In the 21st century, the global food industry has become the largest industry in the world. In the past 20 years, the food industry in China has been growing rapidly. The total output value of the food industry in China reached more than 2,500 billion dollars in 2006, and it has become an important pillar of the national economy. The food market in China has become the arena of international competitiveness, which is playing an increasingly important influence on the structure of the world food industry. The Chinese restaurants are also well loved by people all over the world, which demonstrates the influence of Oriental civilization. In connection with 14th World Congress of Food Science and Technology, the Organizing committee of this congress has decided to hold an “International Exhibition of Food Science, Technology and Industrial Innovation” at the same time. This will provide a global stage where food enterprises around the world can explore their business opportunities, enhance their corporate images, seek their international cooperation partners, and promote the international trade exchanges and cooperation! We warmly welcome the participation of food enterprises engaged in all areas of food production, food processing, food ingredients, food innovations, new products including functional foods, organic foods, soy foods, sports nutritional food, Lactobacillus products, convenience foods, sauce, chilled & frozen foods, beverage, alcohol, savory condiments, food processing & packing machinery, food security monitors. Shanghai, an open city on the coast and a famous historical and cultural city, is the gateway to the Yangtze River delta. It is a municipality under the direct jurisdiction of the Central Government, It is the largest economic and trade center, a comprehensive industrial base and the leading port China. It also is an important centre for food industry and it is the most influential food market in China.