Beijing Catering Expo 2023 – Strengthening Supply Chain and Deepening North China Market Engagement

In September 2023, the highly anticipated Beijing Catering Procurement Expo 2023 kicked off at the China National Convention Center, emerging as a pivotal platform for industry exchange and procurement in North China’s catering sector. As a professional manufacturer dedicated to disposable food packaging solutions, we were honored to participate in this influential event, aiming to showcase our tailored products for the northern market and strengthen our supply chain layout in the region. Our exhibition booth, designed with a focus on practicality and product visibility, featured a comprehensive range of common PP (polypropylene) disposable boxes, covering diverse capacities from 250ml small-sized containers to 1800ml large-capacity ones, as well as various shapes including rectangular, square, and round options. These products were specifically developed to cater to the strong demand for cost-effective, durable take-away containers in North China, where hearty hot dishes, rich soups, and staple foods like noodles and dumplings are prevalent in daily catering consumption.

A core highlight of our PP disposable boxes lies in their excellent heat resistance performance. Compliant with national food safety standards GB 4806.7-2016, the boxes are capable of withstanding temperatures ranging from -20℃ to 120℃, making them perfectly suitable for holding hot dishes, simmering soups, and freshly prepared staples without deformation or releasing harmful substances. Beyond heat resistance, the stackable design of our products has been widely recognized by visitors. This thoughtful design allows the boxes to be stacked neatly and securely, significantly reducing the required storage space in restaurant kitchens, warehouses, and delivery vehicles. It also simplifies the stocking process for catering businesses, improving operational efficiency and reducing labor costs associated with inventory management. Additionally, the boxes are made of high-quality food-grade PP material, which is non-toxic, odorless, and features good sealing performance, effectively preventing leakage of sauces and soups during transportation—an essential advantage for take-away services in the region.

Throughout the three-day expo, our booth attracted a steady flow of professional visitors, including decision-makers from well-known chain restaurants, procurement managers of large-scale catering companies, operators of group catering services for enterprises and institutions, as well as representatives from local food delivery platforms. We engaged in in-depth discussions with these visitors, focusing on key topics such as stable bulk supply capacity, flexible cost control strategies, and customized packaging solutions tailored to northern catering characteristics. Many participants expressed strong interest in our products after on-site inspections and product demonstrations, noting that our offerings perfectly matched their operational needs for cost-effectiveness and reliability. As a result, we successfully secured several trial orders with these potential clients, laying a solid foundation for long-term cooperation. Moreover, we took the opportunity to exchange insights with industry peers, gaining valuable information about the latest market trends in North China’s catering packaging sector, such as the growing preference for eco-friendly and microwave-safe disposable containers.

This participation in Beijing Catering Expo 2023 brought substantial benefits to our company. Firstly, it effectively reinforced our existing client base in North China, particularly in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, a core market with vibrant catering development. Secondly, through direct interactions with local customers, we deepened our understanding of their specific usage preferences—for instance, the higher demand for large-capacity containers for sharing dishes and the preference for sturdy packaging that can withstand long-distance delivery in the region’s vast geographic area. Furthermore, the expo enhanced our brand visibility in the northern market, establishing us as a reliable supplier of disposable catering packaging. Looking ahead, we will continue to refine our product line based on the insights gained from the expo, optimize our northern supply chain, and strive to provide more targeted, high-quality packaging solutions to support the development of catering businesses in North China.