The 2nd Asia Catering Expo will be held from Nov 15 to 17 at the Shandong International Convention and Exhibition Center in Jinan city, East China's Shandong province.

As a premier catering industry event by the Jinan government, the Asia Catering Expo garnering broad acclaim at its November 2023 debut. This year, more than 500 companies have confirmed or expressed intent to participate.

The expo will feature a host of categories, including Chinese and Western ingredients, pre-made foods, hotpot ingredients, food franchises, condiments, beverages, bakery products, kitchen equipment, food packaging, and hotel supplies.

Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Spain, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Russia, Thailand, Malaysia, Germany, and Angola have confirmed their attendance and will present unique food products.

Leading companies from various Chinese provinces, including Jiangxi, Gansu, Sichuan, Henan, and Shandong will also participate alongside industry associations and media.

This year's expo is also a designated highlight of the Dialogue with BRICS - Shandong Enterprises Innovation and Development Exchange Conference. On Nov 15, representatives from embassies and consulates in China, international chambers, Fortune 500 companies, multinationals, and industry experts will join the opening ceremony.

The expo will also host forums, matchmaking events, and competitions focused on industry analysis, trend exploration, networking, and skills exchange, establishing the ACE2024 as a high-quality platform for industry advancement.