“七项第一”书写“食博新辉煌”——第二十二届中国（漯河）食品博览会亮点纷呈

Core Insights - The 22nd China (Luohe) Food Expo showcased the theme "World Vision, Chinese Classics, Henan Famous Products," highlighting Luohe's status as a "Chinese Food City" and its industrial heritage and innovation [1][4] - The event featured a record scale with 6.5 million square meters of exhibition space, 1,268 participating companies from 12 countries, and 26 provinces, attracting 26,932 professional buyers [1][4] - A total of 75 investment projects were signed, amounting to 37.22 billion yuan, with a 97% signing rate for intention orders and a total transaction value of 49.26 billion yuan [1][8] Industry Trends - The Food Expo has evolved into a "barometer" for the food industry, promoting deeper cooperation and interaction among food enterprises [4][7] - Luohe's food industry has surpassed 250 billion yuan, accounting for 1/4 of Henan's total and 1/40 of the national total, with a focus on upgrading to "new quality productivity" [4][8] - The event emphasized international participation, with Malaysia as the guest country and pavilions from 12 countries, enhancing the global appeal of the expo [5][6] Innovation and Technology - The expo included a conference on new trends and technologies in the food industry, featuring presentations from industry experts and the release of authoritative data by the China Food Industry Association [10] - The introduction of a new exhibition model separated professional procurement from on-site sales, enhancing the overall experience for buyers and exhibitors [4][10] Economic Impact - The expo significantly boosted local tourism, with 965,000 visitors to various attractions, generating 930 million yuan in cultural and tourism consumption [11] - The establishment of the China Food City brand pavilion during the expo aims to create a new paradigm for high-quality food products [8][11]