China's Competitive Edge in Fruits & Vegetables
I. Rich and Diverse Varieties to Meet Multiple Needs
Benefiting from China's complex climatic and geographical conditions (ranging from tropical to cold temperate zones, and from plains to plateaus), the variety of fruits and vegetables is extremely extensive. In terms of vegetables, there are not only common varieties such as Chinese cabbage and radish, but also characteristic ones like asparagus, okra, and mushrooms. For fruits, it covers bulk fruits such as apples, citrus, and bananas, as well as special berries like cherries, blueberries, and waxberries. Even tropical fruits (such as pitaya and mango) can be produced in temperate regions through protected cultivation.
In recent years, new varieties with good storability and transportability, excellent taste, and rich nutrition have been emerging continuously, such as "Sunshine Rose" grapes and "Wogan" citrus. These varieties not only meet the needs of domestic consumption upgrading but also cater to the preference of international consumers for characteristic varieties.
II. Large Output Scale and Stable and Sufficient Supply
China is the world's largest producer of fruits and vegetables, with an annual vegetable output exceeding 800 million tons and an annual fruit output exceeding 300 million tons, both ranking first in the world. The output can not only meet the daily needs of China's 1.4 billion population but also form a stable export scale, making its supply capacity irreplaceable globally.
III. Improved Quality and Safety, and Expanded Proportion of Green Products
In recent years, China has vigorously promoted standardized planting and green production of fruits and vegetables. By popularizing technologies such as green prevention and control of diseases and pests, soil testing and formulated fertilization, and replacement of chemical fertilizers with organic fertilizers, the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers has been reduced. In 2023, the coverage rate of green prevention and control for vegetables exceeded 50%, and the number of green, organic, and geographical indication fruit and vegetable products exceeded 63,000, with a significant improvement in quality and safety levels.
The improved quality inspection system (such as the origin exit and market access system) and traceability system have continuously enhanced consumers' trust in "Made in China" fruits and vegetables and built a solid quality defense line for exports.
IV. Improved Industrial Chain and High Supply Chain Efficiency
From intensive seedling raising and large-scale bases in the planting end, to grading, packaging, and cold chain preservation in the processing end, and then to wholesale markets and e-commerce platforms in the circulation end, all links of China's fruit and vegetable industrial chain are closely connected. For example, fresh fruits and vegetables can be delivered to markets across the country and even in Southeast Asia within 24-48 hours through the "air + cold chain" mode, with the loss rate controlled within 10%.
Fruits and vegetables produced in China have shown comprehensive advantages in terms of variety, output, cost, quality, and industrial chain. GROWLINK is striving to enable consumers around the world to enjoy delicious fruits and vegetables in a timely manner and have a better life through its own management and services.