Group 1 - The third China International (Foshan) Prepared Food Industry Conference was held in Foshan, Guangdong, attracting over 1,000 companies and buyers from nearly 40 countries, focusing on high-quality development and innovation in the prepared food industry [1] - The conference featured the release of the "Top 100 Prepared Food Companies in China 2025" by iiMedia Research, providing a benchmark for industry standards [1][5] Group 2 - In March 2024, a joint notice from six departments, including the State Administration for Market Regulation, defined prepared food and implemented stricter regulations, marking a turning point for the industry [2] - The prepared food market growth rate decreased from 33.8% in 2023 to 27.3% in 2024, indicating a shift from quantity expansion to quality selection as low-quality companies exit the market [2] Group 3 - The prepared food market in China reached a scale of 485 billion yuan in 2024, with a projected growth to 749 billion yuan by 2026 [3] - The demand for cold chain logistics in China increased from 302 million tons in 2021 to 365 million tons in 2024, highlighting the importance of supply chain capabilities [4] Group 4 - The "Top 100 Prepared Food Companies" list includes leading brands such as Shuanghui Group, Haidilao, and Wen's Food, with Shuanghui Group scoring 84.36, ranking first [6][7] - The list reflects the dominance of food processing companies, which account for 58% of the industry, indicating a focus on industrial production [16] Group 5 - Guangdong province leads in the prepared food industry, with 21% of the top companies located there, benefiting from a complete industrial chain and innovative product offerings [13] - The industry is characterized by regional clusters, with companies leveraging local resources for differentiated development, such as Hesheng Aquatic Products and Yihua Food [18]

Group 1 - The Chinese prepared food industry is transitioning from scale expansion to value enhancement, focusing on product quality and optimizing industry structure for high-quality development [1] - The market demand for prepared food shows a dual characteristic of "professionalization in catering" and "quality in home cooking," with increasing reliance on prepared foods by chain brands and a growing preference among busy professionals and young families for convenient yet nutritious meals [1][2] Group 2 - The industry faces challenges such as a lack of standardized quality systems, leading to inconsistent product quality and insufficient supply chain transparency, making it difficult for consumers to assess product quality [2] - A systematic approach to building a "standard-technology-trust" ecosystem is seen as key to overcoming these challenges, with companies like Haishili Food Trading Co., Ltd. leading efforts to establish a unified quality grading system and intelligent supply chain management [3][6] Group 3 - Haishili is developing a certification framework based on six core dimensions, including sensory quality, safety indicators, physicochemical properties, processing technology, raw material traceability, and additive usage, to ensure product quality and safety [4] - The grading system aims to enhance production standards, promote quality-based pricing, and simplify consumer decision-making, ultimately shifting the industry focus from cost competition to quality competition [5] Group 4 - The "Biaoguan International Procurement Direct Sales Platform" created by Haishili is exploring an innovative "technology + procurement direct sales" model, establishing a credit parity system and a global premium product circulation network to enhance supply chain efficiency [6] - This platform aims to integrate Chinese food industry standards into global supply chain management, promoting international recognition of Chinese food standards while driving collaborative production among industry players [6]