The 139th Canton Fair has opened in Guangzhou, with Huangpu District—a major hub for food and high-end equipment manufacturing in southern China—presenting advanced smart manufacturing solutions and time-honored local delicacies at the event. The upgrading of traditional industries and the rapid growth of intelligent manufacturing have further strengthened Huangpu’s image as a high-quality food industry cluster.

A local smart manufacturing firm has displayed its coffee machines at the fair for five consecutive years. This year’s new high-end models, equipped with improved core technologies, have drawn widespread praise for their consistent performance. The 22-gram brewing chamber, significantly larger than the common 10-gram versions on the market, delivers rich, full-bodied coffee with an intense aroma.

To attract younger consumers, well-established preserved sausage brands have launched low-sodium ranges, flavored sausages, ready-to-eat snacks, and blind box products. By combining AI-enabled baking, heat pump drying, and precise temperature control with traditional intangible cultural heritage techniques, these brands ensure stable quality and standardized production while preserving classic flavors. This approach has helped Cantonese preserved sausages gain nationwide popularity.