Songyang Navel Oranges

Songyang Navel Oranges

　　Songyang navel oranges are a specialty of Songyang County, Lishui, Zhejiang Province.

　　　The production of Songyang navel oranges began in 1992, and in 1995 they were established as the leading agricultural industry in Songyang County. These oranges are known for their large size, vibrant color, thin skin, crisp texture, tender and easy-to-separate flesh, abundant juice, rich flavor, and excellent storage and transportability. Currently, the total planting area of Songyang navel oranges has expanded to nearly 30,000 mu, with an annual output of over 5,000 tons and an annual output value of 13 million yuan. Both the production scale and economic benefits rank first in Zhejiang Province. In 2001, Songyang County was designated as the “Hometown of Navel Oranges in Zhejiang” by the Zhejiang Forestry Department. Since 2000, Songyang navel oranges have successively won the Gold Award for Famous and High-quality Citrus at the China Specialties Town Agricultural Products Trade Fair, the Gold Award at the Zhejiang Agricultural Expo, the Zhejiang Green and Safe Nutrition Label Product certification, the Gold Award at the China Zhejiang Citrus Expo, and the title of Zhejiang Famous-brand Agricultural Product. In December 2002, they passed the China Green Food Certification, and since 2004, they have been exported to Japan for seven consecutive years. In 2011, Songyang navel oranges were recognized as one of Lishui City’s "Ten Treasures of Chuzhou" agricultural products.