（第八届进博会）进博“大棋盘”上的“竞”与“合”

Group 1 - The eighth China International Import Expo showcased a variety of new dairy products, including specialized nutrition for cancer patients and supplements for early Alzheimer's disease, indicating a trend towards high-quality, natural products in the Chinese market [1] - In the first nine months of this year, China imported 2.013 million tons of dairy products worth $9.35 billion, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 3.5% in volume and 14.8% in value, with high-end categories like infant formula, butter, and cheese leading the growth [1] - Dairy companies are focusing on niche market demands, exhibiting products related to sports nutrition, children's nutrition, and functional probiotics at the expo [1] Group 2 - Fonterra and New Zealand's dairy industry have introduced "grass-fed standards," promoting natural grazing and sustainability, which is seen as a collaborative effort to cultivate a premium market segment [2] - Strategic partnerships, such as the one between essential oil company doTERRA and Xianle Health, highlight the potential for collaboration in developing new product categories, combining expertise in essential oils with nutritional food [2] - The interplay of competition and cooperation at the expo illustrates that neighboring exhibitors can drive market interest and innovation, emphasizing the value of openness and interaction in stimulating market vitality [2]