Sanfeng Navel Oranges

Sanfeng Navel Oranges

　　　　The Sanfeng-brand navel oranges produced by the Fenghuangshan State Farm in Sanmen County are the first citrus product in the province to be certified as a National Grade A Green Food. The author recently learned about their current cultivation and breeding conditions through the agricultural bureau.

　　The Sanfeng navel orange is a finalized product developed over many years based on the American Newhall navel orange. In the process of creating a green food product, the Fenghuangshan State Farm has upheld the principles of top-quality products and top product reputation, requiring all staff to strictly follow national green food standards in every aspect of production and management, especially in fertilization and pest control. The farm regularly provides technical training to its employees and conducts on-site inspections at every technical stage to ensure growers adhere to the regulations. A planting manual based on green food production standards is provided to every grower. The farm also sets up a dedicated product inspection team during the sales of navel oranges to strictly control quality. Any produce that does not meet the required standards due to lax adherence to procedures is strictly prohibited from being packed in boxes bearing the green food logo.

　　Compared to imported navel oranges, the Sanfeng brand is in no way inferior in either appearance or inner quality, and contains no chemical residues. This product has won consecutive gold awards at the National Citrus Expo and the Provincial Agricultural Expo. According to tests by the China Green Food Quality Detection Center, the Sanfeng navel orange has a soluble solid content of over 13%, and contains a variety of nutrients highly beneficial to human health. All 17 test items corresponding to green food standards have been met. The fame of the Sanfeng navel orange has spread far and wide, and it sells briskly both within and outside the province at prices 5 to 8 times higher than ordinary citrus fruits every year.

The Fenghuangshan State Farm in Sanmen County is located on the northern shore of Jiantiaogang in Sanmen Bay, nestled against mountains and facing the sea, with beautiful scenery. Its main products are seafood and fruit. The farm was the first state-owned agricultural enterprise in the province to introduce the American Newhall navel orange. The “Sanfeng-brand” navel orange, refined by the farm, has surpassed similar products both domestically and internationally in both appearance and inner quality. Navel oranges are known as the “king of citrus” and represent the finest of the citrus family. The officially registered “Sanfeng-brand” navel orange by the National Trademark Office has been rated as a high-quality agricultural product in the province multiple times and won a silver award at the National Agricultural Expo.

　　The “Sanfeng-brand” navel orange features an oval shape, smooth and well-proportioned body, a bright and glossy surface, a luxurious color, thin skin with crisp flesh, seedless and easy to peel, fragrant and delicious, with a refreshing aroma, juicy and sweet taste, and rich nutrition. It is an extremely popular premium fruit and also an excellent gift for family and friends. (This product has been applied for Grade A Green Food certification.)