Core Insights - The city of Neijiang in Sichuan Province is experiencing significant growth in its "sweet" industry, with a 12.6% year-on-year increase in industrial added value from January to April, and the "sweet flavor+" sector growing at 16.7%, making it the fastest-growing industry in the region [1][2] Industry Overview - Neijiang has established a food and beverage industry system centered around "sweet fruits, sweet products, sweet drinks, and sweet vegetables," aiming to cultivate a 50 billion yuan "sweet flavor+" industry cluster [2] - The city has implemented supportive policies, such as controlling water prices for food and beverage companies below non-residential living water prices and offering gas discounts to reduce production costs [2] Company Highlights - Wangji Food, a full-chain meat product enterprise, has an annual output value of 12 million yuan, with its beef jerky exemplifying the growth of the "sweet flavor+" industry in Neijiang [1] - Jialin Food Factory, a key production base for candied fruits, has introduced a low-sugar series of products, achieving a 15% year-on-year increase in sales [1] Future Outlook - Neijiang plans to focus on optimizing the layout of the "sweet flavor+" industry, enhancing technological innovation, and improving brand effects to drive the industry towards high-end, intelligent, and green development [2] - The city aims to position the "sweet economy" as a crucial engine for high-quality development and contribute to the collaborative economic growth in the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle [2]