IFA Shenzhen October Networking Day: A Heartwarming Close to "Welcoming & Uniting
On October 30, the Shenzhen Office of the Guangdong Association of Imported Food (GAIF) hosted a members' networking day themed "Welcoming New Members, Gathering Strength, Tasting Quality Products, and Bonding at the Banquet." Over 20 member representatives gathered to attend this members-only banquet, which perfectly blended warm camaraderie with promising business opportunities.
Uniting for a New Beginning, Exploring New Industry Opportunities Together At the opening of the event, Ms. Zhou Jinluo, Deputy Director of the IFA Shenzhen Office, took the stage to deliver remarks. She elaborated on the significance of the members' networking day as a resource matching platform, introduced the association's key upcoming trade show projects, and promoted information on overseas exhibitions such as SIGEP ASIA 2026 in Singapore, aiming to help members expand their overseas market channels. Awarding Plaques & Welcoming New Members: Strengthening the Association Family This was followed by the member plaque presentation ceremony. Ms. Xu Xiya, Director of the IFA Shenzhen Office, presented commemorative plaques on-site to recently joined and renewing members, welcoming them into the association family and forging a united industry force together. A Showcase of Quality Products: Tasting and Discussing Flavors The highlight of the evening—the premium product tasting and recommendation session—officially commenced. Members took turns taking the stage to showcase their signature products, presenting a diverse selection ranging from wine and baijiu to imported beef, pork, chicken, and American ginseng tea. Attendees savored each offering on-site, exchanging insights on product strengths, sparking conversations, and uncovering potential collaboration opportunities. An immersive tasting experience unfolded on-site, as participants savored the fine wines, imported beef, pork, American ginseng tea, and more brought by fellow members. This hands-on engagement offered a direct appreciation of each product's quality and strengths, effectively bridging the communication gap between importers and offline channel partners. A Banquet of Fellowship: Connecting Over Cuisine, Advancing Together Director Xu Xiya concluded the event with her closing remarks, stating that the association will continue to organize a diverse range of member activities in the future, and warmly encouraged all members to recommend industry peers to join the association. The dinner banquet then commenced, as members engaged in free-flowing conversations, matching supply with demand and exchanging resources. The atmosphere was relaxed and convivial, with the fine food providing the perfect catalyst for sparking fresh collaboration ideas. This members-only banquet brought members closer together, establishing an efficient offline networking platform. Moving forward, the Guangdong Association of Imported Food will continue to deliver exceptional member services, organize diverse offline events, and join hands with industry partners across the Greater Bay Area to drive collective growth.
