China's Food Processing Industry;2009 Update & Forecast;Gain Report

Over the past five years, China’s food processing industry has grown at nearly 30 percent annually, with 2008 total gross output value expected to reach RMB four trillion ($588 billion).

Continuing economic development, expansion of trade into the emerging cities, increasing urbanization, interest in food safety, and increasing consumer interest in new foods are all expected to continue generating major opportunities for high quality U.S. food ingredients.