Core Insights - The winter melon industry in Guangdong is evolving towards standardization and branding, with a focus on innovation and high-value products [3][4][8]. Industry Overview - Winter melon is the second largest melon vegetable in China, with an annual production that continues to rise, expanding from traditional farming to pre-prepared food production lines [3][4]. - The national planting area for winter melon has reached 6.5 million acres, with a comprehensive output value of nearly 70 billion yuan [4]. Innovation and Development - Efforts are being made to break down barriers in breeding, production, processing, circulation, and consumption, supporting enterprises in developing high-value products [8][29]. - The Guangdong Agricultural Technology Promotion Center is establishing a platform for promoting agricultural technology achievements, showcasing over 100,000 new varieties and advanced technologies [15][16]. Product Diversification - The winter melon industry is showcasing its diverse value and development potential through various processed products such as winter melon tea, dehydrated winter melon, and dietary fiber meal replacement powder [18][19]. - The fifth National Winter Melon Conference collected 205 varieties, including 108 large winter melon varieties and 97 small winter melon and节瓜 varieties, with awards given to outstanding varieties [22][28]. Market Trends - As market consumption becomes increasingly diverse, there is a demand for more varied and higher-quality fresh winter melon varieties, as well as processed varieties with higher fiber and disease resistance [29][30]. - The conference also released the first national winter melon industry map to integrate resources and promote the development of the entire industry chain [31].
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Nan Fang Nong Cun Bao·2025-09-17 10:00