Walnut Industry Development Conference Convenes in Lincang, Yunnan

China News Service reported that the 2026 Walnut Industry Development Conference and Consumption Assistance Matchmaking Meeting took place on October 22 in Fengqing County, situated within Lincang City, Yunnan Province, where over 250 guests and specialists convened to jointly discuss high-quality developmental pathways for the walnut sector. Organized under a theme focused on developing the walnut industry to assist farmers, revitalize enterprises, and benefit citizens, the gathering arranged 5 key activities covering exhibition sales, investigative tours, an industry conference, livestream training sessions, and production-marketing matchmaking. The on-site exhibition grounds established 100 booths to display walnut commodities, mechanical equipment, and distinctive local forestry and agricultural products, while inviting dedicated livestream teams to conduct public-welfare e-commerce sales. Participating guests voiced hope that Lincang City will dedicate efforts to intensive walnut processing, collaborative brand establishment, and comprehensive market expansion, accelerating steps to extend, mend, and solidify industrial chains. They noted this work should encourage more superior walnut items to leave mountain areas and reach markets across China, enabling the walnut sector to serve as an enriching trade that benefits farmers, companies, and the public.