Chengmai Fu Orange

Chengmai Fu Orange

Chengmai Fu Orange is a geographical indication certification trademark.

Chengmai Fu Orange is an agricultural product geographical indication.

　　Recently, Chengmai Fu Orange was honored as one of “China’s Top Ten Famous Oranges” by the China Fruit Marketing Association and the Quality Inspection Center of the Ministry of Agriculture. This is another prestigious award for Fu Orange following its recognition as a “Fruit Specially Supplied for State Banquets in China.”

　　Fu Orange is a tropical citrus crop with distinct local characteristics, successfully introduced and cultivated by Chengmai County in 2003 from Guangdong. It features large fruit size, thin peel, abundant juice, high selenium content, sweet-sour flavor, and particularly pleasant taste. In recent years, Chengmai County has prioritized the industrial development of Fu Orange as a key brand to enrich the people and strengthen the county. A series of effective measures such as policy support and promotion of science and technology have been implemented to advance the industrialization, scaling, and standardization of Fu Orange production. Currently, the county’s Fu Orange cultivation area exceeds 20,000 mu, with over 10,000 mu bearing fruit. The total output value of Fu Orange in the county has reached more than 500 million yuan, with over 70% of the net income of some farmers derived from Fu Orange. Fu Orange has become an important industry in the local rural economy and a “money tree” for farmers' prosperity.

　　While vigorously developing the Fu Orange industry, Chengmai County has also embraced innovative concepts to build its brand and enhance market competitiveness through brand effects. In January 2008, Fu Orange was officially selected by relevant national authorities as a fruit for state banquets, and Chengmai County was consequently awarded the title of “Hometown of Fu Orange in China.” In February 2008, Fu Orange was designated as the “Official Fruit of the Chinese National Women’s Weightlifting Team,” and became the sole fruit accompanying the team during their 2008 competitions. In April 2008, the “Chengmai Fu Orange” trademark was approved by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce. In November of this year, Fu Orange was honored as one of “China’s Top Ten Famous Oranges” by the China Fruit Marketing Association and the Quality Inspection Center of the Ministry of Agriculture.

　　Chen Xiaobo, acting county head of Chengmai County, told reporters that by 2010, the county’s Fu Orange planting area will reach 61,000 mu, with 20,000 mu bearing fruit and a total output of 60,000 tons. The estimated output value for 2010 will reach 720 million yuan.

　　Fushan Town in Chengmai County, Hainan, successfully introduced and trial-planted the Fu Orange variety in 2003. Compared to other similar varieties, Fu Orange matures earlier, has a bright red color, thin peel, juicy flesh, and is rich in nutrients, making it highly favored by fruit farmers and the market. It is also the fruit with the longest market availability. In November 2007, at an experience-sharing, promotion, and commendation conference held in Beijing, Hainan Chengmai was awarded the title of “Hometown of Fu Orange in China.”

　　Chengmai’s Fu Orange is also known as Yellow Fu Orange. Originating in China, it was introduced to Europe and America in the 15th century. Chengmai Fu Orange is a perennial shrub, primarily valued for its premium quality, clean rind, large fruit flesh, and rich nutrition, making it highly suitable for the modern demand for high-quality produce. Typically, it can be harvested in two years and six months, with per-mu yields reaching tens of thousands of yuan. Furthermore, after two years, the yield can reach around 10,000 jin per mu, yielding profits of approximately 20,000 yuan per mu. Among similar varieties in China, Chengmai Fu Orange stands out as the best.

　　“Chengmai Fu Orange” is a newly introduced high-quality variety in Chengmai County. It was successfully trial-planted in Fushan Town in 2003. This variety features large fruits, bright red color, thin peel, abundant juice, high debittering rate, and rich Vitamin C content. It matures earliest among similar varieties and has a longer fruit-bearing period, with harvesting time extending from October each year to February of the following year—making it the citrus variety with the longest market availability in China. The optimal harvesting time coincides with the Spring Festival, giving it strong market competitiveness. After years of cultivation and development, by the end of 2008, the county’s planting area had reached 16,000 mu, with over 4,000 mu bearing fruit. The expected output for this year is 2.5 million jin.

　　“Chengmai Fu Orange” avoids the peak market periods of similar products and fills gaps in market supply, thus presenting very broad market prospects. To accelerate the development of Chengmai’s agriculture, establish the new brand of Chengmai Fu Orange, further expand its popularity, and enhance the brand’s advantages and competitiveness, Chengmai County was honored as “Hometown of Fu Orange in China” by the Organizing Committee of the China Fruit Hometown and Advanced Fruit Industry Model Evaluation and the China Fruit Marketing Association, while “Chengmai Fu Orange” won the “China’s Most Characteristic Product Award” at the National Fruit Industry Experience Exchange and Advanced Model Promotion and Commendation Conference held in Beijing in 2007.

　　Geographic Scope

　　The protected production area of “Chengmai Fu Orange” includes seven towns within Chengmai County: Jinjiang Town, Fushan Town, Laicheng Town, Qiaotou Town, Dafeng Town, Ruixi Town, and Yongfa Town. The geographical coordinates are between 109°49′ to 110°12′ east longitude and 19°37′ to 20°03′ north latitude. The region spans 41.60 km from east to west and 41.91 km from north to south, covering a total area of 775 square kilometers. The cultivation area of Chengmai Fu Orange reaches 4,000 hectares, with an annual total output of 150,000 tons.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　1. External Sensory Characteristics: The fruit is large, weighing 150–300g per piece, with a diameter of 60–85mm. The exterior is golden yellow, the flesh is orange-red, the peel is thin, the juice is abundant, the debittering rate is high, and the taste is fragrant and sweet, offering a particularly pleasant mouthfeel. 2. Internal Quality Indicators: Chengmai Fu Orange is rich in various vitamins and essential mineral elements such as iron, zinc, calcium, magnesium, and selenium, making it a selenium-rich agricultural product. The edible portion of the orange fruit exceeds 70%, the soluble solids content is above 10%, and the solid-acid ratio is greater than or equal to 20. 3. Quality and Safety Requirements: Fresh Fu Orange must strictly comply with the “Fresh Fu Orange - DB469023/T7—2008” (a local standard of Chengmai County, Hainan Province).