舌尖上的“产业盛宴” ，潮州潮安这场展会，聚全国“食”力

Core Insights - The third Guangdong (Chaozhou) Specialty Food Industry Conference, themed "Food Capital New Quality Trend," commenced on July 17 and will last until July 19 [1] - The event features an exhibition area of 80,000 square meters, showcasing over 20,000 products across the entire food industry chain, including candies, preserved fruits, snacks, beverages, and pre-packaged meals [3] - The conference attracted over 1,000 participating companies, with nearly 30% of exhibitors coming from outside Chaozhou, covering well-known brands from Guangdong, Fujian, and other regions [3] Industry Development - The conference marks a significant evolution, achieving full market operation for the first time and entering a professional exhibition venue [7] - The event is held in the Dongshan Lake Park area, which houses numerous food manufacturers and printing machinery companies, facilitating a "front exhibition, back factory" model [7] - Chaozhou's food industry has a long history, with over 1,500 food manufacturing enterprises producing more than 2,000 varieties, exporting to over 30 countries and regions globally [9] Strategic Initiatives - The Chaoan District aims to leverage its selection as one of the first provincial pilot counties for food industry cultivation to build a world-class "Candy Town" [9] - The district plans to scientifically design a spatial layout consisting of a comprehensive experience area, a technology innovation park, an international business park, and a food value innovation park [9] - The goal is to enhance the food industry and create a modern food industry cluster with global competitiveness [9]