# Zhejiang Bayberry

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.