中经评论：破解粮食加工产能结构性失衡

Core Viewpoint - The grain processing industry is crucial for food security and rural revitalization in China, but it faces structural imbalances that hinder sustainable development. The focus should shift from scale expansion to quality and efficiency improvement [1]. Group 1: Structural Imbalances - The grain processing capacity is characterized by an excess in primary processing and a shortage in deep processing. Many small and medium-sized enterprises operate at low efficiency, while high-value products are underdeveloped [2]. - The current processing mainly focuses on common rice and general flour, with a lack of specialty products and insufficient utilization of by-products like rice bran and bran [2]. Group 2: Planning and Optimization - There is a need for better planning and optimization of the grain processing industry to avoid redundant low-level construction. The government should create a national grain processing industry map to guide capacity integration and development [3]. - A long-term mechanism for capacity exit should be established to phase out outdated capacities while avoiding a simplistic "one-size-fits-all" approach [3]. Group 3: Industry Chain Extension - The grain industry should extend its value chain by moving from primary to deep processing, developing specialized grains and functional foods, and exploring new strategic industries like bio-materials and bio-pharmaceuticals [4]. - By fully utilizing by-products, the industry can break free from low-end competition and achieve a balance between economic and ecological benefits [4]. Group 4: Technological Innovation - The grain processing sector is technology-intensive but faces challenges such as insufficient R&D investment and poor integration of research and application. A focus on technological innovation is essential for industry transformation [5]. - Emphasis should be placed on developing new technologies for high-value utilization of by-products and creating a collaborative innovation system that integrates academia and industry [5].