Core Insights - The "2025 Xinhua Index Harvest Festival" highlighted the launch of the "Xinhua Purple Cloud Red Heart Sweet Potato Brand Influence Index," marking a significant development in agricultural branding and consumer engagement [1][2]. Brand Influence and Consumer Engagement - The brand influence index saw a remarkable increase, driven by a shift from passive consumer reception to active participation, with a 759.14% quarter-on-quarter rise in brand attention index, reaching 813.89 points in Q2 2025 [2]. - The interaction on social media platforms exceeded 58,600, with a 100% positive feedback rate across all platforms and over 3 million total views from central media reports, including 2.2 million views on a single article from Xinhua [2]. Agricultural Ecosystem and Production Upgrades - The index's performance is attributed to a comprehensive restructuring of the agricultural ecosystem in Ziyun County, Guizhou Province, with 42,000 acres planted in 2024 and a significant increase in sweet potato yield to 3,500 pounds per acre through advanced agricultural techniques [5]. - The processing sector has developed various products, including sweet potato chips and beverages, processing 3,000 tons of sweet potatoes annually and creating over 100 jobs, transitioning from raw material sales to value creation [5]. Competitive Positioning and Unique Selling Proposition - The Ziyun Red Heart Sweet Potato differentiates itself in a saturated market through its unique ecological advantages and dual certifications, including national geographical indication and green food certification, enhancing its brand authority [8]. - The sweet potato's nutritional profile includes a protein content of 1.20% and potassium content of 1,640 mg/kg, with a taste described as sweet and smooth, positioning it as a premium product in the market [8]. Strategic Development Pathways - The index report outlines four strategic directions for long-term industry development: enhancing infrastructure, purifying seed potatoes, promoting green practices, and expanding market reach, aiming for a transition from passive harvests to proactive income generation [9]. - These strategies address industry pain points and emphasize the importance of integrating technology, data-driven decision-making, and deep industry collaboration to create a complete value chain for rural revitalization [9].