专家：中国柑橘产业应向科技创新要动能

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese citrus industry should focus on technological innovation to enhance productivity and overcome processing technology bottlenecks, aiming for automation and intelligence improvements [1][3]. Group 1: Industry Overview - China is a major citrus planting country and the largest producer and exporter of citrus canned products globally, with a total citrus production of 64.34 million tons in 2023 [3]. - The citrus planting area in Yidu reaches 300,000 acres, with a production exceeding 700,000 tons, and the regional public brand value of "Yidu Honey Orange" is valued at 4.978 billion yuan [7]. Group 2: Technological Innovation - The seminar featured reports from Chinese Academy of Engineering academicians, providing new ideas and technologies for the transformation and upgrading of the citrus industry [3]. - Recommendations include strengthening upstream raw material standardization management, developing functional citrus dietary fiber products, and cultivating internationally competitive local brands to enhance the global recognition of Chinese citrus dietary fiber [5]. Group 3: Market Trends - There is a growing demand for healthy food among both the younger and older generations, indicating a potential revolutionary change in food types, with a focus on diverse raw materials and health-oriented products [5]. - The Yidu government is promoting the citrus industry from "Production 1.0" and "Sales 2.0" to "Processing 3.0" and "Experience 4.0," creating a complete industrial chain with a total output value exceeding 10 billion yuan [7].