The second World Pasta Industry Development Conference will be held from Aug 8 to 10 in Datong, Shanxi province. [Photo provided to China Daily]

The second World Pasta Industry Development Conference will be held from Aug 8 to 10 in Datong, Shanxi province.

Titled "Connect the world with the taste of Datong", the conference is co-hosted by the World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry and the Datong Municipal Government.

Top chefs, food culture scholars, and lead practitioners in the industry from home and abroad will take part in the conference.

The pasta industry committee of the World Federation of Chinese Catering Industry will be founded, and guests will discuss topics including new trends and changes in China's pasta industry in the new era and how does technology helps the development of the industry.

During the conference, 2021 China pasta industry development research report will be released. 2021 youth pasta chef competition will also be held.