several firsts for the regional food and beverage scene, including the Asian Selections of the Panettone World Cup and one of Singapore's largest edible chocolate installations. Running from July 17–19 at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, the event is set to host over 350 exhibitors from 30 countries and expects to attract around 12,000 visitors. The three-day showcase will include live culinary demos, international pavilions, business networking platforms and coffee cupping sessions designed for industry players in the fast-evolving F&B and hospitality sectors. Among the key highlights is a 9-metre edible chocolate art wall created by pastry chef Janice Wong, in collaboration with Valrhona. This installation marks a rare display of large-scale edible art in Singapore. Coffee professionals will also gather for the Singapore National Coffee Championship (SNCC), where top baristas will compete for a spot at the World Coffee Championships 2026. Complementing the competition is the Singapore Roasters Showcase x Public Cupping, and a hands-on cupping workshop organised with the Speciality Coffee Association and Bettr Academy. The Panettone World Cup's Asian Selections will be held in Southeast Asia for the first time at SIGEP Asia, sending winning participants to compete internationally in Italy. This edition also introduces new industry roundtables hosted by the International Food & Beverage Association (IFBA) and a new partnership with the Airline Catering Association (ACA), further positioning the event as a regional hub for innovation and collaboration in the F&B space. Related