China’s biggest wine and spirits fair, China Food and Drinks Fair (CFDF), has finally set a date for November merging the spring edition of the fair with autumn edition, after experiencing several delays due to the country’s strict zero Covid policy that have disrupted large-scale events.

This is the first time that the spring edition which is normally scheduled in China’s southwestern metropolis Chengdu is merged with the fair’s autumn edition, as Covid restrictions pushed the March edition in Chengdu three times to April, then to July before finally confirming November 10-12.

“The organizing committee will strictly implement the requirements of the national epidemic prevention policy. If there are force majeure factors, the exhibition arrangements will be adjusted accordingly,” says the organizer in a statement posted last week.

“We sincerely thank you for your understanding and support during this special period! We will make every effort to mobilize resources and strength from all sides and work together with our customers to create a safe, efficient and wonderfully orderly industry event,” it continues.

The fair prides itself as the most effective trade fair for the country’s drinks industry that covers Baijiu, beer, spirits, wine and other drinks beverages, and the 106th edition was expected to attract over 300,000 trade visitors at Western China (Chengdu) International Expo City.