On December 15th, it was learned from the third council election meeting of Huaihua Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil Industry Association that in recent years, Huaihua city has continuously consolidated the development foundation of the camellia oleifera seed oil industry through measures such as improving the level of base construction, perfecting the camellia oleifera seed oil industry system, leveraging industrial agglomeration effects, and building a strong mechanism for farmers’ cooperation and benefit. The camellia oleifera seed oil industry pattern of "one core, one belt, six parks, and multiple points" has been accelerated, and the influence of Huaihua's camellia oleifera seed oil industry in Hunan province and across the country is on the rise.
At present, the city has cultivated 15 provincial-level leading enterprises of camellia oleifera seed oil, and established a camellia oleifera seed oil industry system that integrates seed breeding, base construction, initial processing of camellia oleifera seeds, deep processing of camellia oleifera seed oil, comprehensive utilization of by-products, development of skincare and health products, foreign trade of camellia oleifera seed oil, and integrated development of camellia oleifera seed oil and cultural tourism. In 2024, the city's camellia oleifera seed production reached 157400 tons, an increase of 26.7% compared to last year. Some bases have maintained a stable yield of around 2000 kilograms of fresh fruit per mu for consecutive years, with the highest yield in the city reaching 3640 kilograms per mu, the highest in years.
Next, Huaihua City will continue to innovate in the development mode, planting technology, product research and development, brand marketing, and new business models of camellia oleifera seed oil. It will actively explore the cooperation and co-construction mode of "state-owned enterprises + cooperatives + farmers + bases", the comprehensive development mode of "national storage camellia oleifera trees + camellia oleifera seed oil", and the compound operation mode of "camellia oleifera seed oil + traditional Chinese medicine". It will establish and improve the technology assistance mechanism, further extend the industrial chain, enhance product added value, strengthen market competitiveness, and promote the gradual transformation of camellia oleifera seed oil products from "gifts" to "commodities", from "commodities" to "famous products", so as to make it a daily necessity of thousands of households.
(Translated by Chen Min)