KAILI, China, Sept. 24, 2024 — The 2024 China·Kaili Sour Soup Industry Development Conference commenced on September 22nd. Leaders from the China Cuisine Association and other culinary associations nationwide, along with representatives from the food industry, sour soup enterprises, and chefs specializing in various cuisines, gathered in Kaili to witness this significant event and explore collaborative opportunities.
Kaili sour soup, a renowned and flavorful delicacy with over a millennium of history in Qiandongnan, southwest China, has seen rapid growth in recent years, fueled by supportive policies and technological advancements. In 2023, the sour soup industry in Kaili accounted for 35% of the total output of the entire prefecture. Currently, the cultivated area for sour soup ingredients in Kaili and surrounding regions encompasses around 16,474 acres. There are 65 registered trademarks for Kaili sour soup and 137 varieties of sour soup products available in the market, attracting the attention of numerous enterprises and investors.
During the conference’s opening ceremony, hosted by the Bureau of Industry and Information Technology of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, representatives from 25 enterprises signed agreements with a total investment of 1.6 billion yuan, covering areas from technology research and development to market expansion. This signing has injected vitality into the development of the Kaili sour soup industry.
“We are planning to establish a research and development project here, given Kaili’s status as the birthplace of sour soup. This will enhance the variety of our sour soup products and promote Kaili sour soup through our channels,” said Sun Hongchun, the legal representative of Fanjia Foods (Qingdao) Co., Ltd.
During the conference, the Opening Ceremony of the China Kaili Sour Soup Industry Development Co-construction Base took place, marking the official launch of a vital platform for the scaled, standardized, and branded development of the Kaili sour soup industry.
The conference also featured a series of activities, including an ethnic parade and the National Competition for the Application of Kaili Sour Soup in Cultural Tourism Cuisine.
“The contestants hail from across the country. They are required to cook their specialties and designated dishes that highlight the characteristics of Kaili sour soup,” said Li Xingguang, the head judge of the competition.
The conference serves as a platform for exchange and cooperation, showcasing the industrial strength, regional characteristics, and cultural connotations of Kaili sour soup. By linking the industry with commerce and utilizing the market to drive brand development, the innovative and vigorous growth in the development of the Kaili sour soup industry, as well as the brand of China’s Capital of Sour Soup Cuisine, has been significantly promoted, fostering high-quality economic development in Qiandongnan.
Source: Bureau of Industry and Information Technology of Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou Province
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