The peak season of crayfish consumption is not prosperous

With the advent of summer, the crayfish with the title of "King of Supper" has captured the taste buds of many diners, making people addicted to it

Crayfish prices plummet in many places

As the temperature gradually rises, crayfish is also ushering in the peak sales season

In the supermarkets and fresh food stores along Jintong Road, Yubei District, Chongqing, the merchants moved out pots of crayfish of different sizes early

At the Shuixiang Farmers Market on Tanhua'an Road, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, many aquatic product stalls have placed crayfish in position

In a farmer's market on Taipei 2nd Road, Jiang'an District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, crayfish vendors moved out crayfish of different sizes early

Statistics from Huinong.

The supply of crayfish has increased, and the demand has not yet risen

May is the peak period for the market of crayfish and the peak consumption season.

Qianjiang, Hubei is the largest distribution center for crayfish in the country

On the other hand, due to the impact of the epidemic, transportation, sales and other channels in some areas have been blocked, and the supply of crayfish in season has exceeded the demand

Is there still room for further drop in the price of crayfish? Ms.

"Since this year, the price of crayfish has fluctuated wildly, and the price of crayfish has risen in the early stage, mainly due to climate and feed factors

Cao Erbao, deputy dean of the School of Economics and Trade of Hunan University, believes that there are two main reasons for the current halving of crayfish prices.

　　"In May, crayfish has entered the peak growth season and fishing period.

　　In addition, crayfish also has a sales cycle, and the price changes with the cycle

Pre-cooked crayfish has become a new growth point

　　Under the epidemic, pre-cooked crayfish has become a new growth point in the industry

　　In Bancheng Industrial Park, Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, every morning, fresh crayfish are transported to the factory of the colorful Sihong crayfish industrialization complex.

　　Xuyi lobster is one of the characteristic agricultural industries in Huaian, Jiangsu
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With the fierce competition in the crayfish industry in recent years, the local area has also begun to seek new breakthroughs
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"This year, we will also cooperate with e-commerce platforms to open Xuyi Lobster City Kitchens in large and medium-sized cities, and establish a 30-minute intra-city distribution circle, so that products can reach consumers directly
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" Rui Shiguang introduced that he will formulate and improve relevant standards for the Xuyi lobster industry, improve breeding technology, Processing technology to ensure quality from the source
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　　(Comprehensive arrangement by Yuan Guofeng)

　　"China Food News" (May 20, 2022 Edition 05)

　　(Editor in charge: Yuan Guofeng)