Shanghai office

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) regrets to inform that, due to the current Covid-19 situation, the “Italian F&B Experience - 2022 Roadshow”, originally scheduled for March 13th 2022, has been postponed to a future date. We will notify you of the updated date as soon as it will be confirmed. We apologize for any inconvenience. The CICC Team   ________________________________________________________________________________________________   The Food and Beverage Working Group (FBWG) of the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is glad to inform you that we are organizing, with the support of the Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai, a B2B/B2C event – the “Italian F&B Experience – 2022 Roadshow”. The pilot event will be held at CieCAS Shanghai (1/F, Bldg B, Zhongshan International Plaza,789 Tianshan Xi Lu, near Xiehe Lu / 天山西路789号中山国际广场B幢1层, 近协和路) on Sunday, March 13th 2022, from 10:30 to 18:00. During the roadshow, you will be able to participate in a B2C with the possibility of selling your products and in a B2B with the opportunity to dialogue with distributors and Food and Beverage experts. Italian operators in the F&B sector will exhibit their authentic Italian food products and prepare traditional Italian dishes. During the roadshow, there will be cooking lessons, master classes and interactive activities, thanks to which you will have the opportunity to learn more about authentic Italian food products, expand your network of contacts and, of course, taste real Italian food and wine. The event is free of charge and open to all CICC Members and non-Members and to all Italian food and wine lovers. Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up!   AGENDA (draft) 10.30 Open Market  11.00 - 12.00 Italian Pasta Cooking Class 12.30 - 13.30 Pizza Workshop 13.30 - 14.30 Lucky Draw (first part) 14.30 - 15.30 Coffee time 15.30 - 16.30 Wine Masterclass  16.30 - 17.00 Lucky Draw (second part) 17.00 - 18.00 Cocktail   What are the goals? VALUE authentic Italian food and wine productions and introduce their qualities; INCREASE Chinese consumers’ awareness of authentic Italian products; ENHANCE the visibility of Italian companies in the F&B field in China. By participating in the event, you will be able to: EXPERIENCE authentic Italian F&B products through interactive activities; LEARN more about Italian F&B; NETWORK with other Operators in the F&B sector in China and expand your contacts.   Introduction of CieCAS CieCAS is a dual education provider focusing on food and beverage development. It offers professional and lifestyle classes. Learning and using it immediately in life is what CieCAS stands for. CieCAS is located in Zhongshan International Plaza, Building B, 1st Floor, No. 789 West Tianshan Road, Shanghai (close to Song Hong Metro Station, Metro Line 2, exit 4). Please visit CieCAS website if you would like to know more about what CieCAS has to offer: www.ciecas.cn, or contact us: 4008218929   Not a Member yet? Learn how to join the Chamber here: http://www.cameraitacina.com/en/content/join-chamber-new-member. For assistance regarding membership, contact us at: 0086-10-85910545 CICC Working Groups The Working Groups bring together representatives of companies operating in the same sector or located in the same geographical area. The aim is to share information, resources and ideas, organize relevant activities for the companies, and build sectorial expertise within the CICC in order to attract interest both in China and in Italy to benefit companies not present on Chinese territory yet. To consult CICC Working Groups' General Rules please visit: http://www.cameraitacina.com/en/content/general-rules#   Know more about F&BWG The F&BWG includes all the companies working in the F&B/Ho.Re.Ca, such as F&B producers, companies importing Italian F&B products to China, Italian restaurants, etc. Despite the F&B is one of the most fragmented and challenging sectors, it represents an incredible opportunity for Italian companies. This is why the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce has decided to establish a dedicated working group. For companies based in China, the F&BWG mainly focuses on sharing information, best practices and contacts. For Italian companies not yet operating in China, the F&BWG plays a mentor role to help them to approach the market and launch their activities.   The CICC Team

Dear Members and Friends, The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) kindly invites you to attend the Anhui, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang Members' Meeting and Networking which will be held online and offline in Shanghai on Tuesday, March 1st 2022, from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm (CST). The event will be the first opportunity for meeting the new Consul General of Italy in Shanghai, Ms Tiziana D’Angelo, and to get an update on the CICC's recent and future activities, with a focus on the working groups.   DETAILS Method: Offline & Online (Zoom link will be provided to the registered attendees). Time & date: Tuesday, March 1st 2022, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Venue: Italo Trattoria (2/F, 291 Fumin Lu, by Changle Lu, Shanghai / 富民路291号悟锦世纪大厦2楼, 近长乐路，上海市) Language: English Please be aware that the Members' Meeting is only open to CICC Members and friends. The Members' Meeting is free of charge. Brunch, on the other hand, is subject to a fee for those who are interested.   AGENDA 10:00-10:30 Registration 10:30-10:35 Welcome Remarks – Valtero Canepa, CICC Vice Chairman Shanghai 10:35-10:45 Greetings from Tiziana D’Angelo, Consul General of Italy in Shanghai  10:45-10:55 Q&A 10:55-11:10 Paolo Bazzoni, CICC Chairman 11:10-11:40 CICC Activities: Recent and Future Initiatives - Renzo Isler, CICC Secretary General - Lorenzo Riccardi, CICC Treasurer - Valtero Canepa, CICC Vice Chairman Shanghai - Ermanno Vitali, CICC Board Member - Giacomo Bove, CICC Board Member - Mauro Maggioni, CICC Board Member (tbc) 11:40-12:10 Updates from CICC Working Groups - Carlo Nizia, MEWG Coordinator - Luigi Minervini, EEPWG Coordinator - Carlo Geremia, IPWG Coordinator - Mario Tasso, LWG Coordinator - Cristina Corsini, F&BWG Coordinator 12:10-12:15 Closing Remarks – Paolo Bazzoni, CICC Chairman 12:15-13:00 Brunch    We kindly ask you to register at the Members' Meeting before February 26th 2022, 5:00 pm (CST). Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up!   For more details, contact us at: infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com. The CICC Team    

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) is glad to invite you to the workshop "Italian Brands Growing in China: The Lavazza Case Study" on March 3rd 2022, 6:00 pm (CST) at the Lavazza flagship store in Crystal Galleria, Shanghai. This is the first event of our Food and Beverage Working Group’s （FBWG） “Brand Watch” series, jointly organized with our Intellectual Property Working Group (IPWG). How a well-known and iconic Italian brand succeeds in the China F&B market? How to adapt to a volatile, young, and demanding consumer market and to digital sales channels while preserving Lavazza brand DNA? During the event, representatives of Lavazza Group will answer these questions by presenting the Lavazza case study and by sharing their stories and best practices on intellectual property management and marketing strategies.   Scenario In more than 125 years of activity, Lavazza has been able to exploit a heritage of “Italianness” and commitment to quality and innovation, establishing itself as a pioneer in its sector and entering the hearts of coffee lovers all over the world. In 2020, the Lavazza Group together with YUM China launched a joint venture to explore and develop the Lavazza Coffee Shop concept in China, a combination of innovation and tradition that allows customers to experience first-hand all the facets of the Lavazza world in a unique and iconic Italian-style environment.   AGENDA 6:00 – 6:15 pm Welcome Remarks  6:15 – 6: 35 pm “Lavazza in China: 127 years of innovation” with Pietro Luigi Ghigo, YiBai – Head of Commercial 6:35 – 6:55 pm “The Management of Intellectual Property Rights while Expanding on the Chinese Market” with Simona Musso, Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. – Group General Counsel; and Marco Braida, Luigi Lavazza S.p.A. – International Business & IP – Legal Director. 6:55 – 7:20 pm Q&A 7:20 – 8:30 pm Networking Aperitivo  Moderators: Davide Fassari and Guilherme Campos.   Shanghai Lavazza Flagship Store in Crystal Galleria, F1 68, Yuyuan Rd. 晶品购物广场1楼（愚园路68号）   Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up!   Ticket Price OFFLINE: Members: 120 RMB Non-Members: 200 RMB *Limited seats. Reservations on a first-come, first-served basis with priority to CICC Members. **The price comprises 1 drink with snacks. ONLINE:  Members: Free of Charge Non-Members: 150 RMB    Event Language English   The CICC Team  

The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC), together with the EU SME Centre, are glad to invite you to the workshop “Update on Customs and Logistics Requirements for Imported F&B Products” – which will take place on March 1st 2022, at 15:30 (Beijing time) / 08:30 (Brussels time), online on Zoom, and offline in Shanghai and Guangzhou. During the event, we will provide an update on the implementation of the General Administration of Customs’ Order 248 and 249, which came into force on January 1st 2022, requiring all F&B manufacturers exporting to China to obtain a new registration code and to display it on the product’s package. In fact, after 2 months of implementation, there are still many doubts from EU companies on how to complete the registration.  Specifically, we will: • Provide a step-by-step guidance on how to register through the dedicated platform, focusing on aspects which are frequently filled in a wrong manner; • Present a series of frequently asked questions received by the EU SME Centre on specific aspects and cases for the registration; • Share insights on the practical implementation of GACC 248 and 249 in Shanghai’s Yangshan port. Finally, we will also host a panel with two experts, one based in Shanghai and one in Guangzhou, to illustrate the logistics requirements as well as recent trends for shipping F&B products from the EU to China. The detailed agenda of the event is provided below. The event will be held online on Zoom, and offline in Shanghai and Guangzhou. The language will be English. The event is open to the participation of all interested EU SMEs, consulates and business support organisations. Participation is free for all participants.    Interested in joining? Scan the QR code to sign up!   Event Details Date: Tuesday, March 1st 2022, 15:30 – 18:00 (Beijing time), 8:30-11:00 (Brussels time) Audience: European F&B producers and exporters, business support organisations. Format: online + offline at CICC Shanghai office and CICC Guangzhou office. - CICC Shanghai Office, 上海市, 静安区, 威海路777, 2楼, 202 室 N. 777 Weihai road, 2nd Floor, R202, Jing'An District - CICC Guangzhou Office, 广州市环市东路368号花园大厦1201-1202，邮政编码：510064, Room 1201-1202, Garden Hotel, No.368 Huanshi Dong Road Garden Tower, 510064   AGENDA 15:30-15:40 Welcome remarks and EU SME Centre & CICC intro  15:40-16:10 Process and tips for registration on GACC’s Single Window system  Lennie Tao, Senior Regulatory Analyst at ChemLinked 16:10-16:25 FAQs received by the EU SME Centre on GACC registration Alessio Petino, Knowledge Coordinator at EU SME Centre 16:25-16:35 Conclusions/summary of discussion 16:35-17:10 Practical implementation of GACC 248 and 249 in Shanghai’s Yangshan port  Tony Huang, Vice General Manager at Shanghai Free Trade Zones International Logistics Co., LTD 17:10-17:40 Overview of shipping and logistics requirements for F&B exports Ciro Cristiano, Project Manager & Food Specialist at GF Logistic Shanghai Owen Chen, South China Manager of Ventana Serra Freight Forwarding (Shanghai) Co., Ltd 17:40-18:00 Q&A Moderator: Vincenzo Morano, Vice Coordinator of the CICC Logistics Working Group.   Please note that questions proposed by the participants to the speaker experts need to be sent to infoshanghai@cameraitacina.com before the seminar taking place.   SPEAKERS Lennie Tao Senior Regulatory Analyst at ChemLinked, REACH24H Consulting Group Lennie Tao is a food regulatory analyst working at ChemLinked. Her broad experience in the food sector in China has afforded her unique insights on key areas, including dairy, infant formula and health food. She is a regular attendee of China special food training programs and forums and has delivered speeches in industry conferences such as FHC China 2019.  Alessio Petino Knowledge Coordinator at EU SME Centre Worked for 6+ years on various EU-funded projects in China, mainly conducting policy and market analysis for European companies looking to enter or already in the Chinese market Since October 2020: Knowledge Coordinator of the EU SME Centre, coordinating reports, technical assistance and training activities à 450+ inquiries received and answered from EU SMEs and business organisations (50+ on GACC 248 and 249) Key areas: market access regulations and barriers, investment attraction policies, standards & compliance, focus on tech & innovation. Tony Huang Vice General Manager at Shanghai Free Trade Zones International Logistics Co., Ltd Tony has been engaged in customs clearance business for more than twenty years, and is also the head of Shanghai Customs Brokerage Association Yangshan Branch, currently as the deputy general manager of the company is also mainly responsible for customs and marketing part, for product access consulting, customs compliance has a wealth of experience. Ciro Cristiano Project Manager & Food Specialist at GF Logistic Shanghai Ciro has accomplished Supply Chain professional with extensive experience in the F&B industry and in the Chinese market. He has more than 12 years experience in the food & beverage operations, strategic, sourcing and supply chain disciplines. Owen Chen South China Manager of Ventana Serra Freight Forwarding (Shanghai) Co., Ltd With 20 years of experience in international logistics, Owen Chen has served as a manager and director in well-known logistics companies such as UPS, Sinotrans and Vanocean. He has abundant experiences and resources in logistics industry . Being good at international supply chain management , he has helped lots of enterprises solve their international SCM problems. Our partners include famous companies like FCA-GAC Group, TCL Group, DeRucci healthy sleep Co.,Ltd. , Oppein Group, Midea Group, Galanz Group, Rechi Group, etc.   Learn more about the EU SME Centre The EU SME Centre is a European Union initiative that provides a comprehensive range of hands-on support services to European small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), getting them ready to do business in China. Its team of experts provides advice and support in four areas – business development, law, standards and conformity and human resources. Collaborating with external experts worldwide, the Centre converts valuable knowledge and experience into practical business tools and services easily accessible online.  The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce is the leading consortium partner of phase III of the Centre.   Know more about LWG The LWG represents the interest of all Italian companies in China working directly or indirectly in the Logistics sector. Members of this group will work on defining, updating and taking part into the Working Group Program for increasing their knowledge and market share in the Chinese market. LWG objectives are: • Promote inside the CICC the logistics culture, which is developing fast in China and worldwide. • Organize targeted initiatives for CICC members aimed to inform about the market trends, the evolution of Chinese regulation in terms of Customs and taxation. • Focus mainly on forwarding services (by air, sea, railway, etc), and Import & Export with specific initiatives such as the Silk Road Initiative.   Know more about F&BWG The F&BWG includes all the companies working in the F&B/Ho.Re.Ca, such as F&B producers, companies importing Italian F&B products to China, Italian restaurants, etc. Despite the F&B is one of the most fragmented and challenging sectors, it represents an incredible opportunity for Italian companies. This is why the China-Italy Chamber of Commerce has decided to establish a dedicated working group. For companies based in China, the F&BWG mainly focuses on sharing information, best practices and contacts. For Italian companies not yet operating in China, the F&BWG plays a mentor role to help them to approach the market and launch their activities.   The CICC Team