Where Flatware Meets Glassware: Garbo Flatware at the 140th Canton Fair

Where to Find Garbo at the Fair

On October 23, 2026, Phase 2 of the 140th Canton Fair officially opened. Over the first two days, the Garbo Flatware booth saw a steady flow of visitors. Buyers from around the world checked our flatware and glassware samples, talked with our sales team about the products, and went over order and customisation details.

• Flatware, borosilicate glass and opal tableware:  Hall 3.2, A19-24 / B01-06

• Glassware: Hall 14.1, E28-33 / F12-17

The fair runs from October 23 to 27.

What Buyers Wanted to See

Many visitors spent real time examining the texture, transparency and finish of our glassware. They asked practical questions about usage scenarios, dishwasher safety and temperature resistance. Others compared items side by side to find the best fit for their store shelves and online stores.

The same happened at our flatware displays, where buyers handled stainless steel dinner knives, forks, spoons and complete flatware sets. Seeing and touching the products in person lets buyers judge quality directly, and that speeds up their decisions. The fair also creates direct conversations that online communication cannot replace, and it helps our products reach overseas markets.

One Dedicated Sales Representative for Every Buyer

Inside the tableware hall, every international buyer was assigned a dedicated sales representative. Our team walked clients through the booth and introduced the items that caught their interest. These ranged from our signature crystal sailboat wine decanters, goblets and tumblers to storage jars, salad bowls and complete tableware sets.

Based on each buyer's needs, we shared MOQ and pricing. Those needs included custom packaging, custom logo printing, colour spraying, engraving and other post-processing services. We also showed packaging options: luxury gift boxes, plain brown export cartons and colourful printed boxes. At the end of each conversation we exchanged business cards and arranged follow-up work.

We welcomed many new prospects looking for stable, trustworthy suppliers. We also welcomed returning clients who came on purpose to place repeat orders or discuss new development projects. The booth was busy but well organised, and the discussions went smoothly, one group after another.

What Buyers From Different Regions Asked For

We collected a wide range of purchasing demands, with clear preferences by region:

• Southeast Asia: cost-effective daily glassware and flexible minimum order quantities, to suit small retail businesses and local supermarkets.

• Middle East: elegant, large-sized decorative sets and premium gift packaging for festival and gifting markets.

• Europe and the United States: food contact safety certifications such as LFGB, minimalist designs, and custom logos for private label and Amazon listings.

• South America: competitive pricing and sturdy export packaging, to reduce breakage risk during long ocean shipping and multi-stage transit.

Many buyers also shared their upcoming sal es plans and seasonal promotion schedules, which helps us tailor our proposals. Overall, buyers prioritised minimum order quantities, customization services, lead times, compliance certificates and packaging solutions.

Results From the First Two Days

Face-to-face meetings brought a substantial number of effective inquiries. In the first two days we:

• received over 80 valid inquiries from buyers worldwide

• arranged sample shipments for more than 40 clients

• secured around 20 tentative orders

Many buyers said they want to test our products before committing to bulk orders.

What Supports These Conversations

Behind these negotiations is the strength of Garbo Flatware. Garbo has been in the tableware business since 1993. We rely on a mature supply chain, a strict quality control system and a full set of one-stop customization services, so we can respond flexibly to the varied needs of overseas clients.

We offer a wide variety of product shapes. They can be customized to customer requirements, with innovative designs that follow market demand. We support independent product development, and we can turn a buyer's original idea, sketch or concept into a finished product. Our OEM/ODM service covers these projects.

Our after-sales service includes production progress updates, pre-shipment inspection arrangements and timely problem handling. Many clients tell us this is one reason they choose us for the long term.

Long-Term Partnerships, Not One-Off Sales

The Canton Fair is a stable platform for staying in touch with global partners. We do not only sell products. We aim to build long-term, reliable partnerships with each buyer, and we keep adjusting our solutions to fit local markets so our clients can grow steadily and gain an edge in their own markets .

What Happens After the Fair

Our sales team will follow up promptly by email, WhatsApp and WeChat. We will work through quotations, sample tests and customisation plans one by one. We will also send supporting materials, such as product photos, certification documents and packing references, and keep buyers updated on sample schedules.

Garbo will keep developing new flatware and glassware designs to keep pace with the market, and will keep testing new craftsmanship and surface treatments. You can browse our wholesale flatware catalogs or visit the Garbo Flatware website to start a project. We welcome more buyers to contact us.

FAQ

Where is the Garbo booth at the 140th Canton Fair?

Flatware, borosilicate glass and opal tableware are in Hall 3.2, A19-24 / B01-06. Glassware is in Hall 14.1, E28-33 / F12-17.

Does Garbo offer custom logo, packaging and product development?

Yes. Garbo offers OEM/ODM service, including custom packaging and logo work. It can also develop products from a buyer's idea or sketch.

Can I get samples if I did not visit the fair?

Contact us through the website with your product list or project brief, and our team will follow up on sample arrangements.