Core Points - The 2025 Pomegranate Industry Development Conference in Zaozhuang will feature 523 new pomegranate varieties and new products like "Xiaolong Special Drink" [1] - The conference will include various activities such as the first Pomegranate-themed Art Exhibition in Shandong, a special agricultural product exhibition, and a series of competitions [1] - A molecular breeding base for pomegranates will be inaugurated, and a national forestry industry standard for pomegranates will be released [1] - Zaozhuang's pomegranate germplasm resource bank has collected 523 samples, ranking first in the country [1] - The conference will establish the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization International Agricultural Product Trading Center Zaozhuang Branch" to create a global trading platform for pomegranate products [1] - The event will also feature discussions on pomegranate culture and tourism routes to enhance brand influence and cultural soft power [2] - A range of new pomegranate deep-processing products, including beverages and cosmetics, will be showcased at the opening ceremony [3]