Beiliang Honey Peach

Beiliang Honey Peach

Beiliang Honey Peach is a product with a geographical indication for agricultural produce.

　　The "Shanghai Honey Peach," introduced and planted in 1976, gradually developed into an outstanding local variety through years of cultivation and careful selection. It ripens in early to mid-August, with an average single fruit weight of 250–300 grams and a maximum of up to 800 grams. With a sugar content as high as 17.1%, it is hailed as the “king of honey peaches” for its large size, delicious taste, bright color, juicy flesh, tender texture, and rich nutrition. It is deeply loved by consumers and is widely cultivated in Jiaozhou, where it has become a well-known local brand.

　　Peach cultivation in Jiaobei Subdistrict Office has a history of over 40 years. Through years of planting and careful selection, a locally distinctive fine variety gradually emerged, and the “Beiliang Honey Peach” trademark was registered in 1997. The pollution-free honey peach production base of Jiaobei Subdistrict Office is located in Beiliangjiatun Village within the subdistrict. The peaches produced here are large, brightly colored, firm-fleshed, juicy, and sweet, making them highly popular among consumers. The fruit is exported to places such as Hebei, Jiangsu, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, earning Jiaobei Subdistrict Office a widespread reputation as the “hometown of honey peaches.” In recent years, to further promote the Beiliang Honey Peach brand, the town’s Party committee and government have leveraged the resource advantages of the peaches, using the flowers as a draw to host the Peach Blossom Cultural Tourism Festival annually during the blooming season for many consecutive years.

　　Beiliang Honey Peach

　　Geographic Scope

　　The production area of Beiliang Honey Peach is located in the northwest of Jiaozhou City. It stretches from Louzidi Village in the west bordering Gaomi City, to Nantuan Village in the east adjacent to Madian Town, from Beitai Village in the south to Beiliang Village in the north. It includes 46 administrative villages such as Bailan, Beiliang, Dianzi, Beixin Tun, Bei Yujia, Bei Zhaojiazhuang, and Chenjiapozi. The annual planting area of honey peaches is around 10,000 mu, with an annual yield of 40,000 tons. The geographical coordinates are between 119°89′00″ to 119°99′00″ east longitude and 36°31′00″ to 36°43′00″ north latitude.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Features: The production area of Beiliang Honey Peach enjoys ample sunlight, significant day-night temperature differences, and moderately acidic soil. The unique microclimate and superior geographical conditions result in honey peaches that are renowned for their large size, bright color, well-shaped fruits, firm flesh, juiciness, and sweetness. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Beiliang Honey Peach must meet the following standards: Vitamin C ≥ 14.0 mg/100g, total sugar content ≥ 6.00%, total acid content 0.1%–0.3%, soluble solids content ≥ 9.0%, calcium content ≥ 3.0 mg/100g, and iron content ≥ 1.5 mg/100g. 3. Safety Requirements: Honey peaches entering the market must meet the hygiene standards of the Ministry of Agriculture’s “Pollution-Free Food – Deciduous Stone Fruits” (NY5112-2005). Soil, air, irrigation water, surface water, and pesticide use must comply with the following standards: GB15618—1995 Soil Environmental Quality Standard, GB3095—1996 Ambient Air Quality Standard, GB5084—2005 Farmland Irrigation Water Quality Standard, GB3838—2002 Surface Water Environmental Quality Standard, GB4285—1989 Safe Use Standards for Pesticides, and GB/T 8321.1–GB/T8321.8 Guidelines for the Rational Use of Pesticides.