1. Food Industry Overview

Definition of 1.1

According to the provisions of the the People's Republic of China Food Safety Law, food refers to substances made of animals, plants or microorganisms for the purpose of oral administration, which are suitable for consumption in the process of human life activities. Food includes raw materials, additives and other excipients.

The food industry refers to the industry engaged in food production, processing, storage, transportation, sales and other activities. The food industry is the basic industry for human survival and development, and it is also an important part of the national economy.

1.2 industry chain

The industrial chain of the food industry can be divided into three links from upstream to downstream: raw material supply, food processing and food sales.

Raw material supply: mainly including agricultural products (such as grain and oil, meat, egg and milk, etc.), aquatic products (such as fish, shrimp and shellfish, etc.), Chinese medicinal materials (such as ginseng, wolfberry, etc.), additives (such as preservatives, pigments, etc.), etc. The supply of raw materials involves agriculture, fishery, animal husbandry and other departments, which is an important factor affecting food quality and safety.

Food processing: mainly includes primary processing (such as slaughter, peeling, etc.), deep processing (such as baking, freezing, etc.), ingredients (such as seasoning, thickening, etc.). Food processing involves food science and technology, equipment manufacturing, packaging design and other fields, which is the key link to enhance the added value of food and meet consumer demand.

Food sales: mainly include wholesale (such as farmers' markets, supermarkets, etc.), retail (such as convenience stores, online stores, etc.), catering (such as restaurants, fast food restaurants, etc.). The food sales link involves logistics distribution, marketing promotion, consumer services and other aspects, which is the final link to realize food circulation and consumption.

1.3 development process

The development of China's food industry can be divided into four stages:

The first stage: before the reform and opening up, the food industry was in a backward state, mainly grain, single type of food, low processing level, insufficient supply and low consumption level.

The second stage: after the reform and opening up to the last century90In the early 1990 s, the food industry began to develop rapidly, mainly meat, eggs, milk and so on. The variety of food increased, the processing level increased, the supply was sufficient, and the consumption level increased.

Third Stage: Last Century90From the middle of the 1990 s to the beginning of this century, the food industry has entered a stage of transformation and upgrading, mainly focusing on convenience foods, snack foods, and functional foods. The types of food are rich, the processing level is further improved, the supply and demand are balanced, and the consumption level is further improved.

The fourth stage: Since the beginning of this century, the food industry has entered a stage of innovation and development, mainly focusing on healthy food, green food, organic food, etc., with diversified food types, high-end processing levels, diversified supply and demand, and high-end consumption levels.

1.4 Policy Background

The development of China's food industry has been guided and supported by national policies. In recent years, China has issued a series of laws and regulations, standards, development plans and other policy documents on the food industry. The main contents include:

Strengthen food safety supervision and ensure the people's healthy diet. For example, "the People's Republic of China Food Safety Law", "the People's Republic of China Health Food Management Measures", "the People's Republic of China Agricultural Product Quality Safety Law" and so on.

Promote the transformation and upgrading of the food industry, improve food quality and efficiency. For example, the guiding opinions of the State Council on promoting the transformation and upgrading of agricultural products processing industry, the guiding opinions of the State Council on promoting the transformation and upgrading of catering industry, and the guiding opinions of the State Council on promoting the revitalization of dairy industry.

Promote food science and technology innovation and enhance the core competitiveness of the food industry. For example, the Outline of the National Medium-and Long-Term Science and Technology Development Plan (2006-2020Year) "Outline of National Medium and Long-term Science and Technology Development Plan (2021-2035Year) "National Key Research and Development Plan"——Modern Agriculture (Crops) Key Special Implementation Plan (2016-2020year), etc.

Implement the healthy China strategy and cultivate new momentum for the health industry. For example, the "13th Five-Year Plan" National Health Plan Outline, "Healthy China Action (2019-2030year) on the promotion of high-quality development of the health service industry, etc.

Analysis of 2. Dairy Industry

2.1 market size

Dairy products refer to liquid, solid or semi-solid products made from milk or other animal milk or processed from dairy products. Dairy products include liquid dairy products including liquid milk, milk powder, milk drinks, yogurt, ice cream, butter, cheese, etc.

After years of development, China's dairy industry has formed a relatively perfect industrial system, and the market scale is expanding. According to the China Dairy Industry Association,2020China's dairy production reached3286.1Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth4.7%；2021China's dairy production reached3438.5Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth4.6%。2022In, China's dairy production reached3589.8Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth4.4%; It is expected that,2023China's dairy production will reach3740.9Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth4.2%。

From the perspective of subdivision, liquid milk is the main force in China's dairy industry, accounting for nearly half of the market share.2020China's liquid milk production reached1592.5Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth4.5%；2021China's liquid milk production reached1663.9Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth4.5%。2022In 2010, China's liquid milk production reached1737.6Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth4.4%; It is expected that,2023China's liquid milk production will reach1812.6Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth4.3%。

Milk powder is an important part of China's dairy industry, including infant formula milk powder and adult milk powder.2022China's milk powder production reached678.9Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth3.8%；2023China's milk powder production reached704.6Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth3.8%. Expected2024China's milk powder production will reach731.0Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth3.8%。

Milk beverage refers to a beverage made of milk or other animal milk as raw material or dairy products as raw material, and added with fruit juice, plant extract, tea and other food or food additives. According to the National Bureau of Statistics,2022Year1-10China's cumulative output of dairy products reached2580Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth2.6%. Expected2023China's dairy production will reach3200About 10,000 tons, year-on-year growth5%. Among them, milk beverages, as an important segment of dairy products, will benefit from factors such as increased consumer health awareness, product innovation and upgrading, and channel expansion.500About 10,000 tons, year-on-year growth10%。

Yogurt refers to milk or other animal milk as raw material or dairy products as raw materials, and add beneficial microorganisms through fermentation products.2022China's yogurt production reached450About 10,000 tons, year-on-year growth3.3%；2023China's yogurt production is expected to reach465About 10,000 tons, year-on-year growth3.3%. As a dairy product with the function of maintaining gastrointestinal health and promoting digestion, yogurt is favored by consumers and has become one of the fastest growing dairy products in the world.

Ice cream refers to the use of milk or other animal milk as raw materials or dairy products as raw materials, and the addition of sugar, fat, protein and other foods or food additives through mixing, homogenization, pasteurization, aging, freezing and hardening.2022China's ice cream production reached175About 10,000 tons, down year-on-year.0.9%；2023China's ice cream production is expected to reach176About 10,000 tons, year-on-year growth0.6%. Ice cream as a high-calorie, high-fat food, in the context of health awareness and consumption upgrades, the market demand growth is slow. At the same time, the ice cream industry is also facing challenges such as rising raw material costs, serious product homogenization, and limited consumption scenarios and time periods.

Butter refers to milk or other animal milk as raw materials or dairy products as raw materials, and through separation, coagulation, stirring and other processes made products.2022China's butter production reached4.6About 10,000 tons, year-on-year growth4.5%；2023China's butter production is expected to reach4.8About 10,000 tons, year-on-year growth4.3%. Butter, as an important baking material, has gradually become popular in the Chinese market. With increasing consumer demand for baked goods and increased acceptance of Western-style food and baking culture, the butter market is expected to maintain steady growth.

Cheese refers to milk or other animal milk as raw materials or dairy products as raw materials, and through curd, separation, forming, fermentation and other processes made of products.2022China's cheese production reached4.2About 10,000 tons, year-on-year growth5%；2023China's cheese production is expected to reach4.4About 10,000 tons, year-on-year growth4.8%6. As a dairy product rich in calcium, protein and lactic acid bacteria, cheese is still in its infancy in the Chinese market. Due to the taste, taste and price of cheese and other factors, consumer awareness and acceptance of cheese needs to be improved. However, as domestic and foreign cheese companies increase market development and product innovation, as well as the optimization and improvement of the policy environment, the cheese market is expected to usher in new development opportunities.

2.2 product structure

From the perspective of the consumption structure of dairy products in my country, liquid milk is still the most important consumer product category, accounting for nearly half of the market share.2021China's liquid milk consumption reached166310,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.48%。2022China's liquid milk consumption reached172510,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.48.4%。

Milk powder is an important part of dairy consumption in China, mainly including infant formula milk powder and adult milk powder.2021The consumption of milk powder in China will reach679.410,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.19.8%。2022China's milk powder consumption reached69510,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.20.1%。

Milk beverage refers to a beverage made of milk or other animal milk as raw material or dairy products as raw material, and added with fruit juice, plant extract, tea and other food or food additives.2021China's milk beverage consumption will reach465.910,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.13.6%。2022China's milk beverage consumption reached487.210,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.13.6%。

Yogurt refers to milk or other animal milk as raw material or dairy products as raw materials, and add beneficial microorganisms through fermentation products.2021The consumption of yogurt in China will reach435.710,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.12.7%。2022The consumption of yogurt in China reached460.210,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.12.6%。

Ice cream refers to the use of milk or other animal milk as raw materials or dairy products as raw materials, and the addition of sugar, fat, protein and other foods or food additives through mixing, homogenization, pasteurization, aging, freezing and hardening.2020China's ice cream consumption reached173.710,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.5.3%。2021In the year, the consumption of ice cream in China reached17110,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.5%. Global per capita ice cream consumption in2021Year reached4.5kg, while China's per capita consumption is only2.9kg, showing the great potential of the Chinese ice cream market. Expected2023China's ice cream consumption will reach190.710,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.5.8%。

Butter refers to milk or other animal milk as raw materials or dairy products as raw materials, and through separation, coagulation, stirring and other processes made products.2020China's butter consumption reached4.110,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.0.1%。2021In, China's butter consumption reached4.410,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.0.1%. In the edible vegetable oil market, although the consumption of butter is not high, it has shown a steady growth in recent years.2022China's butter consumption reached4.7Tons.

Cheese refers to milk or other animal milk as raw materials or dairy products as raw materials, and through curd, separation, forming, fermentation and other processes made of products. China's cheese consumption market is dominated by catering, but the retail market is also developing rapidly, especially the cheese stick products with children as the main consumer group, which are widely welcomed.2022In 2010, China's cheese consumption maintained steady growth, reaching4.210,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.0.1%；2023The country's cheese consumption is expected to reach4.510,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.0.1%. The consumption level of cheese in China is still far lower than that in developed countries, and there is great potential for growth in the future.

2.3 regional distribution

From the perspective of the regional distribution of dairy production and marketing in China, the eastern region is the main area of dairy production and marketing in China, accounting for nearly 60% of the market share.2022In, China's total dairy production was3.3100 million tons, of which the eastern region contributed2.1Billion tons, accounting63.6%。2023In 2010, China's dairy market will maintain its growth trend, with total output and total sales expected to reach3.5About 100 million tons. The production and sales of dairy products in the eastern region will also increase accordingly.2.2About 100 million tons, but the proportion decreased slightly62.9%。

The central region is the second largest area of dairy production and sales in my country, accounting for nearly 20% of the market share.2021The production and sales of dairy products in central China reached630Tons and63010,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales21%and21%。2022The production and sales of dairy products in central China reached672Tons and67210,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales21%and21%。

The western region is the third largest area of dairy production and marketing in China, accounting for nearly 10 percent of the market share.2021The production and sales of dairy products in western China reached347.3Tons and347.110,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales10.1%and10.1%。2022The production and sales of dairy products in western China reached375.6Tons and370.410,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales10.1%and10%。

Northeast China is the fourth largest area of dairy production and marketing in China, accounting for nearly 10 percent of the market share.2020The production and sales of dairy products in Northeast China reached313.5Tons and313.310,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales9.5%and9.5%。2021In 2010, the production and sales of dairy products in Northeast China reached325.7Tons and325.510,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales9.5%and9.5%。2022In 2010, the production and sales of dairy products in Northeast China reached313.5Tons and313.310,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales9.5%and9.5%。

Analysis of 3. Condiment Industry

3.1 market size

Condiment refers to salt, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, spices and other raw materials or additives, and processed to adjust the flavor, color, aroma and other food. Condiments include sauces, soy sauce, vinegar, salts, sugars, spices, etc.

After years of development, China's condiment industry has formed a relatively perfect industrial system, and the market scale is expanding. According to data from the China Condiment Association,2020Year and2021The output of the top 100 enterprises in China's condiment industry was1833Tons and183110,000 tons, little change from the same period last year.2022The market size of China's condiment industry will reach5133Billions of dollars. With the optimization of the consumption structure and the recovery of the catering industry,2023The market size of China's condiment industry will reach5887Billions of yuan, production will also maintain steady growth.

In terms of sub-categories, sauce products are one of the most popular categories in the condiment industry, accounting for nearly40%market share. In recent years, with the improvement of people's demand for food taste and quality, the output and sales of sauce products have maintained a steady growth.2020Year2022In 2010, the output of sauce products in China was as follows502.8million tons,538.5Tons and569.210,000 tons, year-on-year growth rates are in.7%Left and right.

Soy sauce is an important part of the condiment industry in China, mainly including brewing soy sauce and compound soy sauce.2020China's soy sauce production reached370.1Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth6.4%。2021In, China's soy sauce production reached393.5Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth6.3%。2022In, China's soy sauce production reached418.7Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth6.4%。

Vinegar refers to the food, fruit and other raw materials, and after fermentation, distillation and other processes made with sour liquid condiment.2020China's vinegar production reached132.1Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth6.3%。2021In the year, China's vinegar production will reach140.3Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth6.2%。2022China's vinegar production reached149.3Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth6.4%。

Salt refers to the salt as the main raw material or additive, and processed into solid or liquid condiments. Salt includes edible salt, monosodium glutamate, compound seasoning, etc.2022In, China's salt production reached120Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth0.1%；2023The country's salt production is expected to reach121Tons. As a basic condiment, salt has a stable demand in the Chinese market. However, due to the diversified needs of consumers for health and taste, the salt industry is also facing challenges such as product structure adjustment, brand competition, quality and safety.

Sugar refers to sugar as the main raw material or additives, and processed into solid or liquid condiments. Sugar includes white sugar, brown sugar, rock sugar, honey and so on.2022China's sugar production reached39Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth1.8%；2023The country's sugar production is expected to reach40Tons. As an important sweetener, sugar is in great demand in the Chinese market. However, due to the fluctuation of raw material prices, the improvement of consumer health awareness, the competition of substitutes and other factors, the sugar industry is also facing the tasks of transformation and upgrading, innovation and development, and improving efficiency.

Spices refer to solid or liquid condiments with aroma made from flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, skins, meat, etc. of plants or animals as raw materials or additives, and through extraction, refining and other processes. Spices include pepper, star anise, cinnamon, clove, cinnamon, pepper, ginger, garlic, onion, etc.2021Year,The production of spices in China reached113.1Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth6.3%。2022In the year, the production of spices in China reached120.1Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth6.2%; expected2023The production of spices in China will reach127.4Tons.

3.2 product structure

From the perspective of the consumption structure of condiments in my country, sauces are still the most important consumer products, accounting for nearly 40% of the market share.2021In, China's sauce consumption reached538.510,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.40%。2022The consumption of sauce in China reached576.410,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.40.3%; expected2023The consumption of sauce in China will reach617.5Tons.

Soy sauce is an important part of condiment consumption in China, mainly including brewing soy sauce and compound soy sauce.2021The annual consumption of soy sauce in China was56010,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.36%。2022China's soy sauce consumption reached58010,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.36%。

Vinegar refers to the food, fruit and other raw materials, and after fermentation, distillation and other processes made with sour liquid condiment.2021China's vinegar consumption is expected to be140.310,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.10.4%。2022China's vinegar consumption reached148.710,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.10.4%。

Salt refers to the salt as the main raw material or additive, and processed into solid or liquid condiments. Salt includes edible salt, monosodium glutamate, compound seasoning, etc.2020China's salt consumption reached119.910,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.9.5%。2021China's salt consumption reached126.710,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.9.4%。2022China's salt consumption reached138.410,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.9.5%。

Sugar refers to sugar as the main raw material or additives, and processed into solid or liquid condiments. Sugar includes white sugar, brown sugar, rock sugar, honey and so on.2020China's sugar consumption reached38.310,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.3%。2021China's sugar consumption will reach40.510,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.3%。2022China's sugar consumption reached4710,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.3.1%。

Spices refer to solid or liquid condiments with aroma made from flowers, fruits, leaves, roots, skins, meat, etc. of plants or animals as raw materials or additives, and through extraction, refining and other processes. Spices include pepper, star anise, cinnamon, clove, cinnamon, pepper, ginger, garlic, onion, etc. The consumption of spices in China has maintained steady growth in recent years,2020year106.410,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.8.4%；2022year12010,000 tons, accounting8.5%。

3.3 regional distribution

From the perspective of the regional distribution of condiment production and sales in my country, the eastern region is the main area of condiment production and sales in my country, accounting for nearly 60% of the market share.2020The production and sales of condiments in the eastern part of China reached760.5Tons and760.310,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales60%and60%。2021The production and sales of condiments in eastern China reached750Tons and75010,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales60%and60%。2022The production and sales of condiments in eastern China reached780Tons and78010,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales60%and60%。

The central region is the second largest area of condiment production and sales in my country, accounting for nearly 20% of the market share.2021year, both the production and consumption of condiments in the region were270About 10,000 tons, year-on-year growth6.6%The proportion of the total amount of condiments in the country is20%。2022year, both the production and consumption of condiments in the region were287Ten thousand tons, year-on-year growth6.6%, the proportion of the total amount of condiments in the country is still20%。

The western region is the third largest region of condiment production and marketing in China, accounting for nearly 10 percent of the market share.2021The production and sales of condiments in western China reached134.2Tons and13410,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales10%and10%。2022The production and sales of condiments in western China reached142.1Tons and141.910,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales10%and10%。

Northeast China is the fourth largest region of condiment production and marketing in China, accounting for nearly 10 percent of the market share.2020Year and2021In 2010, the production and sales of condiments in Northeast China were183.3Tons and183.110,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales10%and10%. With the optimization of the consumption structure and the recovery of the catering industry,2022The production and sales volume of condiments in Northeast China reached204.710,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales10%。

4. Functional Food Industry Analysis

4.1 market size

Functional foods refer to foods that have specific health functions or are targeted at specific populations, which can regulate body functions and are not intended to treat diseases. Functional foods include health foods, formula foods for special medical purposes, and formula foods for special dietary purposes.

After years of development, China's functional food industry has formed a relatively perfect industrial system, and the market scale is expanding.2020The size of China's functional food market reached2496Billion yuan, year-on-year growth12.4%。2021The size of China's functional food market reached2806Billion yuan, year-on-year growth12.4%。2022The market size of functional foods in China reached2079Billions of dollars.

From the perspective of subdivision, health food is the main force of China's functional food industry, accounting for nearly 80% of the market share.2021In 2010, the size of China's health food market reached2229Billion yuan, year-on-year growth12.5%。2022The size of China's health food market will reach2324.7Billion yuan, year-on-year growth4.3%。

Formula food for special medical purposes refers to formula food used under the guidance of doctors for people with specific diseases or pathological conditions.2021In 2010, the market size of China's special medical formula reached370Billion yuan, year-on-year growth11.1%。2022China's special medical use formula food market reached.852The scale of 100 million yuan increased by about over the previous year.30%。

Formula food for special dietary purposes refers to formula food used under the guidance of dietitians for people with specific physiological status or nutritional needs.2021In 2010, the market size of China's special dietary formula food reached207Billion yuan, year-on-year growth13.7%。2022In 2010, the market size of China's special dietary formula food reached235Billion yuan, year-on-year growth13.5%。

4.2 product structure

From the perspective of the consumption structure of functional food in China, health food is still the most important consumer product category, accounting for nearly 80% of the market share.2021The consumption of health food in China will reach22.310,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.79.4%。2022China's health food consumption reached24.910,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.79.5%。

Formula food for special medical purposes is an important part of functional food consumption in China, including enteral nutrition, parenteral nutrition, low protein, low potassium, low phosphorus and so on.2021The consumption of formula food for special medical purposes in China reached3.710,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.13.1%。2022The consumption of formula food for special medical purposes in China reached4.110,000 tons, accounting for total consumption.14.5%。

Special dietary formula food is the third largest category of functional food consumption in China, mainly including infant formula food, sports nutrition, weight loss nutrition, elderly nutrition and so on.2021The consumption of formula foods for special dietary purposes in China reached2.210,000 tons, accounting for the total consumption of functional foods.7.5%。2022In 2010, with the improvement of national health awareness and the promotion of product innovation, the consumption of formula foods for special dietary purposes in China reached2.510,000 tons, accounting for the total consumption of functional foods.7.6%。

4.3 regional distribution

From the regional distribution of functional food production and marketing in China, the eastern region is the main area of functional food production and marketing in China, accounting for nearly 70% of the market share.2021The production and sales of functional foods in eastern China reached19.6Tons and19.610,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales69.5%and69.5%。2022The production and sales of functional foods in eastern China reached19.5Tons and19.510,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales69%and69%。

The central region is the second largest area of functional food production and marketing in China, accounting for nearly 20% of the market share.2021The production and sales of functional foods in central China reached4.2Tons and4.210,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales15%and15%。2022The production and sales of functional foods in the central region of China reached4.6Tons and34.610,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales15.2%and15.2%。

The western region is the third largest area of functional food production and marketing in China, accounting for nearly 10 percent of the market share.2021The production and sales of functional foods in western China reached2.1Tons and2.110,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales7.5%and7.5%。2022The production and sales of functional foods in western China reached1.9Tons and1.910,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales7.6%and7.6%。

Northeast China is the fourth largest area of functional food production and marketing in China, accounting for nearly 10 percent of the market share.2020The production and sales of functional food in Northeast China reached1.8Tons and1.810,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales7.2%and7.2%。2021The production and sales of functional foods in Northeast China reached2Tons and210,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales7.1%and7.1%，2022Year reached2.310,000 tons, accounting for total production and sales8%。

5. Development Opportunities and Challenges

5.1 development opportunity

China's food industry is facing many development opportunities, including:

Demographic dividend: our country has14With a population of more than 100 million, it is the world's largest food consumer market. With the change of population structure, especially the expansion of middle-income groups, consumers' demand for food will be more diversified, personalized and high-end.

Policy dividend: the Chinese government attaches great importance to the development of the food industry, and has issued a series of policies and measures conducive to promoting the transformation and upgrading of the food industry, scientific and technological innovation, health services and other aspects, providing a good policy environment for the food industry.

Market dividend: China's food industry has strong market potential, especially in dairy products, condiments, functional food and other sub-sectors, there is still a large gap and space compared with developed countries. As consumers' awareness of food safety, quality, nutrition and health increases, the demand for these segments will continue to grow.

Technology dividend: China's food industry has made remarkable progress in scientific and technological innovation, especially in biotechnology, information technology, intelligent technology and so on, which provides new technical support for the food industry. With the wide application of these technologies in the food industry, it will help to improve the level of food quality, efficiency, added value and so on.

5.2 development challenges

China's food industry is also facing a number of development challenges, including:

Safety risks: Food safety is a major issue related to the vital interests of the people, and it is also an important factor affecting the development of the food industry. In recent years, although my country has achieved certain results in strengthening food safety supervision, there are still some hidden safety hazards, such as raw material quality, processing links, logistics links, sales links, etc., food safety problems may occur. Once a food safety incident occurs, it will seriously affect consumer confidence and the reputation of the food industry.

Competitive pressure: the food industry is a highly competitive industry, not only the existence of domestic competition, but also facing international competition. With the opening of China's market, foreign food enterprises and brands continue to enter China's market, forming a greater competitive pressure on China's food industry. At the same time, China's food industry also needs to strengthen its own competitiveness, enhance the ability of independent innovation, and build a food brand with international influence.

Resource constraints: The food industry is a resource-intensive industry with a large demand for water, land, energy and other resources. With the development of China's economy and society, resource and environmental problems have become increasingly prominent, which has also brought certain constraints to the development of the food industry. The food industry needs to strengthen resource conservation and environmental protection to achieve green development and sustainable development.

Consumer change: The food industry is a consumer-oriented industry, and consumer demand and preferences are important factors affecting the development of the food industry. With the change of social economy in China, the demand and preference of consumers are also changing, which puts forward higher requirements for the food industry. The food industry needs to grasp the needs and preferences of consumers in a timely manner, flexibly adjust product structure and marketing strategies, and meet the diversified, personalized, and high-end needs of consumers.

6. Suggestions and Prospects

According to the above analysis, the following suggestions and prospects are put forward for the development status, opportunities and challenges of China's food industry:

Adhere to the people as the center, to ensure food safety as the fundamental, and constantly improve the quality and level of food. Strengthen the construction of food safety supervision systems and mechanisms, improve food safety laws, regulations and standards, strengthen food safety monitoring, testing and traceability systems, severely crack down on food safety violations and crimes, and enhance consumers' trust and satisfaction with food safety.

Adhere to innovation as the driving force, to enhance industrial efficiency as the goal, and constantly promote the transformation and upgrading of the food industry and scientific and technological innovation. Strengthen the construction of food science and technology innovation capacity, increase R & D investment and application promotion in biotechnology, information technology, intelligent technology and other fields, and cultivate a number of new products, new technologies and new models with independent intellectual property rights and core competitiveness. Optimize product structure and regional layout, increase product added value and market share.

Adhere to the opening as an opportunity to participate in international competition as the guide, and constantly expand the food market space and influence. Actively participate in international trade and cooperation, and make full use of the free trade zone, Belt and Road Initiative and other platforms to expand the international market and enhance international competitiveness. Strengthen food brand building and promotion, improve international visibility and reputation. Strengthen the internationalization and mutual recognition of food standards, and promote the facilitation and standardization of food trade.

Adhere to the concept of green, to achieve sustainable development as the requirement, and constantly strengthen food resource conservation and environmental protection. Strengthen resource conservation and recycling in the food production process, reduce energy consumption and emissions, and improve resource utilization efficiency. Strengthen environmental monitoring and pollution prevention in the process of food production, reduce the negative impact on the environment, and improve environmental friendliness. Strengthen social responsibility and public participation in the food production process, enhance social consensus and public support, and improve social responsibility.

Adhere to the demand-oriented, to meet the needs of consumers for the purpose, and constantly enrich the types of food products and services. Strengthen the research and analysis of consumer needs and preferences, and adjust product structure and marketing strategies in a timely manner to meet the diversified, personalized, and high-end needs of consumers. Strengthen the guidance and services for consumers' health and nutrition, provide more healthy food, functional food, formula food for special dietary purposes and other products, so as to improve the health level and quality of life of consumers.

In short, China's food industry is a dynamic and potential industry, but also an industry facing challenges and opportunities. Only by continuous innovation, transformation, upgrading, openness, green and service can we achieve the high-quality development of the food industry and make greater contributions to China's economic and social development and the happiness and health of the people.