Global enterprises taking part in third CIIE

Highlights of what's on offer at expo's business exhibition

Food and agricultural products

More than 1,000 enterprises from nearly 100 countries and regions are demonstrating their food products at the third CIIE, including nearly 30 Fortune Global 500 and industry-leading companies.

Exhibits cover all aspects of the food industry including dairy, fruit and vegetables, beverages and alcohol, meat, aquatic products, frozen food, snack food, sweets, condiments and comprehensive food.

Some highlights

· The food and agricultural products section is a gathering platform for global food businesses. The number of participating countries and enterprises is the largest among all six exhibition sections.

· The section drives trends in the food industry in the world. Many products designed to help people to improve health are on display. Environmentally friendly products also incorporate future trends.

· A dairy products industry special committee, formed by some industry-leading enterprises, has been established to strengthen communication and promote the development of the whole industry.

· Many quality supporting programs are ongoing during the third CIIE, including the Belt and Road Eco-Agriculture and Food Safety Forum organized by the State Administration for Market Regulation. A slew of sub-forums focused on imported food, meat and dairy products are held to support companies' strategies.

· Food companies are organizing more than 1,000 onsite events including sampling, performances, new products promotions and contract signing ceremonies.

· The organizers ensure all exhibits abide by the COVID-19 epidemic prevention rules issued by the Shanghai government, which include strict testing for imported frozen food and no sampling of uncooked fresh food, to ensure the safety of all participants.

Dairy products subsection

The exhibition space of dairy products at the food and agricultural products section is nearly 10,000 square meters.

About a third of the Fortune Global 500 and industry leaders participating in the food and agricultural products area are dairy companies. Six of the top eight foreign dairy food makers are taking part in the exhibition.

What to see

Danone

Nearly 200 products developed by French food group Danone are on display at the third CIIE, including super high-end infant formula Aptamil Essensis and plant-based shake Vega One.

Theland

Theland improved its milk sourcing standards in 2020. Its exhibits include different types of milk powder and high-protein milk.

French Agriculture and Food Committee

French Agriculture and Food Committee is attending the 2020 CIIE with eight leading dairy companies and four fruit and vegetable producers and exporters from France.

Fonterra

Fonterra is displaying a probiotic product and an Anchor-branded milk product.

The company's displays also include Anchor-branded cream and whey protein concentrate.

Arla Foods

Arla Foods is introducing some organic milk and infant formula at the third CIIE.