Industry Overview - The approval of D-alloheptulose as a new food ingredient aligns with the trend of innovation and upgrading in China's sugar substitute industry, indicating a potential for rapid market penetration in beverages, baking, and confectionery sectors [1][3] - The global market for D-alloheptulose is projected to reach $147.7 million by 2024, with the U.S. market accounting for 30% and an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) exceeding 14% from 2025 to 2034 [1] Company Developments - Baolingbao has been involved in the research and development of D-alloheptulose for nearly 10 years and plans to complete a technical transformation project in 2024 with an annual production capacity exceeding 5,000 tons [2] - Shandong Sanyuan Biotechnology has an existing annual production capacity of 10,000 tons of D-alloheptulose and is expanding with a second production line of the same capacity [2] - Jinhe Industrial has an annual production capacity of 1,000 tons of D-alloheptulose, while Shandong Bailong Chuangyuan has recently commenced production of its D-alloheptulose products [2]