Group 1 - The Cologne International Garden Exhibition showcased innovations in the gardening industry, emphasizing the importance of sustainable design and materials [1][2] - The exhibition attracted nearly 1,600 exhibitors, highlighting trends in outdoor furniture, gardening accessories, and tools, with a focus on enhancing garden life [1] - Chinese companies represented over half of the exhibitors, demonstrating advancements in green design and sustainable materials in the gardening sector [2] Group 2 - Hartman Company presented a unique outdoor plastic bench that collects and stores rainwater, showcasing innovative applications in gardening [1] - The exhibition featured various eco-friendly materials, such as 100% recyclable plastics used in flower pots by Schuricht Company [1] - Chinese enterprises, like Meiya Xin Furniture, are transitioning from OEM to self-branded products, focusing on green innovation and exporting to multiple regions [2]

Group 1 - The event "Opportunities in Business" and Pet Industry Supply-Demand Matching Conference was held in Longgang District, focusing on policy interpretation, cross-border resource promotion, product roadshows, supply-demand matching, and scenario promotion, attracting over 30 pet product-related companies [1] - Longgang District has gathered a number of excellent enterprises in the pet industry chain, including feeding, equipment, supplies, and medical services, and plans to develop new pet business formats and IPs by 2025 [1] - The pet consumption market in urban China is projected to reach 300.2 billion yuan by 2024, with Shenzhen's pet industry output value expected to be around 10 billion yuan, primarily in pet medical and smart products [3] Group 2 - The Longgang District is implementing supportive policies for the pet industry, including talent cultivation, financial services, and R&D investment, to enhance the development of pet product enterprises [3] - The pet industry accounts for 10% of the total foreign trade import and export volume in Longgang District, with initiatives like the establishment of a 1.68 million square meter overseas warehouse and the launch of a China-Europe freight train e-commerce express line to support international market expansion [3] - The event featured quality pet industry enterprises, including Shenzhen Xingri Industrial Co., Ltd., which specializes in a range of pet products, and Shenzhen Yanyuan Biotechnology Co., Ltd., focusing on AI inspection and molecular diagnostics in pet healthcare [5] Group 3 - The event introduced various pet-friendly scenarios, such as Datianshiju and Baolong Sports and Cultural Center, which provide new opportunities for pet product implementation and community engagement [5] - A dedicated pet enterprise contact group has been established in Baolong Street to facilitate ongoing connections and promote products through local platforms [6] - The event included direct interactions with procurement leaders from Walmart and Pupu Company, offering insights into procurement standards and supply chain management to help enterprises expand their market reach [5]