"China: "We are currently looking for new export markets"

"The fresh apple harvest season began in July and will continue for one more month. Overall, the export market is stable. As for production volume, the overall apple production volume in China decreased as a result of nationwide cold weather earlier this year." This is according to Nancy of Sanmenxia Hong Fong Fruits and Vegetables Co., Ltd.

"We are a modernized agricultural company. We grow and export many apple varieties. The market supply season lasts from July until April in the subsequent year. Our most popular apple variety is the Huaniu [spotted bull] apple. This is mainly because consumers appreciate the brightly-colored apple skin, the shape of the fruit, and the sweet flavor."

"We currently export our apples mainly to Russia, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. In the near future, however, we hope to export our apples also to The Philippines, Indonesia, and India. At the moment, we are actively trying to open up new export markets, including in Europe."

"We encountered fierce competition in the Russian market. Our strongest competitors are other, top-grade Chinese apple exporters. As an agricultural company, we are only able to catch the consumer's eye through careful control over and improvement of product quality."

Sanmenxia Hong Fong Fruits and Vegetables will participate in Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong. You can find them in hall 5C at stand L55.