Storyline: Chinese mooncake makers embrace peak export season ahead of Mid-Autumn Festival [Voice_over] With the October 6th Mid-Autumn Festival fast approaching in China, mooncake production is in full swing with rising exports adding a rich layer of growth for the seasonal pastries. In south China's Guangdong Province, one of the country's major mooncake production hubs, food companies are working around the clock to churn out the holiday favorite. At this workshop in Shenzhen City, three production lines are operating at full capacity to fulfill swelling orders. [Sound_bite] Chen Ganzhong, head, food company: "Orders have increased by more than 20 percent compared with last year." [Voice_over] Chinese mooncakes are in demand both at home and abroad, with Teochew cakes, known for their flaky, handmade crusts, finding a sweet spot in export markets. At this company in Shenzhen, the strong overseas appetite for Teochew style mooncakes has extended their production cycle from 45 days to nearly two months. [Sound_bite] Feng Jianyu, vice plant manager, food company: "Due to custom orders requiring delivery by early August, we advanced our production schedule. Our contract manufacturing segment, meanwhile, has grown by approximately 20-30 percent." [Voice_over] According to officials, Shenzhen Customs has cleared nearly 170 tons of mooncakes for export so far this year. [Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland]