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From Triumph to Tomorrow: Bakery China 2025 Concludes Successfully

Bakery China 2025, held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC) in Shanghai, marked a significant milestone by wrapping up its four-day event on May 22, 2025. This event has solidified its reputation as a premier international platform for business growth and industrial innovation in the bakery and confectionery sectors. With more than 2,200 exhibitors showcasing over 10,000 innovations from around the globe, Bakery China has once again proven its status in the international bakery landscape.

Embracing Innovation Across the Supply Chain

Under the theme “Empowering Innovation, Bridging the Globe, Building the Future,” this year’s exhibition featured groundbreaking advancements, including:

• - Smart baking systems
• - Health-focused formulations
• - Eco-friendly packaging solutions
• - Digital tools for business transformation

Innovative experiences were at the forefront, with interactive demonstrations such as AI-driven automated production lines and live tastings of low-glycemic bakery products. Augmented Reality (AR) provided attendees with a unique cooking experience, turning the venue into a dynamic innovation lab that promotes a transition from high-volume models to solutions centered on value and quality.

Introduction of the Belt and Road Bakery Corridor

A highlight of this year’s Bakery China was the launch of the Belt and Road Bakery Corridor, which emphasizes intercultural exchanges through specialized ingredients, heritage techniques, and culinary fusion between the East and West. The exhibition attracted professional buyers from over 130 countries, fostering more than 3,000 business meetings, including:

• - Global trade negotiations
• - Supermarket sourcing summits
• - E-commerce partnership forums

This year’s event further entrenched Bakery China’s position as the leading platform for international trade and collaboration in the baking industry.

Advancing the Industry Through Education and Competition

Bakery China 2025 enhanced its role as a knowledge-sharing center within the industry by integrating high-stakes competitions, expert-led forums, and hands-on innovation zones to elevate global baking standards. Key competitions included:

• - Top Patisserie of Asia 2025, organized in partnership with leading baking associations from China, Japan, and South Korea.
• - National qualifications for the Bakery World Cup and the World Pastry Cup.
• - Competitions showcasing emerging talents in artisan pizza making, specialty coffee, and next-generation pastry arts.

Additionally, over 20 conference sessions engaged industry professionals in vital discussions addressing:

• - AI-powered retail solutions
• - Sustainable packaging advancements
• - End-to-end digital transformation strategies
• - Regulatory landscape analysis

Immersive Learning Experiences

Special zones within the exhibition allowed for experiential learning, including:

• - Bakery China Innovation Talk: Spotlighting disruptive startups and emerging technologies.
• - Belt and Road Bakery Corridor: A culinary journey exploring global baking traditions.
• - 7th Bread & Coffee Festival: Consumer experiences to enhance category awareness.

Bakery China continues to set the agenda for the industry’s future. Record attendance this year underscores the event's growing importance in establishing global standards through open collaboration and technological leadership.

Save the Dates

Looking ahead, mark your calendars for upcoming events:

• - Bakery China Autumn 2025 and the China Home Baking Show 2025, to be held from October 17-19, 2025, at the Wuhan International Expo Center.
• - The 28th Bakery China, scheduled for May 20-23, 2026, at NECC, Shanghai.

In summary, Bakery China 2025 has once again showcased the passion and creativity of the baking industry, forging connections that will shape its future. As we reflect on this year’s triumphs, we eagerly anticipate the innovations and collaborations that lie ahead.