Core Insights - The article highlights the collaboration between Zhengzhou and Lingying, two cities in Henan Province, focusing on their food industry strengths and the integration into the Zhengzhou metropolitan area [1][8]. Transportation and Infrastructure - Zhengzhou and Lingying are connected by major transportation routes, including high-speed rail and highways, reducing travel time to 40 minutes [2]. - The completion of the Xuyin Expressway and the new construction of National Highway 107 will enhance Lingying's connectivity to Zhengzhou, facilitating a one-hour commuting circle [2]. - Lingying's strategic location near Xinzheng Airport and the revival of water transport through the Luhe River will further support logistics and trade [2]. Industry Collaboration - Zhengzhou is a leader in frozen food production, contributing over 60% of the nation's output, while Lingying specializes in leisure snacks, creating a complementary industrial relationship [4][6]. - The Zheng-Ling modern food industry belt aims to integrate various cities along the Jing-Guang railway, focusing on food production and logistics [4][7]. - Lingying has established a health industry park with an investment of 10 billion yuan, focusing on health products and aiming for significant output by 2025 [5]. Research and Development - The establishment of the Central Plains Food Laboratory in Lingying, involving multiple universities, aims to drive innovation in the food sector and enhance the competitiveness of the Zheng-Ling food industry [6]. Economic Goals - Lingying aims to develop a modern food city with a food industry chain worth over 300 billion yuan and a green food ecosystem exceeding 500 billion yuan [7]. - The county is positioned as a "bridgehead" for integrating into the Zhengzhou metropolitan area, focusing on industrial cooperation and ecological development [7].