On August 8, the 3rd Yunnan International Catering, Gourmet Food & Pre-prepared Dish Industry Expo—themed “Nourished by Nature, Savoring Yunnan”—opened at the Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center in Kunming.

Guided by the Department of Commerce of Yunnan Province and the China Culinary Association, the expo features three thematic exhibition halls and hosts 381 participating enterprises, forming a comprehensive industry matrix that spans “from farm to table.” During the opening ceremony, awards were presented for the “Four Renowned” Yunnan Cuisine Selection—recognizing Famous Restaurants, Master Chefs, Signature Dishes, and Iconic Snacks—with 40 winning brands and individuals honored. The Yunnan Gourmet Map was also officially released. The Specialty Ingredients Hall highlights Yunnan’s geographically indicated products and time-honored culinary brands; the Pre-prepared Dish Hall showcases cold-chain technologies and commercial kitchen equipment; and the Comprehensive Consumer Goods Hall presents the distinctive catering cultures of all 16 prefectures through the “One County, One Banquet” concept. Concurrent events include the Yunnan Cuisine Culinary Skills Competition, the Group Meal Industry Conference, and the Belt and Road Gourmet Tourism Industry Exchange Conference. Special consumption vouchers are being distributed on-site, fueling robust activity among both buyers and sellers.