The China Food Industry Association has uncovered four predominant problems that are blocking the development of the country’s grain and oil processing industry.

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The lack of product variety is compounded by low technological levels and a low level of comprehensive contribution, say the association.


Furthermore, an impractical industrial layout of 5,400 grain mills, 1,800 flourmills and over 1,500 edible oil processors, is leading to only small-scale production. This could be overcome through the construction of several large processing factories in ports and larger scale cities, say experts.

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