Fuxian Oil Cake

Fuxian Oil Cake

Fuxian Oil Cake is a geographical indication certification trademark.

　　The geographical indication certification trademark "Fuxian Oil Cake" has been officially registered and approved by the National Trademark Office. The successful registration of this trademark marks the first-ever geographical indication certification trademark for Fuxian County.

　　　　The geographical indication certification trademark "Fuxian Oil Cake" was applied for by the Fuxian Oil Cake Association in June 2010, following approval by the county government's executive meeting and funded by the government. After more than two years of effort, it was ultimately successfully registered.

　　　　Fuxian is located on the Loess Plateau of northern Weinan, with unique geographical conditions that produce high-quality soft millet. Fuxian Oil Cake is made from the region’s distinctive soft millet using traditional techniques passed down through generations. It has a soft, smooth texture, is sweet in flavor, and rich in vitamins and amino acids among other nutrients. In recent years, the Fuxian Oil Cake industry has developed rapidly, becoming a unique local specialty of Fuxian, well-known both within the province and beyond, yielding strong economic benefits. In 2007, it won the Houji Award at the 11th China Yangling Agricultural Hi-Tech Fair; in November 2008, it received the Most Popular Award at the Shaanxi Tourism Commodity Expo; and in 2009, it was honored with the SMEs Famous & Quality Products Award by the Shaanxi Provincial SME Bureau (Product Testing Station).

　　　　The successful registration of the geographical indication certification trademark "Fuxian Oil Cake" will play a positive role in enhancing its visibility, increasing farmers’ income, driving better development of the oil cake industry, and promoting the overall county economy.