Shandong's Zaozhuang: Pioneering Remarkable Advancements in the Pomegranate Industry

In recent years, Zaozhuang City has prioritized the development of its pomegranate industry, aiming to establish itself as a prominent hub for industrial growth with the slogan "Zaozhuang, the Global Capital of Pomegranates". Zaozhuang's pomegranate industry leads the nation, boasting a comprehensive and advanced industry chain that encompasses both fresh pomegranates and pomegranate bonsai. The local annual production of pomegranate bonsai reaches approximately 200,000 pots, with a citywide total of over 300,000 pots. This industry has a market value of over 500 million yuan and employs more than 3,500 people. The pomegranate bonsai crafted in Zaozhuang has garnered more than 300 prestigious awards at horticultural expos worldwide. Zaozhuang City is home to more than 30 pomegranate processing enterprises, specializing in a diverse range of products such as pomegranate juice, pomegranate wine, pomegranate vinegar, pomegranate tea, pomegranate honey, pomegranate cosmetics, and pomegranate pancakes. Leveraging its abundant pomegranate resources and cultural heritage, Zaozhuang has established the national AAAA-level "Guanshi Pomegranate Garden Scenic Area" and initiated the development of leisure and holiday projects like the Shuimu Shitianyuan Integrated Complex.

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Caption: A pomegranate deep processing workshop in Zaozhuang City is producing pomegranate juice products.

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Caption: Pomegranate growers in Yicheng District, Zaozhuang City, joyfully welcome the harvest.

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