Core Insights - Dezhou City is rapidly transforming its traditional agricultural base into a high-quality food processing industry, leveraging technological innovation and industry chain collaboration [2][10] - The city has developed over 1,000 food processing enterprises, with annual agricultural product processing output exceeding 110 billion yuan, and revenue from large-scale food processing enterprises reaching 37.656 billion yuan in the first half of 2025 [1][2] Industry Development - Dezhou is a significant agricultural production area, being the first city in China to achieve over 1 ton of grain per mu and over 10 billion yuan in total output, with annual grain production exceeding 15 billion jin [2][10] - The food processing industry is supported by six key sectors: grain and oil, meat products, functional foods, food seasonings, snacks, and beverages, with a comprehensive industry chain development system taking shape [2][3] Technological Innovation - Leading companies like Shandong Fuyang Biotechnology Co. and Shandong Yuwang Ecological Food Co. are extending their processing chains into high-value products such as glucose sodium and soybean β-amylase [3][7] - The city is establishing food industry parks and innovation centers to enhance the food industry chain, with projects like the Digital Agricultural Valley and the China (Dezhou) Agricultural Food Innovation Park underway [3][4] Policy Support - The Dezhou government has implemented policies to accelerate the transition of the food industry from production-oriented to demand-oriented, and from traditional to modern agriculture, aiming for a more integrated and clustered development by 2027 [4][10] Market Trends - The food processing industry is adapting to the preferences of younger consumers, with companies like Shandong Dingwei Food Co. innovating flavors and products to meet diverse tastes [8][9] - Dezhou Chicken Co. has launched a sub-brand targeting young consumers with convenient and healthy snack options, achieving significant sales growth and expanding its product line [9][10] Future Outlook - The food processing industry in Dezhou is poised for continued growth, focusing on digitalization, automation, and appealing to younger demographics, enhancing its reputation as a "Food City" [10]