Core Viewpoint - Linyi is establishing itself as "China's Food Capital" through a modern industrial chain that integrates raw material cultivation and deep processing, achieving significant growth in the grain and oil industry [1] Industry Overview - By 2024, Linyi will have 161 large-scale enterprises in the premium grain and oil processing industry, with a production value exceeding 30 billion yuan [1] - From January to July this year, the number of large-scale enterprises increased to 177, achieving a production value of 19.69 billion yuan, representing a year-on-year growth of 25.2% [1] Raw Material Base - Linyi is a major grain and oil production base in China, with 9 national grain-producing counties and 6 top peanut counties [1] - The peanut planting area is 2.303 million acres, with a total output of 713,000 tons, ranking first in the province; wheat planting area is 4.388 million acres with a total output of 1.881 million tons; soybean planting area is 294,000 acres with processing capacity exceeding 1 million tons [1] Processing Industry - The processing sector is described as the "heart" of the industrial chain, with a focus on cluster development and intelligent transformation [1] - Three major processing clusters have emerged: - Peanut and vegetable oil processing cluster, centered in Ju County, with 222 peanut processing enterprises, including 21 large-scale ones, producing about 1/6 of the country's refined peanut oil [1] - Baked goods processing cluster, with over 670 enterprises producing more than 6 million tons of processed foods annually, covering over 1,000 varieties [1] - Grain processing industry chain, featuring the world's largest single flour mill and innovative products like zero-additive natural tofu [1] Technological and Collaborative Efforts - Linyi has 26 provincial-level specialized and innovative enterprises and 18 provincial-level R&D centers, collaborating with universities to tackle key processes [1] - The establishment of a 60-member "expert think tank" and various initiatives to support enterprise development have been implemented to enhance the industrial ecosystem [1] Future Outlook - The continuous efforts in "supplementing, strengthening, and extending" the industrial chain are expected to enhance Linyi's status as "China's Food Capital" [1]
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