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ZAOZHUANG, China, Sept. 28, 2023 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/--

Recently, the 2023 Pomegranate Industry Development Conference was held in

Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province. It brought together domestic and

international participants to discuss the integrated development of the

pomegranate industry. During the event, a signing ceremony was conducted for 24

projects, including the construction of a trial garden for new pomegranate

varieties in Zaozhuang City. Additionally, the conference also featured special

activities such as the Pomegranate Product Live Streaming Conference, which

garnered participation from tens of thousands of people, the unveiling ceremony

of the Pomegranate Space Seedling Base, and a captivating exhibition and sales

showcase of distinctive intangible cultural heritage products, according to the

Internet Information Office of Zaozhuang Municipal Party Committee.

Zaozhuang City is renowned as one of the seven major pomegranate-producing

regions in China. Pomegranate holds a unique position as a distinctive,

advantageous, and influential agricultural industry brand in Zaozhuang. The

city has a pomegranate cultivation area of 20,000 acres, with pomegranate

production exceeding 60,000 metric tons.

In recent years, Zaozhuang City has prioritized the development of its

pomegranate industry, aiming to establish itself as a prominent hub for

industrial growth with the slogan "Zaozhuang, the Global Capital of

Pomegranates". Zaozhuang's pomegranate industry leads the nation, boasting a

comprehensive and advanced industry chain that encompasses both fresh

pomegranates and pomegranate bonsai. The local annual production of pomegranate

bonsai reaches approximately 200,000 pots, with a citywide total of over

300,000 pots. This industry has a market value of over 500 million yuan and

employs more than 3,500 people. The pomegranate bonsai crafted in Zaozhuang has

garnered more than 300 prestigious awards at horticultural expos worldwide.

Zaozhuang City is home to more than 30 pomegranate processing enterprises,

specializing in a diverse range of products such as pomegranate juice,

pomegranate wine, pomegranate vinegar, pomegranate tea, pomegranate honey,

pomegranate cosmetics, and pomegranate pancakes. Leveraging its abundant

pomegranate resources and cultural heritage, Zaozhuang has established the

national AAAA-level "Guanshi Pomegranate Garden Scenic Area" and initiated the

development of leisure and holiday projects like the Shuimu Shitianyuan

Integrated Complex.

Source: Internet Information Office of Zaozhuang Municipal Party Committee

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   Caption: A pomegranate deep processing workshop in Zaozhuang City is producing

pomegranate juice products.

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   Caption: Pomegranate growers in Yicheng District, Zaozhuang City, joyfully welcome the

harvest.