Asia’s largest and the 4th biggest food innovation exhibition in the world, SIAL China 2017 concluded at Shanghai New International Expo Center on May 19th with a record number of visitors, exhibitors and exhibition squares. Altogether, 3,200 exhibitors (+10% vs 2016) presented their latest products and food trends from 67 countries all over the world, attracting 101,134 professionals (+31% vs 2016). This year’s SIAL China took place at 13 halls with 149,500 square meters (+18% vs 2016). SIAL China has further deepened its dedication on profession, internationality and commerce.
The Opening Ceremony
On May 17th,
a delegation of ministers (Argentina, Australia, Czech, Hungary, Lithuania,
Russia, and Uruguay), ambassadors, consuls and trade officers participated to
the Opening Ceremony of SIAL China 2017.
Most pavilions were
represented. China, with Director of China Commerce Development Center,
Director of Foreign Economic Cooperation Center of MOA, Chairman of Gansu
Commission of CCPIT, Chairman of Heilongjiang Commission of CCPIT, General
Manager of China Packaging and Food Machinery Co., Ltd, Deputy Director General
of Department of Commerce of Shandong Province, Secretary General of Cold Chain Logistics Committee and Vice
President of Chinese Academy of Agricultural Mechanization Sciences.
The Guest Country of Honor – Argentina was represented by Marisa Bircher, Secretary of Agro-industrial Markets and Martin
Rivolta, Consul of General of the Argentine Republic in Shanghai. Without
forgetting Ms. Andrea Gulyás, State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture of
Hungary, Mr. György Czerván, State Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture of
Hungary, Mr. Evegeny Nepoklonov, Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian
Federation, Mr. Aguerre Tabaré, Minister of Ministry of Livestock Agriculture
and Fisheries of Uruguay, Mr. Arturas Bagotyrius, General Deputy Director of
State Enterprise Lithuanian Agricultural and Food Market Regulation Agency, The
Honorable Martin Hamilton-Smith, Minister for Investment and Trade of South
Australian Government, Australia, The Honorable Philip Dalidakis, Minister for
Small Business, Innovation and Trade of Victorian State Government, Australia and
Ms Viera Šedivá, Vice Minister of Agriculture of the Czech Republic; and
Ambassadors and Consul Generals of Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica,
Czech, France, Finland, Greece, Hungary, Lithuania, Mexico, the Netherlands,
Poland, Russia, Spain, Ukraine and many more.
Argentina
- Guest Country of Honor
As the Guest Country of Honor at SIAL China 2017, Argentina’s pavilions have covered more than 1,200 sqm at E3 and E7, showcasing products that will receive increased exposure to Chinese and international professional visitors. China is the second largest export market for Argentine agricultural products, and SIAL China has witnessed strong interest in Argentine products at prior exhibitions. On May 18th, Mr. Mauricio Macri, President of Argentina came visiting SIAL China. On the same day, Argentine exhibitors and SIAL China’s BAB service platform signed an agreement which will enable 5,000 tons of Argentine beef to be exported to China in the near future.
Discover
the key trends to inspire Asia’s food business with SIAL China’s events
The jewelry on the
crown of SIAL Network - SIAL Innovation
took off its veil from day one. 212 innovative products were selected by an
independent jury displayed great experience and commitment, of which 10 were
further rated as the finalist products for their contributions to innovate
pleasure, health, physical, convenience and ethics for food product. These 10
products all touched on development important to Asian food industry.
This year the Gold
Award went to SAPMER from Mauritius for its Sashimi Tuna Filet; the Silver
Award was awarded to San Remo from Australia for its San Remo Pulse Pasta
Spaghetti; the Bronze Award went to SILK from China for its Silk Original
Skinned Walnut.
SIAL Innovation has long since been considered as the guide for most edge-cutting products exhibited at SIALs. Right after the unveiling of winner list, the stand of Gold Award winner was inundated with distributors and importers requesting for business cooperation.
La Cuisine
– 4th edition 2017 China International Top Chefs Invitational
Competition by SIAL
La Cuisine was endorsed by World Association of Chefs Societies (WACS)
for its 4th year and organized 8 teams from Korea, Malaysia, Spain,
Beijing, Dalian, Shanghai, Taiwan and Xiamen to compete for the champion. Each
team consisted of 3 highly-skilled chefs and was required to complete themed
dishes on-site. After 2 rounds of multiple themes, the Taiwan team topped all
the other teams and won the honor of “Top Chef” with great acclaim.
Meanwhile Guest Country of Honor Argentina presented the cooking
demonstrations with their quality beef and ingredients at La Cuisine.
The 6th edition
of Retail & Hospitality Forum
sparkled with the intuitive insights and accurate analysis shared by all-star
speakers. The world’s largest online and mobile marketplace Alibaba, XTC
World Innovation, consultants and experts from PWC, Euro Monitor, Marine
Stewardship Council and many more delivered speeches on the latest hot topics
including food sustainability, import and export policy, food innovation,
e-commerce and market trends.
In the 2017 edition,
partnered with Nielsen, World Tour
helped all the exhibitors and visitors to understand the specific
characteristics of the food market by geographic area. 27 billboards featured
confidence index and the information to define the retail strategies, from
Australia to Canada, from Brazil to Russia, the United States, United Kingdom
and China were all displayed.
As soon as the first
speaker opened the forum on May 17th, this event became the spotlight in the
wine sector. Mr. Tim Wildman MW
joined us this year again as the Keynote Speaker and led a star studded line-up
including Mr. Barry Dick MW, Sommelier Nikhil Agarwal and many more.
16 sessions were held and gathered 1,200 people on-site. Besides introducing
wine from Australia, China, France, Germany, India, the US and Spain, in
additionally the 2017 edition has also discussed and shared thoughts and ideas
about wine supply chain building up and industry resources integrating. Wine Innovation Forum once again brought new perspectives to wine professional
visitors on its understanding of wine business.
SIAL Best Buy China Competition
In partnership with
WINE100 - one of the most professional and influential wine rating agencies in
China, Best Buy China Competition
brought an effective platform to showcase exhibitors’ star products.
On May 17th,
a panel of 8 judges including: trade buyers, wine educators and MW had
performed a blind tasting of the wines & spirits submitted by SIAL CHINA
2017 wine exhibitors. The Jury was presided by Tim Wildman MW. This year, 40 exhibitors submitted their wines for Best Buy China Competition and 6 Best Buy Awards were awarded.
In the presence of
Mr. Nicolas Trentesaux - Managing Director SIAL Network, Martin Rivolta - Consul
of General of the Argentine Republic in Shanghai, Mr. Tim Wildman – MW and all
the VIPs of SIAL China, the awards ceremony took place on May 18th
during After SIAL Party. More than 400 officials, VIPs and exhibitors from the
industry attended the ceremony, witnessing the long-awaited winner list for Best Buy China Competition.
China National Specialty Tea Brewers Cup
Endorsed by Café
Culture and Australasian Specialty Tea Association (AASTA), this event honored
traditions with brewing skills and carry on tea innovations by organizing
competitions.
After 3 days contest,
Mr. Bochuan Yu, Mr. Andy Liu and Mr. Yongxiang Ou have won the first, second
and third place.
7 sessions have been
successfully held within 3 days at the 6th edition of Chocolate World, including The
International KamCha Competition. This is the first time it has been held at
SIAL China as one of the official celebration events for the 20th anniversary
of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and it is also the kick off
competition of the International Kamcha Competition 2017. Main sponsors, Murray
River Organics and Pernigotti brought incredible shows on-site. Pernigotti’s product
introduction pushed forward the happiness generated by the fantastic taste
after a violin show. On the third day, Mr. Jun YANG from Beijing Parkview
Wuzhou Hotel and Mr. Dong LI from the Opposite House Hotel brought a chocolate
top chef table.
The 5th
edition of Seafood Fest’ – Right
Seafood Right Wine was held together by China Aquatic Products Processing and
Marketing Alliance (CAPPMA), Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA), Marine
Stewardship Council (MSC) and Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC). With sessions
dedicated to introduce the “right seafood” associate with “right wines”,
Seafood Fest’ exalted the palate with gourmet food products.
MSC hosted an event
themed "MSC sustainable selection--trace to the source of seafood to the
fishery" promoting sustainable seafood. Besides focus on promoting GFC
Rock Lobster as representative seafood from western Australia, other seafood
such as snow crab, scallop and arctic cod also exhibited during the event.
Landmark
Biorigo
Another special highlight for SIAL China 2017 is the Landmark
Biorigo Exhibition at E7 hall, where the famous Chinese and international
special food originating from protected destinations have been showcased.
Unique Chinese and international original brands, representing regional culture
and history, could be found there for domestic and global visitors.
After SIAL
Party
On May 18th,
After SIAL Party took place at Sasha’s, which was built in 1921 and the former
home of T.V. Soong. The Soong sisters often stayed at the residence and they
and their husbands were amongst China's most significant political figures of
the early 20th century. With a fantastic combination of selected wines, gourmet
food and lively vibe, over 400 VIP exhibitors and VIP buyers celebrated the
great success of SIAL China. In additionally, the awarding ceremony of SIAL – Best Buy China Competition also
came on board.
With over 31%
increase in the number of visiting professionals, SIAL China boomed Asia’s food
and beverage market with a resounding success. SIAL China truly lives up to its
expectation as Asia’s largest food innovation exhibition that leverages the
food trade between Asia and the rest of world more over the number.
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photos for SIAL China 2017 and each event, please go to https://1drv.ms/f/s!AkzXZ7-hppNBik20rb3aUxXdbkDl
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Next year, SIAL China
will be held from 16th to 18th May 2018. Please stay
tuned with us and “look even deeper” for new market drivers and innovations for
the next year.
SIAL China
2017 Overview
- 3,200 exhibitors (+10% vs 2016) from 67 countries
- 101,134
professionals (+31% vs 2016)
- 149,500 sqm (+18%
vs 2016)
- 21 product sectors
including meat, dairy, wine, beverage, food and more…
SIAL CHINA
2018
16 - 18
May, 2018
Shanghai
New International Expo Centre
www.sialchina.com
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SIAL China is an integral part of the SIAL Network, the world’s largest network of food and drink fairs. Its 8 regular shows (SIAL Paris, SIAL Canada Montreal and Toronto, SIAL China, SIAL Middle East, SIAL ASEAN Manilla, SIAL InterFOOD in Jakarta and Gourmet Selection) bring together 14,195 exhibitors and 327,400 visitors from 194 countries.
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