Group 1 - The "Chubang-Jiangnan University Condiment Joint Innovation Center" was officially established on September 4, marking a significant breakthrough in the integration of government, industry, academia, research, and application in the Zhongshan Torch High-tech Zone [1] - The center will focus on the development of healthy soy sauce processes, fermentation technology optimization, and industry standard formulation, aiming to achieve breakthroughs in key technologies and create a number of influential patents, enhancing the technological added value and market competitiveness of Chubang products [3][4] - The establishment of the center aligns with the strategic actions of the Zhongshan Torch High-tech Zone to enhance the core competitiveness of enterprises and promote high-quality regional economic development [3] Group 2 - The collaboration between Chubang and Jiangnan University aims to leverage top-tier research capabilities to accelerate breakthroughs in common key technologies in the food sector, enhancing the driving force and control of state-owned capital in this field [4] - The initiative is in line with Guangdong Province's strategy to promote the intelligent, green, and high-end development of the food industry, contributing to the establishment of a technology innovation hub in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area [4] - Jiangnan University will fully utilize its research and talent advantages to support the construction of the joint innovation center and facilitate the transformation of scientific achievements in Zhongshan [4]