The 137th Canton Fair: Coop Far East Reaches New Suppliers, Sources Innovative Products and Establishes Long-Term Partnerships

GUANGZHOU, China, June 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 137th China Import and Export Fair (Canton Fair) wrapped up in a flurry of excitement, breaking records for international buyer attendance again. Among the bustling crowds was Coop Far East, the buying office of Italy's largest retailer, Coop Italia, specializing in the professional sourcing of world-class non-food consumer goods.

During this spring's fair, with its dedicated procurement team of 15 members diving into all three phases, Coop Far East explored a range of categories including small appliances, stationery, DIY tools, textiles, footwear and more. Veronica Natalini, Managing Director of Coop Far East, expressed her excitement over the finalized procurement plans for the Spring/Summer 2026 promotions, typically prepared a year in advance. "One of the most impressive products in my opinion is a line of DIY gardening power tools with compatible batteries that also adapt to the whole range of products. This type of innovative product has significant growth potential, and we have officially included it in our procurement plan," Veronica stated.

"The core value of the Canton Fair is the 'one-stop' access to a large number of suppliers, which dramatically improves efficiency through the process of evaluating samples, negotiating prices, and inspecting production capacity on-site, further speeding up the decision-making process while reducing travel costs. In addition, we are able to identify new suppliers that would otherwise be difficult to reach, and quickly screen innovative products that meet functionality, quality and sustainability criteria."

At the 137th Canton Fair, Coop Far East also observed several major trends that are in line with their strategy of "Durability, Sustainability and User Experience." One is that the demand for multifunctional and space-saving designs is surging in the home and personal care category. Second, products with natural ingredients and environmental claims are on the rise, including products and packaging that use recycled materials.

"Canton Fair plays an important role in bridging the East and West, creating opportunities for global buyers and suppliers to collaborate, spark creative ideas and ultimately bring better products to consumers. For Coop Far East, the fair is not only a sourcing event, but also a strategic platform for shaping the future of retail with profound significance," said Veronica.

The 138th Canton Fair will be held from October 15 to November 4, 2025 in Guangzhou. For more information, please visit https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US 

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The 137th Canton Fair: Coop Far East Reaches New Suppliers, Sources Innovative Products and Establishes Long-Term Partnerships

BEIJING, Jan. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On December 29, the "Forging the Path to National Strength: China's Manufacturing Achievements Under the 14th Five-Year Plan," jointly organized by the National Museum of China and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, officially opened at the National Museum of China, showcasing more than 300 top national achievements. GAC's "National Outstanding Engineer Team" successfully developed both the Magazine Battery and the Solid-State Battery, which were selected for the exhibition.

The GAC Magazine Battery is the first battery system to pass both the nail penetration no-flame and non-ignition safety tests. By utilizing ultra-high intrinsic safety cells, an all-weather "vehicle-end + cloud-based" active safety monitoring system, and a multi-dimensional safety protection system, the Magazine Battery achieves three layers of protection: core, active, and passive. Its safety performance far exceeds the electric vehicles traction battery safety requirements (GB38031-2025), which will take effect on July 1, 2026. Currently, the Magazine Battery has a cumulative deployment of 1.3 million vehicles with zero spontaneous combustion and over 50 billion kilometers of safe travel, providing users with robust safety assurance for every journey.

GAC's self-developed large-capacity solid-state battery has achieved an energy density exceeding 400 Wh/kg and easily passes rigorous safety tests such as 200°C thermal chamber and nail penetration tests, effectively addressing users' range anxiety and safety concerns. Innovations in materials and processes have placed the solid-state battery at the forefront of the industry in key indicators such as safety, energy density, and cycle life, providing a superior power solution for the future development of NEVs. Currently, a pilot production line for GAC's solid-state battery has been established, capable of mass-producing vehicle-grade solid-state batteries over 60 Ah, marking a critical step toward the goal of full vehicle integration by 2026.

Over the years, GAC has been steadily enhancing its competitiveness through innovations across intelligent connectivity, NEV powertrains technologies, and forward-looking technologies. Looking ahead, GAC will continue to deepen its efforts in the intelligent connected NEV field, leveraging more leading technological achievements to drive industry progress.

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GAC Magazine Battery and Solid-State Battery Win Top National Honor