Investigation on Current Situation of Potato Processing Industry and Relevant Countermeasure in China
Potatoes rank fourth in global food production,following rice,maize,and wheat,and are consumed by over 3 billion people worldwide.Their abundant starch,dietary fiber,vitamins,and minerals make potatoes vital source of nutrition for the global population,with an annual per capita consumption of 28 kg.Potatoes play a crucial role in ensuring national food security and human nutrition.The potato processing industry holds a significant position in China's food transformation strategy.Despite being the world's largest potato producer,China's potato processing industry lags behind that of developed countries.Disparities are evident in processing potato variety development,cultivation,storage,product processing,and brand establishment.This review aimed to explore the current situation of the potato processing industry in China,focusing on its challenges and opportunities.In addition,a solution model as a future prospect is proposed involving scientific and technological innovation and industrial technology development countermeasure.
potatoprocessing industrydevelopment current situationcountermeasure analysis