Qingdao International Meat Industry Exhibition – China International Meat Industry WeekCIMIE

China International Meat Industry Week (CIMIE) is a focal point of attention and participation for meat industry enterprises and professionals worldwide.As a UFI‑certified premier event in the meat sector, it brings together over 2,000 leading domestic and international companies, spanning the entire value chain—including livestock and poultry slaughter, advanced processing, cold-chain logistics, smart equipment, packaging technologies, and alternative proteins.

During this year’s edition, numerous cutting‑edge industry conferences will be held, featuring distinguished guests from government agencies, foreign embassies and consulates in China, as well as domestic and international meat industry organizations and enterprises. These sessions will share insights into the current status and emerging trends across various sub‑sectors, interpret relevant policies, and explore how technological innovation and trade‑in‑services can drive industry development. Through roundtable discussions, new‑product launches, and international exchanges, CIMIE aims to foster greater collaboration and knowledge sharing within the sector.

China International Meat Industry Week (CIMIE) gathers global leaders from the meat industry, showcasing products that cover fresh meat, prepared meat products, highly processed meat items, slaughterhouse and processing equipment, packaging machinery and materials, food ingredients, and cold‑chain logistics—spanning every segment of the meat value chain—and highlighting the latest technologies and innovations. With tens of thousands of visitors engaging in business negotiations, the platform for production‑sales cooperation is rapidly taking shape, delivering significant cluster‑effect benefits.

Looking ahead to the transition from a major meat‑producing nation to a globally competitive meat powerhouse, Chen Wei, President of the China Meat Association, has outlined five key initiatives to propel industry growth: strengthening the industrial chain by upgrading front‑end farming technologies and efficiency; fostering synergistic development between industry and agriculture; establishing market‑oriented mechanisms to fully leverage the role of industry associations; optimizing both domestic and international markets to balance import‑export dynamics; and reinforcing policy guidance to create an enabling regulatory environment for sustainable industry development.

China’s meat industry is advancing toward higher quality, greater efficiency, and enhanced sustainability, poised to achieve a historic leap from “large” to “strong.” China International Meat Industry Week (CIMIE) provides another vital platform for global beef and sheep industry stakeholders to connect, showcase their offerings, and collaborate.