Autumn holidays in China are usually a time of boom in pork consumption, with parties and cold weather tempting families to splurge on the country’s favorite meat.
The Mid-Autumn Festival on Friday usually brings together friends and family to eat festive fare such as braised pork belly or sweet and sour ribs. This year, the lunar holiday is shortly followed by the week-long National Day holiday, which should increase demand for the more expensive meat dishes beloved by the Chinese.