Where to See Encrusting Machines in Person: Food Shows and Machinery Shows in Taiwan

Why See Machines in Person?

With machines like encrusting machines and dividers, there's a big difference between reading a catalog and seeing the real thing. On site you can see:

• The forming motion and speed, and what the finished products look like
• The sound and vibration of the machine running
• Whether the nozzles, hopper, and conveyor belt are easy to remove, and whether cleaning is a hassle
• Whether the control panel is intuitive
• How much space the machine actually takes up

The advantage of trade shows is that you can see many makers at once, and there are often live demonstrations on site.

Taiwan's Main Relevant Shows

Food Taipei Mega Shows
Organized by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), this is Taiwan's largest food industry show, running concurrently with FOOD TAIPEI (Taipei International Food Show), FOODTECH TAIPEI (Taipei International Food Processing Machinery & Pharmaceutical Machinery Show), TAIPEI PACK (Taipei International Packaging Industry Show), and others. Food processing and packaging machinery is concentrated mainly in FOODTECH TAIPEI and TAIPEI PACK. The 2026 show ran from June 24 to 27 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2 and Taipei World Trade Center Hall 1, and has ended; for 2027 dates, go by the official website.

Taipei International Bakery Show
Focused on baking ingredients, bakery equipment, and related machinery, it's especially worth visiting for businesses making bread, pastries, mooncakes, and flaky pastries. The official website has announced the 2027 show for March 18 to 21 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center Hall 1.

Kaohsiung Food Show
Organized by the Ministry of Economic Affairs' International Trade Administration and implemented by TAITRA, the 2026 show runs from October 22 to 25 at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center. It's a food-focused show; whether food processing machinery is exhibited depends on the exhibitor list on the official website. The official website also lists the concurrent Kaohsiung International Hotel, Restaurant & Bakery Equipment Show. For businesses in southern Taiwan, it's easier to reach than traveling north.

Show dates and venues may change each year, so always check the official website again before going.

Will Dong-Yih Be Exhibiting?

For Dong-Yih Machinery's exhibition plans, please call 06-257-4644 or reach us through our contact information page. Besides trade shows, interested customers can also contact us in advance about arranging a machine viewing or a trial run. You can learn about each model's specifications on the model pages first:

• DY-201 Automatic Bun & Mantou Machine
• DY-528MS Sweet Potato Ball & Taro Ball Portioning Machine
• DY-528M Automatic Dough & Filling Portioning Machine

What to Prepare Before Visiting

1. Be clear about the products you want to make: Product type, unit weight, and daily output.
2. Bring product photos or samples: So makers know the shape and texture you want.
3. Measure your space and check your power: Available floor space and single-phase or three-phase power.
4. Make a list of questions: Capacity, unit weight range, suitable ingredients, cleaning method, wear parts, maintenance, lead time, after-sales service.
5. Bring business cards: So makers can send quotations and information afterward.

What to Look at on Machines at the Show

• Which ingredients are used for the demo: Show demonstrations often use dough and fillings that have been adjusted, which may differ from your recipes, so ask.
• Actual capacity: The speed during a demonstration isn't necessarily the speed for long production runs.
• Food-contact parts: How they're removed and installed, what material they are, and how long cleaning takes.
• Safety protection: Where the guards and emergency stop buttons are, and how to stop and cut power before cleaning.
• After-sales service: Spare parts and how repairs are handled.

If a machine looks suitable at the show, it's best to arrange a trial run with your own ingredients and confirm the finished products meet your needs before ordering. For the overall considerations in adopting automation, see Labor Shortages and Automation.

FAQ

Q: Where can I see encrusting machines in person?
A: FOODTECH TAIPEI, part of the Food Taipei Mega Shows, is where food machinery is most concentrated; for bakery and pastry products, visit the Taipei International Bakery Show. You can also contact machine makers directly to ask about a viewing or trial run.

Q: When is FOODTECH TAIPEI?
A: In 2026 it ran from June 24 to 27 at Nangang Exhibition Center Halls 1 and 2 and World Trade Center Hall 1, and has ended; 2027 dates will be announced on the official website.

Q: Are there food shows in southern Taiwan?
A: The 2026 Kaohsiung Food Show runs from October 22 to 25 at the Kaohsiung Exhibition Center; it's food-focused, so check the exhibitor list on the official website to see whether machinery is exhibited.

Q: Will Dong-Yih be exhibiting?
A: For Dong-Yih Machinery's exhibition plans, please call 06-257-4644.