The Zhuhang Market, the first smart market integrating internet-based big data analytics in the Nantong Economic and Technological Development Area (NETDA), officially opened on April 28. Spanning over 6,000 square meters, the market serves 30,000 residents in surrounding neighborhoods.

The market has a clear layout and stable prices, organized into sections for different products. Designed to easily find areas for freshwater products, seafood, vegetables, pork, beef, lamb, bean products, and a self-sales area.

Its standout innovation lies in a smart management system integrating weighing, mobile payments, pesticide residue detection, food traceability, and operational data analysis. It has established a new model for tech-driven market operations.

The market aligns with broader efforts in NETDA to modernize traditional markets through digital upgrades, enhancing both consumer convenience and food safety standards.