Group 1 - The Zhengzhou metropolitan area is recognized as the 10th approved national metropolitan area in China, positioned at the intersection of key urbanization strategies and is ranked 7th in area, 4th in population, and 10th in economic output among the 17 approved metropolitan areas [1] - The food industry is identified as a foundational element for the development of the metropolitan area, with a focus on creating advanced manufacturing clusters in high-end equipment, green food, and new materials by 2027 [1][2] - The Zhengzhou metropolitan area is home to over 60% of the country's frozen food production and has a significant market share in instant noodles and jujube products, with the city of Luohe housing over 7,000 food enterprises and a food industry scale exceeding 250 billion yuan [2] Group 2 - The Zheng-Luo modern food industry belt is one of the eight important industrial belts in the Zhengzhou metropolitan area, aiming to integrate cities along the Beijing-Guangzhou railway and develop a modern food industry [2] - The Zhengzhou metropolitan area is under pressure to accelerate its development, with Zhengzhou acting as the leading city to enhance collaboration and resource sharing among surrounding cities [2] - The recent government meeting emphasized the need for a modern industrial metropolitan area with strong manufacturing clusters and a focus on innovative production capabilities [2]
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