Business · Companies · 12 hrs ago
Ningxia County Expands Food Processing to Raise Value of Local Products
Jingyuan County in China's Ningxia region is expanding processing of local products that were once mainly sold as raw materials.
Local beef is now divided into 32 cuts and shipped to major Chinese cities through a cold-chain network.
The county says more than 60% of its beef cattle are processed locally, while returns for the industry have risen by about 30%.
Spring water is being bottled and sold, with other drinks planned as the business grows.
Cooperation with Fujian and new investment have also brought factories and jobs, including work for local women and orders shipped to Britain.
The county signed 17 investment projects worth 1.92 billion yuan this year, across food processing, drinks and textiles.
Jingyuan says 67% of its farm products now receive deeper processing and 86% of farming households have stable income through local industries, as the shift from raw materials to finished goods continues.
Jingyuan County in Ningxia is expanding food processing and other industries to increase the value of local products.
Local beef is divided into 32 product categories and delivered to major cities by cold chain within 48 hours.
The county’s beef processing conversion rate is above 60%, and its overall industry returns have risen by about 30%.
Jingyuan’s agricultural product deep-processing rate has reached 67%, while 86% of farmers are earning stable income through local industry chains.
The county said it signed 17 investment projects this year, with investments totaling 1.92 billion yuan.
- Who
- Jingyuan County authorities and local businesses.
- What
- The county is expanding processing of local products, including beef and spring water, to raise their value.
- When
- The report was published on October 26, 2026. It also describes activity this year.
- Where
- Jingyuan County, Guyuan, Ningxia, China.
- Why
- To turn local resources into higher-value products and increase economic returns for the county and its residents.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Xiamen Aolife Bags Co., Ltd. opened a support workshop in a village, employing local women.
Jingyuan had one industrial enterprise above the designated size.
The company expanded its production line in the industrial park, adding more than 100 machines.
Jingyuan signed 17 investment projects worth 1.92 billion yuan.
China News Service reported on the county’s processing industries and local products.
- Beef product categories
- 32
- Beef delivery time
- 48 hours to major cities in China
- Beef processing conversion rate
- More than 60%
- Brand value
- Jingyuan yellow beef: 3.591 billion yuan
- Agricultural product deep-processing rate
- 67%
- Farmers linked to industry chains
- 86%
1 source
What people are saying
We prioritize buying free-range local yellow cattle from local farmers.
Workers’ average monthly income exceeds 3,000 yuan, and they can learn skills and earn a stable income close to home.