Apple is the most common fruit. The apple tree belongs to the Rosaceae family and is a deciduous tree with oval and serrated leaves. Its fruit is spherical, sweet and crispy in taste, and rich in nutrients. It is the top of the four major fruits in the world. Apples are usually red, but they also come in yellow and green. Apple is a low-calorie food, producing only 60 kcal per 100 grams. The nutrients in apples are highly soluble and easily absorbed by the human body, so they are called "living water". They are beneficial to dissolving sulfur and making the skin smooth and tender.
According to statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the world's apple production in 2013 was 80.82 million tons, surpassing the 77.18 million tons of grapes, ranking second in the world (the first was bananas with 106.7 million tons). There is no doubt that the apple is the king of temperate fruits.
Main production areas: Tianshui, Yantai, Tongchuan, Luochuan, Chunhua
The annual output of apples in the world is approximately 32 million tons. In Europe, a large proportion of apples are used to make cider and brandy. Apples used to make cider account for 1/4 of the world's production. The United States, China, France, Italy and Turkey are the largest producers, and France, Italy, Hungary, Argentina, Chile, South Africa and the United States are the largest exporters. There are more than 80 countries that produce apples in the world, and there are 12 major producing countries with an annual output of more than or close to 1 million tons. In order of output, they are China (46%), the United States (9%), Turkey (6%), and Italy. (5%), France (5%), Poland (5%), Germany (3%), Russia (3%), etc. Excluding China, Marshal Series and Golden Delicious are the two main cultivated varieties in the world. If China is included, Fuji becomes the world's largest cultivated variety. Red Fuji accounts for more than 50% of newly developed orchards in the United States, Italy, France, Chile, and South Africa, and the Fuji cultivation area in China accounts for 49.6% of the total apple area.
Main varieties grown in various countries:
China: Huaniu, Hongxing, Rongguang, Marshal Series, Red General, etc.;
South Korea: Ganhong, Honglu, Dawn, Autumn Light, Huahong;
United States: Jonagold, Entai, New Red Star, Gala, Braeburn;
Australia: Pink Lady, Australian Green Apple, Mu Ruijie, etc.;
New Zealand: Gala, Pacific Rose, Braeburn, Gorgeous;
Japan: Fuji series, Kunimitsu, Tsugaru series, Wang Lin, Jonagold, Mutsu, Shanxia, ??etc.
China is the world's largest apple producer and consumer. Its apple planting area and output account for more than 40% of the world's total, and it occupies an important position in the world's apple industry. There are four major apple producing areas in China: the Loess Plateau, the Bohai Bay, the Old Course of the Yellow River, and the cold and cool highlands in the southwest. According to climate and ecological suitability standards, the northwest Loess Plateau producing area and the Bohai Bay producing area are the most suitable apple producing areas in China. The two regions The apple cultivation area accounts for 44% and 34% of the country's total, the output accounts for 49% and 31% of the country's total, and the export volume accounts for more than 90% of the country's total. The Yellow River Old Course production area is a sub-suitable area for apple production. The cold and cool highland apple production scale in southwest China is small and the industrial foundation is poor, which cannot meet the requirements of advantageous areas for apple production. [4]
Tianshui: Tianshui Huaniu apple is China’s first apple variety to obtain an official trademark in the international market. As early as more than 40 years ago, "Tianshui Huaniu Apple" was as famous as the American "Snake Fruit". In 2008, Tianshui City was listed by the Ministry of Agriculture as the second batch of advantageous apple producing areas in China. The city's total apple area reaches 1.157 million acres, and the "Huaniu" area alone reaches 758,000 acres, with a total output value of 510 million yuan, making it the largest Marshal apple production base in the country.
Jingning: the hometown of apples in China. In 2007, the 100,000-acre fruit export base in the Lidian River Basin in Jingning County fully passed the export certification of the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine, the national green food development center’s green food “Jingning Apple” standardized production base certification, and the green food Jingning apple product certification. and 4 certifications for “Jingning Apple” geographical indication product protection by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People’s Republic of China.
Baishui: The county is recognized by experts at home and abroad as one of the best eugenic areas for apples. It is known as the "Hometown of Apples in China" and its "Baishui" apples have also been identified as well-known brands in Shaanxi Province.
The climate, soil and geographical location of Baishui and Weibei Plateau are completely consistent with the ecological environment for producing high-quality apples. They are the best apple eugenics areas in the world and have been listed as Shaanxi and national apple production bases.
In 1996, the "Baishui" brand apple trademark was officially registered and announced for use by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. It was the first apple trademark registered with a place name in my country. In the same year, Baishui Apple won the right to use the national "Green Food" logo and was awarded the title of "Chinese Famous Fruit" by relevant state departments. In 2007, the "Baishui Apple" trademark was determined to be a famous Chinese trademark. [7]
Yan'an: The soil is deep, with an altitude of 800 to 1,100 meters, sufficient sunlight, and a large temperature difference between day and night, which is conducive to the accumulation of sugar in the fruits. It is the best growing zone for apples. The apples produced are large, bright-colored, crispy, sweet, resistant to storage and transportation, and pollution-free. There are nearly 70 varieties, most of which are Fuji, New Red Star, Marshal and other fine varieties. The city's planting area is 1.4 million acres, with an annual output of about 1 billion kilograms. The apples in Luochuan County are especially good. It is listed as an apple export base county by the Ministry of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Commerce, and National Supply and Marketing Cooperatives, and is known as the "Hometown of Apples in China." In 1974, the apples produced in the county ranked first among the 237 participating samples in the country. The four physical and chemical indicators and the total score exceeded the US ace fruit snake fruit, ranking first in the country. It was once designated as a special fruit for the 11th Asian Games. When Macau returned to China in 1999, it was designated as a special apple for celebration guests, and it is famous at home and abroad. Yan'an apples, their juice, dried fruits and other products have become famous products sold all over the country and must-have gifts for tourists visiting Yan'an.
Lingbao: Lingbao is located in the western region of Henan Province. It belongs to the hilly area of ??the Loess Plateau and is one of the most suitable areas for apple growth. Because of its high altitude and large temperature difference between day and night, it is particularly suitable for the growth of apples. The acidity and sweetness of the fruit are higher than those in other parts of the country. It is sweet and delicious and is the king of apples. Some varieties weigh 1 to 2 kilograms and are brightly colored. The taste is pure and it is exported to dozens of countries and regions such as Russia and Japan. As one of the three treasures of Lingbao (three treasures of Lingbao: apples, jujubes and gold), with the strong support of government departments, apples have gradually formed a good industrial chain of production, storage, processing and sales. Deeply processed products have already included apples. There are dozens of varieties including vinegar, apple cider, apple juice, apple preserves, canned apples, etc., occupying more than 70% of the market share in the country!
Wanrong apples have thin skin, thick flesh, crisp texture, juicy texture, and sour taste. Sweet and refreshing, it enjoys the reputation of "a bite of Wanrong fruit, the fragrance will last for three days". The unique taste comes from the unique geographical environment of Wanrong County. Wanrong apples have been sold well in many countries around the world and have been exported to Australia for four consecutive years, accounting for 40% of the country’s apples exported to Australia. In 2015, Wanrong became the first Chinese apple brand to export to the United States.
Yantai: Yantai apples are one of the most famous apple producing areas in China. The main production areas are Qixia, Zhaoyuan, Haiyang, Mouping, Fushan and other cities (districts) within the jurisdiction of Yantai. Among them, Qixia apples are famous for their large size, bright color, good smoothness, moderate sweetness and sourness, and crisp and delicious taste. It has been listed as a national high-quality fruit production base by the Ministry of Agriculture, listed as a demonstration city for the integration of fruit production, processing and marketing by the Ministry of Domestic Trade, and the only apple standardization demonstration city in the country by the All-China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives and the State Bureau of Technical Supervision. , was awarded "China's Apple Hometown" by the China Specialty Products Hometown Naming Organizing Committee. Yantai apples are famous at home and abroad for their sweet flavor, crispness and juiciness, and have always been favored by domestic and foreign markets. As the birthplace of Yantai Apple, Yantai City has entered a new stage of rapid development. By 2000, the city's orchard area and apple production had increased 6 to 7 times compared with 1978. It is exported to more than a dozen countries and regions such as Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Russia, and is deeply loved by consumers all over the world.
At fruit evaluation meetings held nationwide and in Shandong Province, Qixia apples won the "Green Food Certificate" issued by the Ministry of Agriculture. Qixia apples were named "Chinese Famous Fruit" by the Ministry of Agriculture and the China Circulation Association. .
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At the 2007 China Apple Annual Conference, Jingning County was awarded the title of "Top 20 Apple Counties in China" by the China Fruit Circulation Association. The Red Fuji series and Qin Guan Apple has won gold and silver awards in provincial and local competitions and exhibitions many times. The Yanfu No. 3, Qiufu No. 1, Chengji Fuji, Qinguan and Zaosu pears produced have been tested by the Ministry of Agriculture’s Fruit Seedling Quality Supervision, Inspection and Testing Center (Zhengzhou), and all indicators have reached and exceeded the national GB-98 standard. Changfu No. 2 and Qiufu No. 1 both won gold medals at the first forest and fruit products exhibition and trade fair in Pingliang area in 1998.
Yanfu No. 2 won the "Famous, Special and Excellent New Award" at the 2004 Shanghai Forestry Expo, Chengji Fuji won the "Gold Award for Excellent Exhibits", and won the title of "Chinese Famous Fruit" at the "2005 China (Shenzhen) Fruit and Vegetable Exhibition". At the 2nd China (Shanghai) International Fruit and Vegetable Industry Expo, "Chengji" Red Fuji was awarded the Quality Fruit Award and the Shanghai Citizen's Most Popular Fruit Award. In the 2007 National Quality Apple Selection, Jingning Red Fuji Apple won the "China Quality Apple Gold Award".
Yiyuan: Yiyuan apple is one of Shandong's famous products. It is produced in Yiyuan, Zibo, Shandong Province. It is the county with the highest average altitude in Shandong Province. It is known as the "Roof of Shandong" and is one of the top 100 counties in the country for fruit production and soil and water conservation. An advanced county, recognized by the National Science and Technology Commission as a “pollution-free apple production base”. Yiyuan apples are world-famous for their bright color, crisp and sweet taste, and are the most important apple producing area in China. Yiyuan Fruit has won 38 provincial and ministerial excellent titles. It has won the best-selling fruit products at the Green Expo and Agricultural Products Fair for four consecutive times. The Red Fuji Apple has won the national "A-level Green Food" and was recommended at the Beijing Olympics Fruit Selection Exhibition. At the "China International Forestry Expo", the Red Fuji apples selected by the Yiyuan County organization were awarded the "First Prize of the Olympic Games Recommended Fruit" and the "China International Forestry Expo" Gold Medal" and was awarded the title of "Chinese Famous Fruit" by the China Fruit Circulation Association. This is the only agricultural product in Shandong Province to win this honor. At the 2007 China Apple Annual Conference, the China Fruit Circulation Association awarded Yiyuan the honorary title of “Top 20 Apple Counties (Cities) in China”. "Won the first prize of the Beijing Olympic Games Organizing Committee's "Olympic Recommended Fruit" and became a veritable "Olympic fruit." In 2009, the "Yiyuan Apple" geographical indication certification trademark was approved for registration. At the 60th Anniversary Achievements Exhibition of the Founding of the People's Republic of China, "Yiyuan Apple" was selected as one of the two agricultural products in Shandong Province, and Yiyuan Apple entered the Great Hall of the People. At the 7th China International Agricultural Products Fair and the 8th China Changchun International Agricultural and Food Expo, "Yiyuan Apple" won the gold medal in the fruit category and was designated as the "National Games Fruit". At the 9th China Green Food Expo, Yiyuan Apple won the best-selling product award in the fruit category at the expo. "Yiyuan Apple" entered the "Top 100 Regional Public Brands of China's Agricultural Products in 2010" with a brand value of 2.758 billion yuan, ranking 31st. "Yiyuan Apple" has won more than 40 provincial and ministerial honorary titles. It has won the "Gold Medal" and "Best-Selling Product Award" at the National Green Expo and Agricultural Products Fair for five consecutive times. It has been designated as the "Beijing Olympics Special Fruit" and "Yiyuan Apple". "Special fruit for the 11th National Games" and "Special fruit for the Shanghai World Expo". It is these resounding honors that create the "brand gold" of "Yiyuan Apple".
Mengyin: Mengyin Apple The apples have a long storage period, are pollution-free, pollution-free, bright in color, bright and rosy, red and pink, with striped red and flake red, high water content, high sugar content, good taste, crispy, sweet and fragrant, fine texture and juicy texture, high quality. Mengyin, Shandong Province, has a temperate monsoon continental climate. It is the county with the highest average altitude in Shandong Province. It is known as the "Roof of Shandong" with an altitude of 1,430 meters. It has beautiful mountains and rivers, good soil quality, high terrain, strong sunlight, day and night. The temperature difference is large and there is no inflow of water into the territory, so it has unique conditions for the development of green and pollution-free fruits and vegetables.