56 Million Dollar Turnover: the Second World Lemon Industry Development Conference Kicks off in Anyue, China
General Press Releases Friday September 25, 2020 16:54
Yang Xiubin, head of Sichuan provincial agriculture department, stated that the export value of Anyue lemon has tripled this year, while the brand value has reached 2.6 billion dollars. "It is amazing to see such a growth in transactions amid the pandemic," Yang said in his speech.
Anyue lemons have been protected in the EU market as one agri-food GI, released in the 2019 bilateral agreement on geographical indications between EU and China. "The signature of EU-China agreement on GIs signifies the importance of Anyue lemon on international market," Yang said.
Uganda's Vice President Edward Ssekandi devoted a video to address the opening ceremony of WLIDC. Ssekandi urged to accelerate future exchange of lemon planting experience between two countries and to introduce the improved varieties of Anyue lemon.
The conference, organized by the Chinese government under the theme "To Know the Best Lemon around the World", and is an attempt to build the leadership of Anyue in the global lemon market, said Ziyang municipal office.
Wu Xu, Mayor of Ziyang, said that the Anyue lemon is a miracle in China's agricultural industry. "Anyue lemons are the significant momentum of Sichuan agriculture business, and contribute to the economy of Ziyang City."
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