Sweeten your life a bit

Writer: Wang Haolan  |  Editor: Zhang Chanwen  |  From: Shenzhen Daily  |  Updated: 2023-05-11

SIGEP China (Southern China’s International Expo Dedicated to the Production of Gelato, Bakery and Coffee) opened at Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center in Bao’an District yesterday. The fair, which runs until tomorrow, covers an exhibition area of over 4,000 square meters and gathers over 100 food and drink exhibitors and 5,000 buyers from home and abroad. 

SIGEP China opens at Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center in Bao’an District yesterday. Photos by Wang Haolan

Mariagrazia Ferrantelli with Rhea, a leading coffee and vending machine manufacturer from Italy, takes a coffee break at the company’s booth at the first edition of SIGEP China.

Staffers from Miles, a domestic gelato machine manufacturer, prepares a cup of gelato for a visitor at the first edition of SIGEP China. 

Gelato on display at SIGEP China.


A barista showcases latte art at the booth of Melitta, a Germany company selling coffee, paper coffee filters and coffee makers.

Emanuele Franchi, resident manager with Iceteam 1927, poses for a photo with a gelato machine.