# cold chain
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Premium by Promise: How 'Functional' Eggs Are Rewriting China's Egg Market
Chinese retailers and producers are charging significant premiums for eggs labelled as 'functional'—selenium‑enriched, DHA‑fortified, antibiotic‑free or suitable for raw consumption—by leveraging feed additives, tighter husbandry and marketing. Costs and risk management differ sharply across these claims, and tightening regulation is likely to compress ambiguous premiums, favouring integrated producers who can internalise the investments required.
When Trust Is the Product: Why Sam’s Club Members in China Are Hesitating to Renew
Sam’s Club in China faces a credibility test as a series of product and delivery mishaps have turned routine membership renewals into a calculated choice for many customers. The incidents expose vulnerabilities in last-mile delivery, high-touch food processing and product curation, forcing members to weigh emotional cost against savings.
Cold Chains and 'Vegetable Factories' Keep Xinjiang Border Garrison Supplied Year‑Round
A remote Xinjiang border outpost that once relied on crude winter stores is now keeping troops supplied year‑round through local cold‑chain deliveries and a small indoor "vegetable factory." The combination of improved logistics and controlled‑environment cultivation has boosted morale, shortened supply lines and exemplifies broader military logistics modernization in China's frontier regions.
Beijing Proposes National Rules for Pre‑Prepared Meals, Seeks Public Input on Labelling and Definitions
China has published draft national standards for pre‑prepared dishes and a proposal requiring restaurants to disclose processing methods, and is soliciting public comment. The rules aim to improve consumer protection and industry standardisation but may raise compliance costs for smaller businesses while accelerating consolidation and investment in cold‑chain infrastructure.
China Reports Record Grain Harvest and Rising Rural Incomes as Policy Shifts to ‘Normalised’ Aid and Land Security
China reported record grain harvests in 2025 and a 6% real rise in rural per‑capita disposable income as authorities shift from five years of special poverty relief to a ‘normalised’, development‑oriented support model. Policy priorities for 2026 include boosting grain capacity, modernising infrastructure and extending land contracts for longer tenure security.
Xibei’s Chairman Rebuts ‘Two‑Year Broccoli’ Claim, Says Premium Frozen Product Costs 80–120% More
Xibei chairman Jia Guolong has defended the restaurant chain’s use of frozen organic broccoli, saying it is a premium, export‑grade product that costs 80–120% more than ordinary broccoli and is rapidly rotated in stores. He rejected claims that restaurants serve “two‑year‑old” broccoli, noting typical use within weeks and emphasizing quick‑freeze, preservative‑free production and full cold‑chain logistics.