Emerging Preserved Fruits

Emerging Preserved Fruits

　　    Every corner of Xinxing boasts beautiful scenery, but among them, Xinxing’s preserved fruits are the most vibrant and colorful.     

　　The preserved fruit processing industry in Xinxing started in the mid-to-late 1980s and has since developed vigorously and become unstoppable. County leaders have strongly advocated for the development of agriculture, including crop cultivation and livestock farming. The county now has 15,300 hectares of citrus, lychee, longan, and plum orchards. Consequently, the preserved fruit processing industry, with plums as its mainstay, emerged. More than 260 state-owned, collective, and private food processing enterprises have sprung up across the county. They have developed over 130 varieties of preserved fruits, processing 10,000 tons annually, with an output value exceeding 300 million yuan.     

　　The varieties of preserved fruits have expanded to dozens, and their flavors have evolved from mainly sweet and salty to include a full range of sweet, sour, and spicy tastes. Products under brands such as "King of Plum Candies" and "Fruit Emperor" have won multiple national awards and gold medals at the China International Fair, enjoying strong sales both domestically and internationally.     

　　With the development of the preserved fruit processing industry and advancements in processing technology, Xinxing County has become one of the country's major centers for preserved fruit production and distribution. The name "Xinxing Fruits" has gained increasing recognition. In the towns of Xinxing and along roads near tourist areas, shops selling preserved fruits resemble vibrant, colorful landscapes. As soon as you step inside, you’ll be captivated by the wide array of preserved fruits—plum candies, olives, hawthorn, mangoes, in red, green, white, sour, sweet, and spicy flavors—all exuding enticing aromas. Travelers from near and far visit these shops and often buy some as souvenirs. These small preserved fruits have also become ambassadors of Xinxing’s image. (Xinxing County)