Shuicheng Kiwifruit

Shuicheng Kiwifruit

Shuicheng kiwifruit is a geographical indication protected product.

Shuicheng kiwifruit is an agricultural geographical indication product.

　　Shuicheng kiwifruit has a long history. Guizhou is one of China's major kiwifruit-producing regions. On January 14, 2014, Liupanshui City was awarded the title of "Hometown of Wild Kiwifruit in China" by the China Wild Plant Conservation Association. In many high-altitude towns and townships in Shuicheng County, large areas of wild kiwifruit can still be found. According to *China Kiwifruit* (edited by Cui Zhixue, 1993), Shuicheng County is also a main producing area of wild kiwifruit in Guizhou. Research shows that the types of wild kiwifruit distributed in Yueshe Park, Mopanshan in Miluo Township, Houchang Township, and Jichang Township in Shuicheng County account for more than two-thirds of all kiwifruit species in Guizhou. Shuicheng kiwifruit is cultivated under the region’s unique geographical environment and climatic conditions, giving it distinctive flavor and quality.

　　In 2013, the results of the performance evaluation of 113 provincial-level modern and efficient agricultural demonstration parks in Guizhou Province were finalized. The Shuicheng Kiwifruit Industry Demonstration Park in Liupanshui City, Guizhou Province, ranked first in the province and was designated as a key provincial agricultural demonstration park. This is another achievement for the park following its first-place win in the 2013 open competition for award funds for key provincial modern and efficient agricultural demonstration parks in April.

　　The "Qianhong Brand" red-flesh kiwifruit from the Shuicheng Kiwifruit Industrial Park was designated as a specified fruit in 2008 and as an organic fruit for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo in China. The base was certified as a pollution-free agricultural product production base by the Provincial Department of Agriculture in 2010, and in 2012, it received national geographical indication intellectual property rights for agricultural products. Located in the key Yueshe-Machang Economic Belt developed by Shuicheng County, it consists of the Miluo Core Area and the Houchang Characteristic Demonstration Area, following a "one park, two zones" layout. It is divided into five functional zones: the Kiwifruit Industry Core Zone, the Kiwifruit Industry Demonstration Zone, the Kiwifruit Industry-University-Research Base, the Kiwifruit Industry Deep Processing Zone, and the Buyi Ethnic Style Eco-Park, with a total planned area of 65,760 mu. By 2015, it is estimated that Shuicheng County’s red-flesh kiwifruit production will reach 5,000 tons, laying the foundation for the kiwifruit industry and establishing a competitive regional brand advantage. Kiwifruit-laden branches Kiwifruit-laden branches

　　The Shuicheng Kiwifruit Industry Demonstration Park leads with planning to highlight the industrial development advantages of the park. In line with the requirements of the Shuicheng County Party Committee and County Government to build a top-tier agricultural park in the province and a nationally renowned one, the park has consistently adhered to high-standard planning, design, and construction. With the goal of "building one park, invigorating one industry, and enriching one region," the park's planning and construction established the positioning of "three combinations and six haves": combining with dominant leading industries, with local culture, the "Beautiful Countryside in Four Aspects" initiative, and rural tourism, and with small-town development. It ensures there is an industry, scale, market, brand, enterprise, and benefit.

　　As a pilot township for rural property rights reform, the core area of the Kiwifruit Industry Demonstration Park—Miluo Township—formed four "park service teams" by selecting personnel from relevant county-level agricultural departments to assist the township in land transfer services. More than 50 intermediate-level and above agronomists across the county have fully leveraged their professional expertise to integrate into, support, and serve the agricultural park construction.

　　The origin area of Shuicheng kiwifruit covers the current administrative regions of 15 townships in Shuicheng County, Guizhou Province: Miluo Township, Jichang Town, Duge Town, Longchang Township, Panlong Town, Yezhong Township, Houchang Township, Shunchang Township, Yingpan Township, Shuomi Town, Hongyan Township, Aga Town, Fa’er Town, Pingzhai Township, and Guobugia Township.

　　"Request from the People's Government of Shuicheng County on Delimiting the National Geographical Indication Protection Scope of Shuicheng Kiwifruit," Shuifu Request [2013] No. 48

　　Liupanshui Local Standard: *Shuicheng Kiwifruit* (Draft)

　　Geographical Scope

　　The agricultural geographical indication of Shuicheng kiwifruit involves 17 townships in Shuicheng County: Miluo Township, Jichang Township, Duge Township, Longchang Township, Panlong Township, Yezhong Township, Houchang Township, Shunchang Township, Yingpan Township, Shuomi Township, Hongyan Township, Aga Township, Yangmei Township, Huaga Township, Fa’er Township, Pingzhai Township, and Guobugia Township. The coordinates span latitude 26°03′–26°31′ and longitude 104°33′–105°15′, covering a north-south length of 54 kilometers and an east-west width of 69 kilometers.

　　Product Quality Characteristics

　　(1) Sensory Quality Indicators: Shuicheng kiwifruit has uniform fruit shape, fresh fruit stems, and no deformed fruits; the fruit surface is clean, with no disease spots, insects, or other attachments; the peel color is even; the flesh is light yellow, the core is milky white, and the cross-section features sun-like red radial lines. Single fruit weight ≥60 grams. (2) Physical and Chemical Indicators of Shuicheng Kiwifruit. See table below (omitted). (3) Packaging: Shuicheng kiwifruit packaging includes box and carton styles. Cartons are used for bulk (5kg–10kg) fruit packing, while boxes are for smaller quantities (1.5kg–3kg). Cartons are made of corrugated cardboard with soft, fine inner liner paper. Fruits should be neatly arranged in layers, separated by liner paper. Boxes are made of thick paperboard with an environmentally friendly plastic inner tray, holding a single layer of fruit, then placed in the paper box. (4) Storage: Under controlled atmosphere storage, Shuicheng kiwifruit can be stored for 3 to 6 months. At room temperature, it can only be kept for 3 to 7 days, not exceeding 15 days. (5) Transportation: Shuicheng kiwifruit is prone to bruising and rot, so it must be transported refrigerated, ensuring fast loading, shipping, and unloading. Avoid sun exposure and rain. Handle with care during loading, unloading, and transport—no dropping or throwing. Transport vehicle holds must be clean and odor-free; prevent water or oil ingress during water transport. Guard against insect damage and rodent bites.