Shanting Fire Cherries

Shanting Fire Cherries

Shanting Fire Cherries are a protected geographical indication product.

Shanting Fire Cherries are a certified geographical indication trademark.

　　"Fire cherries" are hailed as "the first spring fruit of northern China." These naturally green fruits are rich in carbohydrates, protein, calcium, iron, and a wealth of vitamins, especially iron, which ranks the highest among all fruits—making them a truly natural and delightful snack.

　　Shanting District in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, is the birthplace of the Chinese cherry, with a cultivation history of over 3,000 years. Due to their exceptional quality, "fire cherries" have become a key cultivated and produced variety in the region, enjoying nationwide renown. In 2003, Shuiquan Town in the district was designated by the state as the "Hometown of Shanting Fire Cherries in China"; in 2004, it passed the "National Pollution-Free Agricultural Product Certification"; in 2005, it obtained the "National Green Food Certification"; in 2007, it became a "National Class I Agricultural Standardization Demonstration Base"; and in 2009, China’s first Shanting Fire Cherry Picking Festival was held. In 2010, "Shanting Fire Cherries" applied for national geographical indication product protection.

　　Natural Conditions

　　　　Shanting District is located between 117°14′00″ to 117°44′20″ east longitude and 34°54′00″ to 35°19′20″ north latitude. With a mild climate, it is highly suitable for cherry cultivation. The district enjoys distinct seasons and favorable soil and water conditions, with a total fire cherry planting area of 200,000 mu. The fire cherry production base in Shuiquan Town is situated in the Tangdiyu River Basin of the town, covering 12 administrative villages including Tangdiyu, Nizhuang, Zhaoling, and Zhengzhuang. It is the largest fire cherry production base in Shanting District, with high-quality varieties such as Red Lantern, Sweetheart, and Daihong covering 100% of the planted area. The annual output exceeds 8 million kilograms of premium fire cherries, generating an annual output value of hundreds of millions of yuan. It has been named the "Shandong Province Demonstration Garden for Introducing High-Quality Foreign (Fire) Cherries" by the provincial government. All cherries produced here are registered under the "Shuiquan" brand and have been recognized as national-level green, pollution-free, and organic foods.

　　Production Area Scope

　　　　The protected geographical indication product area for Shanting Fire Cherries covers the administrative region governed by Shuiquan Town in Shanting District, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province.