Group 1 - The event "Famous, Special, Excellent Products Entering Hong Kong" was held in Ankang, aimed at connecting high-quality local products from Shaanxi with the procurement needs of Hong Kong [1] - Ankang showcased its unique products, including selenium-rich tea, konjac products, organic tofu, and local fruit wines, attracting many merchants for tasting and discussions [1] - Local companies like Ankang Longwang Spring Selenium-rich Mineral Water Co. and Pingli Gaoying Tea Co. presented their specialty agricultural products, laying the groundwork for future connections with the Hong Kong market [1] Group 2 - The delegation from the Hong Kong Pharmaceutical Chamber of Commerce visited Ankang to explore traditional Chinese medicine and health care projects, aiming to build a bridge for Shaanxi enterprises to access the Hong Kong market and connect with the global market [2] - The collaboration between Shaanxi and Hong Kong is expected to deepen in industrial cooperation and economic exchanges, promoting mutual benefits [2]

Core Viewpoint - The European Union has initiated an anti-dumping investigation against Chinese pea protein, which may impact the sales of Yantai Shuangta Food Co., Ltd. in the EU market. Group 1: Overview of the Anti-Dumping Investigation - The investigation targets high-protein pea protein with a protein content exceeding 65% on a dry weight basis, covering all types derived from peas, in all physical forms [1]. - The investigation period for dumping and injury is set from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025 [2]. - The trend review period for damage assessment is from January 1, 2022, until the end of the investigation period [3]. Group 2: Potential Impact on the Company - In 2024, the sales revenue from pea protein with over 65% protein content exported to the EU is expected to account for approximately 3.92% of the company's total revenue. For the first half of 2025, this figure is projected to rise to 6.48% [4]. - The company currently cannot estimate the specific impact of the anti-dumping investigation due to the uncertainty surrounding the outcome, including potential tax subjects, forms, rates, and start dates [4]. Group 3: Company's Response Strategy - The company has established a special task force and hired a professional legal team to actively respond to the investigation [5]. - The company plans to expand into emerging international markets, strengthen domestic market development, and accelerate the construction of overseas factories [5]. - The company will closely monitor the progress of this matter and fulfill its information disclosure obligations in a timely manner [5].

Core Viewpoint - The European market has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese pea protein, following similar actions in the U.S., posing significant challenges for the company, Doublestar Foods, which is the largest pea protein producer globally [1][2]. Group 1: Investigation Details - The European Commission has launched an anti-dumping investigation targeting pea protein products with a protein content exceeding 65%, initiated by a temporary alliance of EU pea protein producers [2][3]. - The investigation period is set from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with damage assessment starting from January 1, 2022 [2]. - Doublestar Foods' sales of the affected products to the EU are projected to account for approximately 3.92% of total revenue in 2024, increasing to 6.48% in the first half of 2025, indicating growth potential [2][3]. Group 2: Impact of U.S. Actions - The U.S. Department of Commerce imposed a final anti-dumping duty of 269.77% and a countervailing duty of 15.15% on Chinese pea protein on July 30, 2024, significantly impacting the company's U.S. operations [2][3]. - In 2022 and the first half of 2023, exports to the U.S. accounted for 8.14% and 9.92% of the company's total revenue, respectively [3]. Group 3: Company Response and Strategy - In response to the investigations, the company has established a special task force and hired a professional legal team to address the EU investigation, mirroring its strategy during the U.S. anti-dumping case [4][5]. - Doublestar Foods is diversifying its market presence by expanding into emerging international markets and enhancing domestic market efforts, with domestic sales revenue growing by 15.63% in the first half of 2025, reaching 53.89% of total revenue [5]. - The company is also advancing the construction of overseas factories, which may help mitigate the impact of trade barriers through flexible supply chain adjustments [5]. Group 4: Technological and Competitive Advantages - Doublestar Foods maintains a leading position in pea protein extraction technology, with expertise in various extraction methods and collaborations with universities for research and development [5][6]. - The company has developed multiple patents and participates in setting industry standards, reinforcing its technological "moat" against competition [6].

Core Viewpoint - The company is facing a potential anti-dumping investigation by the EU regarding its pea protein products, which may impact its sales and operations in the European market [1][3]. Group 1: Sales and Revenue Impact - In 2024, the sales revenue from pea protein with over 65% protein content exported to the EU accounted for approximately 3.92% of the company's total revenue [1]. - For the first half of 2025, this proportion increased to 6.48%, indicating a growing reliance on the EU market for high-protein pea products [1]. Group 2: Investigation Details - The EU Commission has initiated an anti-dumping investigation based on a complaint from a temporary alliance of EU pea protein producers, focusing on high-protein pea protein products with over 65% protein content [3]. - The investigation will cover all types of pea-derived products, including yellow and green peas, in various forms such as powder and solution [3]. - The investigation period is set from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, with a damage assessment review period from January 1, 2022, until the end of the investigation [3]. Group 3: Company Response - The company has established a special task force and hired a professional legal team to actively respond to the ongoing investigation [1]. - The company plans to expand into emerging international markets, strengthen domestic market development, and accelerate the construction of overseas factories [1]. - The company will closely monitor the situation and fulfill its information disclosure obligations based on the developments of the EU anti-dumping matter [1].

Group 1 - The company, Morning Light Bio, announced the acquisition of six invention patents related to a detection system and method for the proportion of single solvent in a dual-solvent system for plant extraction, as well as natural colorants for feed and their preparation methods and applications [2] - The acquisition of these patents is expected to enhance the company's independent intellectual property advantages and establish a continuous innovation mechanism [2]

Core Viewpoint - The European Union has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese pea protein, prompting the company to actively respond to the situation [1] Group 1: Company Overview - The company, Double Tower Foods, primarily engages in the production of pea protein, vermicelli, and dietary fiber, focusing on strengthening its core business and optimizing product structure [1][2] - In the first half of 2025, the company reported revenue of 1.047 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.18%, and a net profit of 54.36 million yuan, up 0.89% year-on-year [1] Group 2: Pea Protein Business - The company's pea protein business involves extracting pea protein as a byproduct from starch production for vermicelli, enhancing it to feed-grade and food-grade pea protein through technological advancements [2] - The company possesses industry-leading extraction technologies and collaborates with several universities for research in pea protein and peptide fields [2] - Pea protein offers advantages over other plant proteins, such as being non-GMO, allergen-free, cholesterol-free, and low in fat, with applications in various sectors including solid beverages, plant-based meat, energy bars, breakfast cereals, baked goods, and pet food [2] Group 3: Impact of Anti-Dumping Investigation - The investigation covers high-protein pea protein with over 65% protein content, with the investigation period set from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025 [1] - In 2024, the sales revenue of pea protein with over 65% protein content exported to the EU is expected to account for approximately 3.92% of the company's total revenue, while in the first half of 2025, this figure is projected to be around 6.48% [2] - The company has established a special task force and hired a professional legal team to address the investigation, while also planning to expand into new international markets and accelerate the construction of overseas factories [3]

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article highlights the transformation of grain storage management through digitalization and smart technology, enhancing food security in Inner Mongolia [1][5] - The implementation of IoT sensors and 5G technology allows for real-time monitoring of grain conditions, achieving a monitoring accuracy of 98% [3][4] - The introduction of a blockchain-based "一卡通" system automates the entire grain circulation process, reducing vehicle entry and exit time by 50% from 2 hours to 1 hour [4] Group 2 - The digital transformation has led to a 70% reduction in manual inspection costs and a 90% improvement in response speed to grain conditions [4] - The initiative supports a controllable system from farm to table, ensuring efficient circulation, stable quality, and traceability of oat products [5] - The collaboration between traditional agriculture and innovative technology exemplifies the concept of "hiding grain in technology," reinforcing the importance of communication technology in securing China's food supply [5]

Core Viewpoint - The European Commission has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into high-protein pea protein from China, which may impact the company's export sales to the EU significantly in the coming years [1] Group 1: Company Impact - The company's sales of pea protein products to the EU are projected to account for approximately 3.92% of total revenue in 2024 and 6.48% in the first half of 2025 [1] - The company has established a special task force and hired legal counsel to actively respond to the investigation [1] - The company plans to explore emerging international markets and accelerate the construction of overseas factories [1] Group 2: Investigation Status - The investigation is currently in its early stages, and no detailed information regarding potential tariffs has been disclosed yet [1] - The company will closely monitor the progress of the investigation and fulfill its information disclosure obligations in a timely manner [1]

Core Viewpoint - The European Commission has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese pea protein, following a complaint from the Ad Hoc Coalition of Union Pea Protein Producers, which may impact the company's export sales to the EU [1] Group 1: Investigation Details - The investigation targets high-protein pea protein with a protein content exceeding 65% on a dry weight basis, covering all types derived from peas, including but not limited to yellow and green peas, in all physical forms (solid like powder, liquid like solution, regardless of whether they are organized) [1] Group 2: Financial Impact - In 2024, the sales revenue from pea protein with a protein content exceeding 65% exported to the EU is expected to account for approximately 3.92% of the company's total operating income [1] - For the first half of 2025, this figure is projected to rise to about 6.48% of the company's total operating income [1] Group 3: Future Uncertainty - The anti-dumping investigation is currently in the inquiry stage, and the future outcome of the investigation remains difficult to predict [1]

Report Summary 1. Report Industry Investment Rating No relevant content provided. 2. Core Views - **Corn**: In the domestic market, the new corn season is approaching in the Northeast production area. Reserve rotation corn is continuously released to supplement market supply. Traders' confidence in price support has weakened, accelerating the sale of remaining grains. Feed - using enterprises have relatively sufficient inventories and low procurement enthusiasm, preferring to wait for new grains. Some price - setting enterprises have continuously lowered their quotes. Recently, due to short - covering by bears, the corn futures price has rebounded slightly from the low level [2]. - **Corn Starch**: With the resumption of work of previously overhauled enterprises, the operating rate of the corn starch industry has rebounded recently, increasing supply - side pressure. Meanwhile, downstream demand is still in the off - season, with poor order signing and shipment. The supply of corn starch far exceeds demand, and inventory pressure remains high. Affected by the corn rebound, the starch price has oscillated higher [3]. 3. Summary by Directory Futures Market - **Domestic Futures**: The closing price of the active corn starch futures contract is 2193 yuan/ton (up 2 yuan), and that of the active corn futures contract is 2500 yuan/ton (down 1 yuan). The 1 - 5 corn monthly spread is - 69 yuan/ton, and the 11 - 1 corn starch monthly spread is - 35 yuan/ton (down 2 yuan). The active - contract positions of yellow corn and corn starch are 974389 hands and 205537 hands respectively, with the latter down 3350 hands. The net long positions of the top 20 futures holders for corn starch and corn are - 83289 hands and - 35460 hands respectively, with the latter down 427 hands. The registered warehouse receipts of yellow corn and corn starch are 67737 hands and 7450 hands respectively, with the former down 1689 hands. The CS - C spread of the main contract is 226 yuan/ton (down 20 yuan) [2]. - **CBOT Futures**: The closing price of the active CBOT corn futures contract is 9.25 cents/bushel. The total CBOT corn positions are 1456701 contracts (down 109666 contracts), and the non - commercial net long positions are - 70940 contracts (up 34270 contracts) [2]. Spot Market - **Corn Spot**: The average spot price of corn is 2364.12 yuan/ton (down 0.59 yuan), the FOB price at Jinzhou Port is 2280 yuan/ton (up 10 yuan), and the CIF price of imported corn is 1926.14 yuan/ton (down 15.15 yuan). The international freight of imported corn is 0 dollars/ton. The basis of the corn main contract is - 2.59 yuan [2]. - **Corn Starch Spot**: The ex - factory quotes of corn starch in Changchun, Weifang, and Shijiazhuang are 2660 yuan/ton, 2900 yuan/ton, and 2830 yuan/ton respectively, all unchanged. The basis of the corn starch main contract is 160 yuan (up 1 yuan), and the weekly spread between Shandong starch and corn is 370 yuan/ton (up 34 yuan) [2]. - **Substitute Spot**: The average spot price of wheat is 2428.06 yuan/ton (down 0.83 yuan), the weekly spread between tapioca starch and corn starch is 184 yuan/ton (up 27 yuan), and the daily spread between corn starch and 30 - powder is - 67 yuan/ton (unchanged) [2]. Upstream Situation - The predicted sown areas of corn in the US, Brazil, Argentina, China, and Ukraine are 398.93 million hectares, etc. The predicted corn yields in these countries are 35.12 million tons, 22.6 million tons, 7.5 million tons, 44.3 million tons, and 30.5 million tons respectively (only the US yield is down 0.25 million tons) [2]. Industry Situation - **Inventory**: The corn inventories at southern ports, northern ports, and deep - processing enterprises are 9.9 million tons, 175 million tons, and 294.2 million tons respectively, with the latter down 20.5 million tons. The weekly inventory of starch enterprises is 131.8 million tons (down 2.1 million tons, a 1.57% weekly decrease, 0.53% monthly increase, and 31.41% year - on - year increase) [2][3]. - **Trade Volume**: The monthly import volume of corn is 6 million tons (down 10 million tons), and the monthly export volume of corn starch is 15940 tons (up 1440 tons) [2]. - **Output**: The monthly output of feed is 2827.3 million tons (down 110.4 million tons) [2]. Downstream Situation - The average inventory days of sample feed corn is 28.13 days (down 0.72 days). The deep - processing corn consumption is 114.02 million tons (up 0.4 million tons). The operating rates of alcohol and starch enterprises are 42.87% and 51.01% respectively, with the latter down 1.29% [2]. - The processing profits of corn starch in Shandong, Hebei, and Jilin are - 117 yuan/ton (down 11 yuan), - 51 yuan/ton (up 11 yuan), and - 79 yuan/ton (down 14 yuan) respectively [2]. Option Market - The 20 - day and 60 - day historical volatilities of corn are 7.91% (up 0.02%) and 6.37% (down 0.17%) respectively. The implied volatilities of at - the - money call and put options on corn are 10.01% (up 0.18%) and 10.02% (up 0.19%) respectively [2]. Industry News - Brazilian ethanol producer Inpasa and grain processing and export giant Amaggi will establish a joint venture to build at least three new corn ethanol plants in Mato Grosso [2]. - The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange (BAGE) reported that the corn harvest in Argentina is nearing completion. As of August 27, the harvest progress of the 2024/25 Argentine corn crop was 97.2%, 1.3% higher than a week ago [2]. - Pro Farmer's final yield forecast report shows that the total US corn production in 2025 is expected to reach 1.6204 billion bushels, with an average yield of 182.7 bushels per acre, which is a record high but lower than the USDA's August forecast of 1.6742 billion bushels and 188.8 bushels per acre [2]. Key Points of Concern - Monitor the weekly corn consumption and the operating rate and inventory of starch enterprises on Thursday and Friday as reported by Mysteel [3].