Xincun Guanxi Honey Pomelo

Xincun Guanxi Honey Pomelo

　　Xincun Village in Houxi Town, Jimei District, Xiamen, is located at the intersection of Sunban Road and National Highway 324 in Jimei District. The village consists of 10 villager groups, with a total of 581 households and a population of over 2,380. It is known for producing Guanxi honey pomelos.

　　The Guanxi honey pomelo is a subtropical evergreen small tree fruit. It has a round-topped canopy, strong vigor, drooping and spreading branches, dense foliage, and large leaves that are long-oval in shape. The leaves do not emit any irritating odor when rubbed. The fruit is large, weighing between 1,500–2,000 grams, and is long-oval or pear-shaped. Its rind is light yellow and thin. The flesh is soft, juicy, seedless or low-seeded, and has a well-balanced sweet and sour taste with little to no residue.

　　In December 1989, the Guanxi honey pomelo was recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture as a national high-quality agricultural product. In 1996, it obtained the right to use the China Green Food label. In 1999, it was awarded the “Famous Brand Product” certificate at the China International Agricultural Expo. In 2007, it became one of the first ten products in the EU to receive Geographical Indication (GI) protection. Its certification trademark has been successfully registered in 17 countries and regions, and it has also earned the highest honors of “China Well-Known Trademark” and “China Famous Brand Agricultural Product.” In 2011, Xincun Village in Houxi Town, Jimei District, Xiamen (Guanxi honey pomelo) was designated by the Ministry of Agriculture as a national “One Village, One Product” demonstration village.