Guangdong Agricultural Products Gain Spotlight at Pomelo Gala in Markham

Photo Credit: Canada Universal Media Association (CUMA)

MARKHAM, Ontario, October 20, 2023 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - The "Pomelo Gala: A Taste of Cantonese Sweet," a platform for China Guangdong Agricultural Products Global Tasting and Exchange, took place successfully on September 29, 2023. The event was co-hosted by the North America Development Center of Chinese Premade Cuisine Industry and the Canada Universal Media Association (CUMA). Federal and regional dignitaries including Federal Member of Parliament Shaun Chen, and York Regional Councillor Joe Li, were present at the event.

The occasion saw participation from more than 50 key stakeholders such as heads of major Canadian supermarkets and presidents of Cantonese food and beverage associations. Federal Member of Parliament Shaun Chen said, “I am very pleased to see more and more delicious products from my hometown being exported to Canada, which not only introduces fresh agricultural products to the Canadian market but also provides more choices for Canadian consumers." His statement highlighted the importance of this initiative for strengthening agricultural trade ties between Canada and Guangdong Province.

The event was held in coincidence with the Mid-Autumn Festival and was met with commendation from various levels of government. In a congratulatory letter, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti stated that he "looks forward to more Guangdong specialty agricultural products, prepared dishes, and vendors entering the Canadian market." Doris Jianping Li, director of the North America Development Center of Chinese Premade Cuisine Industry, also added, “No matter where we go, memories of food are memories of our loved ones and of that moment when we enjoyed it,” emphasizing the cultural and emotional significance of food.

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Source: Canada Universal Media Association (CUMA) via Newswire