Supported by Hongqiao Import Commodity Exhibition and Trading Center Coffee Company, the 2023 Shanghai Coffee Culture and Food Carnival, along with a barista competition, kicked off on Oct 28.
This event places significant emphasis on assisting the disabled and farmers, providing a platform for disabled people wishing to become baristas to confidently pursue their dreams.
To support farmers, the coffee race has chosen to use specialty bean varieties resulting from the collaboration between Shanghai and Yunnan. Yunnan coffee beans have gained recognition as a vital component in enriching Shanghai's coffee culture, with Shanghai being one of the most crucial markets for these exceptional beans.
As an influential facilitator within the coffee industry, the Shanghai Hongqiao International Coffee Harbor continues to enhance its role in talent cultivation and exchange. Leveraging its expertise, the harbor aims to integrate resources across the entire industrial chain, effectively supporting the development of the coffee industry in Shanghai and across the nation.
A report released in May this year by the Hongqiao International Coffee Harbor on China's urban coffee development revealed that Shanghai boasts a record-breaking 8,530 cafes, more than any other city in the world. Projections indicate that by 2025, China's coffee industry will reach a valuation of 369.3 billion yuan ($50.45 billion).
Currently situated in the Hongqiao International Central Business District, the Shanghai Hongqiao International Coffee Harbor is continually empowering the growth of Shanghai's coffee industry while supporting farmers and disabled individuals in realizing their entrepreneurial dreams.
The 2023 Shanghai Coffee Culture and Food Carnival kicks off on Oct 28. [Photo/WeChat account: HQ_365]
