Xingtang Jujubes

Xingtang Jujubes

Xingtang Jujubes are a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Xingtang jujubes have a long and storied history, with records dating back over 2,500 years to the Warring States period, mentioned in “Strategies of the Warring States – Wei Strategies.” Currently, the planting area exceeds 300,000 mu, primarily distributed across 13 mountainous and hilly towns in Xingtang. This includes 100,000 mu of Xingtang Dunzi jujubes, 90,000 mu of Xingtang Chang jujubes, 100,000 mu of Xingtang jujubes, 10,000 mu of Xingtang Yunu Hongjinshi jujubes. Over the years, a high-quality new variety called Yucheng Crisp has been developed and cultivated, and it has now been planted on over 100 mu. At present, the highest annual yield of Xingtang jujubes reaches over 100 million jin, with an average annual output of more than 80 million jin, a good fruit rate of over 90%, and a production value of 1.5 billion yuan. Its output ranks third in the province and fifth in the country. In January 1998, approved by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, Xingtang jujubes and related products were registered under the trademark “Beiguo Hong.” Xingtang jujubes have become a dominant industry and economic pillar in Xingtang.

　　In January 1990, at the National Exhibition and Sales Fair for Famous, Special, and High-Quality Agricultural Products held in Beijing, Xingtang jujubes stood out among similar exhibits due to their unique flavor and excellent quality. They were extensively covered by China Central Television, People’s Daily, Guangming Daily, and Farmers’ Daily, all of which reported on the exhibition and provided detailed introductions to the characteristics of Xingtang jujubes, earning them widespread acclaim in the capital. In December 1991, at the International New Food Exhibition and Trade Fair held in Shenzhen, China, Xingtang jujubes took the lead and were awarded the Pengcheng Cup Prize. In September 1999, Xingtang jujubes won the Gold Award at the World Expo in Kunming, gaining international fame. Xingtang County has been officially named “Hometown of Chinese Jujubes” by the China Specialties Hometown Recommendation Committee.