Analysis of agricultural product prices, supply chains, corporate behavior, and industry trends.
From US military products to takeaway containers, plastic has penetrated everyday life through the oil industry and single-use consumption. Recycling and biodegradable solutions have limits; humanity must reconsider which products should be made from plastic and how to create less waste.
Summer arrives, and with it, another season for watermelon. Watermelons are inseparable from summer, just as the farmers behind the fruit evolve alongside their crop. Wherever there is land, you will find the watermelon farmers of Taizhou. Their history of enterprise dates back to the 1980s, forming another chapter in…
JD and Meituan are locked in a fierce battle for the food delivery market, with the most striking point of contention being the dispute over riders’ social security. On 19 February 2025, JD took the lead by announcing it would pay the “Five Insurances and one Housing Fund” for full-time…
From sugar-funded commentary by Harvard professors to obesity research backed by Coca-Cola, corporate interests have shaped US dietary guidelines, leaving ordinary people to pay the health price.
Foodthink says “Seeking the tastes of childhood” has become a trending topic over the last few years. The subject of this article, the “White Rabbit” melon, is the very embodiment of that “childhood sweetness” cherished in the memories of the people of Guanzhong. This heirloom variety has been cultivated since…
From late last year until April, the northern Thai city of Chiang Mai—a popular tourist destination—was frequently shrouded in a thick haze. On 29 March, Chiang Mai was ranked by IQAir as the most polluted city in the world, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 188, which is 17.4…
Foodthink Says A previous Foodthink article, “Have Nutritionists Become Shills for Food Giants? Perspectives from Registered Nutritionists”, exposed how North American food corporations sponsor influencer nutritionists and industry organisations to sway public perception of food through misleading, quasi-scientific popularisation. Similar issues exist in China: health supplements and food advertisements are…
This episode visits Xiaojin County in Aba Prefecture, Sichuan, and shows how social enterprise Muyunpo builds trust with villagers, protects resources while collecting matsutake and letting yaks graze freely, and returns the sales surplus to the community.
At a recent press conference during the National People’s Congress, the National Health Commission announced the launch of a three-year ‘Weight Management Year’ initiative. The campaign aims to encourage the public to prioritise weight management, adopt science-based eating and exercise habits, lose weight healthily, and lead healthier lives. Everyone should…
Meituan’s “Pin Hao Fan” service, launched under the banner of “zero delivery fees and 10-yuan meals”, has seen a surge of workers flocking to it thanks to its low-price strategy. While the adage “you get what you pay for” inevitably raises concerns about food safety—and I myself suffered two days…
