Xiuyang Kiwifruit

Xiuyang Kiwifruit

Xiuyang Kiwifruit is a protected geographical indication product.

Xiuyang Kiwifruit is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　Guizhou has been hailed by industry experts as “one of the most suitable regions in the world for kiwifruit cultivation.” Starting in 1998 and 1999, Xiuyang County began large-scale promotion of kiwifruit planting.

　　Recently, “Xiuyang Kiwifruit” was granted a geographical indication certification trademark approved by the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, making it another iconic label following “Guiyang Chayote Root.”

　　　　Xiuyang County enjoys mild winters without severe cold and cool summers without intense heat. The local soil is mainly acidic or slightly acidic yellow soil, which is suitable for kiwifruit cultivation. “Xiuyang Kiwifruit” was recognized as a high-quality agricultural product of Guizhou Province in 2000. The fruit typically weighs 70–100 grams, has an elongated cylindrical shape, a brownish skin covered with fine hairs, and emerald green flesh rich in vitamins—each 100-gram fresh fruit contains 126.5 mg of vitamin C.

　　　　According to reports, the kiwifruit market holds great potential. Currently, global kiwifruit production stands at 1.5 million tons, accounting for only 0.2% of the world’s total fruit production, yet European markets alone demand 800,000 tons annually. Meanwhile, China’s current kiwifruit production still cannot meet domestic demand, requiring substantial imports from New Zealand every year.

　　　　In recent years, to promote the development of the kiwifruit industry, the county Party committee and government have introduced a series of preferential policies and collaborated with research institutions such as Guizhou University to study key technologies, providing a favorable environment for the kiwifruit industry’s growth.

　　Xiuyang Kiwifruit

　　 The administrative region under the jurisdiction of 10 towns and townships in Xiuyang County, Guizhou Province: Longchang Town, Zazuo Town, Jiuchang Town, Liutun Town, Gubao Township, Xiaoqing Township, Saping Town, Liuguang Town, Dashixiang Township, and Likeng Town.

　　 “Xiuyang County People’s Government Report on Delineating the Geographical Indication Product Protection Area for Xiuyang Kiwifruit,” Xiufu Report [2014] No. 59.

　　 Guizhou Provincial Local Standard: “Xiuyang Kiwifruit” (draft).