Food exporters eye China's health-conscious consumers

Almonds, dairy products and other premium foods are growing in appeal among China's increasingly health-conscious consumers, offering new opportunities for some California agricultural exporters despite ongoing trade challenges.

For California's almond industry, China remains a strategically important destination.

"We have been investing in market promotion and collaborating with Chinese industry partners for more than 30 years," Lindsay Tello, senior advisor for trade policy at the Almond Board of California, told China Daily. "It continues to be an important export destination for California almonds."