China receives the first Canadian blueberries by sea

19/08/2016

On the morning of the 11 in August, after a long period of customs clearance and inspection, the first container of Canadian blueberries arrived at the Canton market by sea. With a market price of between 200 and 100 yuan, more than half of the container sold out that same morning in the market.

According to the buyers, the blueberries were a bit bitter, but their firmness and overall quality gave them a good flavor, so the price is much higher than that of the national blueberries, which already reach the end of the season. commercialization.

This container is operated by Fruit San Clemente (Shanghai) Trade CO., LTD. Despite the fact that Canadian and Chinese blueberries reach similar prices, at this time, the quality of domestic blueberries is beginning to decline as it approaches the end of its supply season. By comparison, the peak season for Canadian blueberries starts in July, so they have better quality and a longer shelf life. This year, the supply period for Canadian blueberries started in mid-June, slightly earlier than last year. It is expected that they will continue to be supplied to the market until the end of August.

Source: Freshplaza.es