Xuyi lobster is a specialty of Xuyi County, Huaian City, Jiangsu Province, and a national geographical indication product of China. Xuyi lobster is a freshwater lobster, also known as crayfish. It usually grows and breeds in rivers and lakes such as Douhu Lake, Hongze Lake, Tianquan Lake, Maoer Lake, Swan Lake, and Baxian Lake in Xuyi.

It is an important aquatic resource in China and has been included in the strategic development plan of China’s agriculture after its accession to the WTO. This population develops very quickly, especially during the peak growth season from May to September every year, and has become a dominant population. Extended information

Through the promotion of the 12th Lobster Festival, Xuyi Lobster has won the titles of Chinese Famous Dishes, Chinese Famous Brand Agricultural Products, Jiangsu Province Famous Brand Products, Jiangsu Province Quality Credit Products, Jiangsu Province Famous Trademarks, and China Lobster Festival It has won honorary titles such as China's Top Ten Festivals, China's Top Ten Food Festivals, and China's Top 50 Festivals.

In 2008, Xuyi County was awarded the honorary title of "Chinese Lobster Hometown" by the Ministry of Agriculture and the China Cuisine Association. The Xuyi lobster geographical indication product protection scope is the natural waters within the current administrative area of ??Xuyi County, Jiangsu Province.

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