NEW HOPE(000876) 期货日报·2025-04-10 03:50Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the news is the collaboration between Guoyuan Futures Co., Ltd. and Xixian County to enhance the apple industry through various support agreements aimed at improving quality and efficiency [1][2]. - Xixian County is a major apple production area in Shanxi Province, with an apple planting area of 150,000 acres, producing varieties like Hongfuji and Hongjiangjun, which are well-regarded in the market [2]. - Guoyuan Futures has identified the need to increase the added value of the apple industry due to market fluctuations, storage conditions, and brand influence [2]. Group 2 - Guoyuan Futures and Yangtousheng Village have developed a "three-step" support strategy, which includes donating funds for standardized orchard construction, developing contract farming to mitigate price risks, and extending the industrial chain through a "brand + e-commerce" system [2]. - The collaboration includes a party-building initiative where Guoyuan Futures' party branch works with local party branches to promote development, increase income, and enhance revitalization efforts [3]. - The focus is on extending the industrial chain by implementing deep processing projects, building modern cold storage facilities, and creating e-commerce service centers to enhance the market influence of "Xizhou Red" apples [3].