# Agricultural Supply Chain
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A Bitter Harvest: China’s Bayberry Market Reels from Residual Food Safety Fallout
Zhejiang's bayberry industry is facing a significant downturn in prices and sales volume following a food safety scandal involving illegal preservatives in neighboring Fujian. Despite new mandatory testing and 'identity cards' for produce, consumer trust remains low, highlighting the fragile nature of agricultural markets in the face of chemical contamination fears.
Systemic Rot: Shuanghui’s Antibiotic Scandal Exposes Persistent Fractures in China’s Meat Supply Chain
Shuanghui, China's largest meat processor, is facing backlash after pork from a subsidiary was found to contain 37.5 times the legal limit of the antibiotic Lincomycin. The company's attempt to blame upstream farmers and regulatory loopholes has highlighted ongoing gaps in China's food safety oversight and corporate accountability.