Today's data selection: Experts say iodized salt cannot prevent radiation; Double the number of sashimi orders in Japanese restaurants | Global | Data
Experts say iodized salt cannot prevent radiation
Japan announced the launch of the Fukushima nuclear contaminated water discharge into the sea on the afternoon of August 24th, sparking global attention and discussion, leading to a "salt rush" in many places. For this reason, experts from @ Science Defying and @ China News Network @ Sina New Knowledge Connection stated that the proportion of raw materials used in China's production of table salt, including sea salt, well salt, and lake salt, is 22%, 61%, and 17%, indicating that sea salt is not the main raw material. Moreover, China's salt production is safe and its salt reserves are sufficient, so there is no need to hoard salt. Some people also hoard salt because they have heard that eating iodized salt can prevent radiation. In fact, the iodine and potassium iodide in iodized salt are not high, and neither of them has radiation protection effects.
Suspending imports of Japanese aquatic products: Japanese restaurant sashimi orders double
On August 24th, according to the General Administration of Customs, in order to comprehensively prevent the radioactive pollution risk caused by the discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the sea in Japan, protect the health of Chinese consumers, and ensure the safety of imported food, in accordance with the provisions of the Food Safety Law of the People's Republic of China and its implementation regulations, the Measures for the Administration of Import and Export Food Safety of the People's Republic of China, as well as the provisions of the Agreement on the Implementation of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures of the World Trade Organization, the General Administration of Customs has decided to suspend the import of aquatic products originating from Japan from August 24th, 2023.
According to interviews with reporters from First Financial News, major retail channels have temporarily suspended purchases of Japanese tuna, and the proportion of Japanese seafood is not high. However, aquaculture products will gain more business opportunities in the future. In terms of catering, the number of orders for some aquatic products has doubled, but for restaurants, even if they do not import aquatic products from Japan, they can basically find new suppliers.
70% to 80% of the water pumping on the Visual China One Picture Platform
According to a report from Time Finance, several visual China photographers have stated that after the 2019 controversy, visual China has made improvements, mainly targeting works with national flags and emblems; As for the sharing, many photographers can only receive 20% -25% of the selling price, and the remaining tax will belong to Visual China.
Visual China once disclosed in its financial report that in 2018, the company's copyright usage fee was 246 million yuan, accounting for 25% of its operating revenue, which is consistent with the photographer's claimed sharing ratio. In 2018 and the first half of 2023, the gross profit margins of the company's visual content and services were as high as 68.58% and 51.38%, respectively.
Over 60% of Generation Z tend to prefer low calorie and low sugar foods
According to the "Z Generation Consumption Observation · Food" report, "reducing sugar and fat" is sweeping the dietary culture of the Z generation. The research results show that in food consumption, 60.22% of Generation Z are more inclined to choose healthy foods with low sugar, low fat, low calorie, and no additives, second only to "taste", demonstrating their sense of responsibility for their own health. In addition, research data shows that dining out and dine in, as well as food delivery, have become the main way for Generation Z to solve their three meals a day, meeting their dietary needs under the pressure of fast-paced life, work, and study.
General Motors will lay off nearly a thousand more employees
According to a report by China News Service on the 24th, General Motors will lay off nearly a thousand more employees and cease its IT business in Arizona. According to the report, General Motors announced that it will lay off 940 information technology positions in Arizona and halt the state's IT business to streamline operations and reduce costs. Previously in April, General Motors announced plans to cut costs by $2 billion this year, and approximately 5000 employees have left the automaker. General Motors stated that approximately 80 to 90 employees working in the Software Defined Vehicles team will stay in Arizona to integrate IT operations at factories in Michigan, Georgia, and Texas.
