On March 30th, the largest hotel and catering industry event in Asia, Hotelex 2025, concluded at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai. This year's exhibition attracted over 3,800 exhibitors from 62 countries and regions worldwide, as well as more than 200,000 professional visitors, setting a new historical record. From smart kitchens to zero-carbon solutions, the exhibition reflected the industry's clear path of accelerated transformation towards technological and sustainable development.
Smart Devices Redefine the Boundaries of Catering Efficiency
Smart devices centered on "unmanned" and "data-driven" operations became the focus. In the exhibition area, an AI algorithm-equipped fully automatic coffee robot can produce 12 cups of coffee per minute with a stable output and an error rate of less than 0.5%. The intelligent cooking system, which automatically adjusts the heat and seasoning through 3D visual recognition, has increased the standardization efficiency of Chinese cuisine production by 40%. According to a survey by the organizer, 75% of purchasers listed "equipment intelligence" as their top priority for upgrades in the next three years.
Zero-Carbon Revolution Runs through the Industrial Chain
Environmental issues have evolved from concepts into commercial practices. The German delegation introduced a biodegradable food container that can fully decompose within 90 days, with a cost increase of only 15% compared to traditional plastic products. Chinese manufacturers showcased hydrogen commercial stoves with a carbon emission reduction efficiency of 70%, which have also obtained carbon neutrality certification from multiple countries. The exhibition featured a "Green Supply Chain Matching Zone" for the first time, facilitating cooperation between over 200 hotel groups and environmental technology suppliers.
Health Economy Spawns Niche Tracks
The demand for functional diets from consumers has driven product innovation. The equipment for plant-based protein drinks has increased by 80% year-on-year, and low GI (glycemic index) baking production lines made their debut. A Japanese company developed an "emotion-regulating beverage machine" that recommends recipes through brainwave sensing, attracting the attention of investors in the health track. A third-party report indicates that the global market size for healthy catering technology will exceed 230 billion US dollars in 2025.
Globalization and Localization Go Hand in Hand
The proportion of international exhibitors at the exhibition increased to 58%, but local innovation was equally impressive. Southeast Asian companies introduced energy-saving cold chain solutions suitable for high-temperature and high-humidity environments, while Middle Eastern exhibitors launched intelligent catering management systems that meet halal certification. Industry experts pointed out that "supply chain resilience construction no longer relies on a single technology output, but on global collaboration and innovation adapted to specific scenarios."
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