Group 1 - The event "Media Look at China Life" held in Yantai emphasizes the importance of insurance in promoting inclusive finance and social responsibility [1] - Yantai is recognized as the permanent host of the World Sea Cucumber Industry Expo and is the largest breeding and processing base for sea cucumbers in China, with 46 provincial-level marine ranches [3][4] - Insurance is becoming a crucial support for the sea cucumber industry, providing safety for divers and the entire supply chain [4][16] Group 2 - The company Dongyu has over 100,000 acres of quality sea area and employs many divers for sea cucumber harvesting, with each diver capable of catching thousands of pounds daily [4][5] - Since 2022, Dongyu has partnered with China Life to provide group accident and medical insurance for its divers, enhancing their safety and peace of mind [5][6] - The sea cucumber industry in Yantai has a complete supply chain, with a total national production of 292,000 tons in 2023, making China the world's largest producer [6][16] Group 3 - Dongyu has invested significantly in marine ranching and has received high-tech enterprise certification, holding 49 patents and 32 trademarks [6][7] - The company utilizes an organic wild breeding method, requiring 5 to 8 years for sea cucumbers to reach harvest size, ensuring high quality [6][7] - Dongyu has developed a comprehensive product line, including fresh, salted, and processed sea cucumber products, contributing to the industry's growth [9][16] Group 4 - The collaboration between Dongyu and China Life serves as a model for insurance's role in supporting the blue economy, highlighting the need for comprehensive risk management across the industry [13][16] - Future opportunities for insurance in the sea cucumber industry include natural disaster insurance, product quality insurance, and logistics transportation insurance [13][16] - The integration of insurance into the blue economy is expected to promote safer, more stable, and sustainable industry development [16]

Core Viewpoint - Recent food safety inspections in Weihai revealed two batches of food products that did not meet safety standards, leading to administrative penalties for the involved companies [4][5][6] Group 1: Non-compliant Products - Two batches of food products were found non-compliant: Five Black Potatoes (Spicy Flavor) from Jiajiayue Group and dried sea cucumber from Weihai Runmu Trading Co., Ltd [4][5] - The Five Black Potatoes failed to meet the GB 2760-2014 standards for food additives, while the dried sea cucumber did not comply with GB 31602-2015 standards for dried sea cucumbers [4][6] Group 2: Company Actions and Penalties - Jiajiayue Group's Weihai Yangting store sold 19 cans of the non-compliant Five Black Potatoes, with 5 cans confiscated by the market supervision authority [4][5] - Weihai Runmu Trading Co., Ltd sold all three portions of the non-compliant dried sea cucumber without any remaining stock [6] - Both companies received administrative penalty notices for violating Article 34 of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China [5][6]

Core Viewpoint - The article emphasizes the importance of establishing a traceability system for Dalian sea cucumbers to protect the brand and ensure product authenticity in response to market challenges such as counterfeiting and quality issues [1][3][8]. Group 1: Brand Protection and Traceability - Dalian sea cucumbers are facing challenges from counterfeit products, which threaten the brand's reputation and the industry's long-term health [1][3]. - A traceability system has been implemented, allowing consumers to scan a code to access comprehensive information about the product's origin, cultivation, and processing [1][4]. - The traceability system is supported by a big data platform that includes geographic information and core data on legal farming entities [4][8]. Group 2: Industry Standards and Certification - To be recognized as a Dalian sea cucumber origin enterprise, companies must meet strict criteria, including a minimum of three years in the business and using local species for breeding [6][7]. - The certification process has a 20% elimination rate to ensure quality, with 40 enterprises certified so far [7][8]. - The traceability system includes a unique digital ID for each sea cucumber, ensuring accurate and reliable information [4][7]. Group 3: Market Impact and Future Plans - The traceability system has improved consumer trust and increased transaction volumes, as evidenced by significant contracts signed with major buyers [8][9]. - A three-year action plan has been launched to enhance the sea cucumber industry, focusing on resource quality, market standards, and digital transformation [8][9]. - Dalian aims to establish 30 to 50 breeding bases for high-quality sea cucumber seedlings, increasing the coverage rate to 70%-80% [8][9]. Group 4: Legal and Brand Development - Dalian is forming a legal team to protect the brand and is pushing for local legislation to support industry development [10]. - The Dalian Marine Fisheries Association plans to create a national brand matrix through online and offline channels, enhancing brand recognition and credibility [9][10].