"The overall market price of 'Chinese chestnut' sweet potatoes is almost ideal this year. The sweet potatoes currently cost 10 yuan [1.49 USD] per 0.5 kg in the supermarket. That is an increase of around 15% in comparison with the price around this time last production season. The main reasons for this development are as follows: first, consumer demand grows as temperatures rise. Second, the living conditions of many consumers have greatly improved in recent years. Furthermore, consumer have a growing understanding of the nutritional value of 'Chinese chestnut' sweet potatoes." This is according to Pan Mingfu of Guangxi Fuhe Sweet Potato Industry Co., Ltd.
'Chinese chestnut' sweet potatoes
'Chinese chestnut' sweet potatoes
"The 'Chinese chestnut' sweet potato has a starchy flavor, like Chinese chestnuts, which is why this sweet potato is called the 'Chinese chestnut' sweet potato. The main differences between regular sweet potatoes and 'Chinese chestnut' sweet potatoes are as follows: they are longer and slimmer, and the peel is thin and glossy. This is why the 'Chinese chestnut' sweet potato is among the most expensive sweet potato varieties in the market, but also why the 'Chinese chestnut' sweet potato is among the most popular with consumers."
'Chinese chestnut' sweet potatoes
'Chinese chestnut' sweet potatoes
"We have sweet potato plantations in Guangxi. We own 50% of them, and the other 50% we manage in cooperation with local farmers. The overall surface area devoted to sweet potato plantation can reach around 200 hectares. In addition to 'Chinese chestnut' sweet potatoes, we also cultivate purple sweet potato, 'watermelon' sweet potatoes, 'little red' sweet potatoes, and Yan sweet potato 25. We can provide year-round supply of sweet potatoes. We currently sell our sweet potatoes through traditional retail channels as well as e-commerce platforms. Our 'Chinese chestnut' sweet potatoes are available in supermarkets in first-tier cities throughout China, as well as through e-commerce platforms."
Contact person: Pan Mingfu
Company name: Guangxi Fuhe Sweet Potato Industry Co., Ltd.
Telephone number: +86 180 7747 7990
E-mail address: panmingfu663@163.com