At China's annual Two Sessions meetings, entrepreneur and Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) member Yu Ruifen highlighted transformative opportunities for the food sector through technological advancement. Speaking with CGTN, Yu expressed confidence in market stabilization following Premier Li Qiang's 2024 work report, which emphasized innovation-driven economic growth.
Yu called for accelerated digitalization and artificial intelligence adoption in snack production chains, stating: 'AI integration can revolutionize how we analyze consumer preferences and optimize supply networks.' Her proposals align with broader national strategies to upgrade manufacturing capabilities through smart technologies.
Industry analysts note that China's snack market, valued at \$150 billion in 2023, faces increasing demand for personalized products. Implementing AI-driven market prediction models and automated quality control systems could give early adopters competitive advantages in both domestic and international markets.
