A fruitful harvest season guarantees the supply of mandarin oranges for Chinese New Year. Lower prices also mean everyone can have a share of the bumper crop and delight in having the Lunar New Year must-have.
According to Sunshine Wholesale Mart Sdn Bhd director Yee Kam Ming, favourable weather in China has led to a 20% increase in yield and a drop in prices. He said orchards in Yongchun in Fujian province have had particularly bountiful harvests: “Over the past six months, there had been adequate rainfall followed by sunny weather. The fruits are even larger this year, reaching a peak size of 70mm to 75mm in diameter for the medium sizes and 75mm to 80mm for the large ones. This time, the combination of sunshine and dry weather just as the fruits were ripening resulted in mandarins with enhanced sweetness and a vibrant colour. It is one of the best harvests in terms of flavour.”
Yee added that this year, the small mandarins are priced at RM17.58 a box, medium ones at RM19.38, large at RM22.38, and extra-large mandarins at RM24.88 per box.
[ RM1 = €0.13 ]
Source: asianews.network
