The Miyi loquat is a specialty product from Miyi county in Panzhihua City in Sichuan province. The fruit is brightly colored and has an intensely sweet flavor. The fruit peel is nearly perfect and rarely splits. The Miyi county loquats have a high commercial value. Under regular weather conditions the harvest takes place between November and April in the subsequent year. This means that the early-season varieties enter the market in time for Christmas, New Year, and Chinese Spring Festival [12 February, 2021]. Miyi county sells loquat as far away as Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, and Kunming. The first loquats on the market, as well as the top-quality loquat, always fetch a great price.
Loquat production areas are widely distributed throughout China. Miyi loquat stand out in this diverse market because of the unique geographical conditions in Miyi county. The loquats are grown under tropical conditions at high altitude. There is no monsoon in spring and no typhoon in summer, which is why the fruit in Miyi county is unblemished. And the fruit is soft because there is plenty of sunshine. Furthermore, the temperature difference between night and day is big, which is why the sugar content of Miyi loquat is so high. The product quality is excellent and the flavor intense. That is why Miyi loquats are so popular with Chinese consumers.
"We have a loquat plantation in Miyi county that covers a surface area of around 667 hectares. After years of research and development, the Miyi county loquat industry has fully matured and supply chain management operates according to industry standards. Local government and farmers strictly control production volume and product quality to ensure market stability. They all invest huge amounts of effort and resources. The current loquat sales season is in full swing. The current price level is more or less the same as last year." This is according to Fu Zuhong of Miyi County People's Agricultural Development Co., Ltd.
According to Mr. Fu Zuhong, "We sell our loquat through online and offline retail channels under our own brand 'People's Fruit'. Our loquats are available in wholesale markets and supermarkets throughout the country. The overall supply volume of loquat is huge, but the highly regional character of loquat brands as well as the stability of product quality help Miyi loquat stand out in the market. The demand for Miyi loquat always exceeds supply."
For more information:
Mr. Fu Zuhong
Miyi County People's Agricultural Development Co., Ltd.
Tel.: +86 139 8035 7871
WeChat: fzh13980357871