Huazhou sees potential of Huajuhong as 'medicine and food'

At the recent Huazhou Huajuhong "Medicine and Food" Global Promotion and High-Quality Industrial Development Conference held in Beijing on Jan 3, Mayor Liang Jinfu highlighted the city's commitment to further extending the industry chain and improving the quality of its Huajuhong industry.

Zhang Tianzuo, chairman of the China State Farms Production and Logistics Association, said it is vital to strengthen the breeding and promotion of good varieties to improve the quality and efficiency of products and to focus on deep processing to develop new products with competitiveness.

Zhang Yuelin, general manager of the Beijing Xinfadi Wholesale Market, the largest food supply market in the city, expressed optimism about introducing Huajuhong into the wholesale market, making it more accessible to the public.

Wang Weixin, vice-president of the Beijing tea industry chamber of commerce, said that Huajuhong's transformation into various products, particularly with tea, can help relieve cough, strengthen the stomach and dry dampness.