Recently, the first batch of Peruvian blueberries for the 2025/26 crop season arrived in Mainland China via Qiankai Port. On June 28, the exporter Fruitist (formerly Agrovision) held an arrival ceremony at the Huizhan Fruit and Vegetable Market in Shanghai, attracting numerous diplomatic officials and industry professionals.
This event highlighted the important role of Qiankai Port in deepening Sino-Peruvian economic and trade relations, with the port's opening enabling Peru to provide Chinese consumers with fresher and higher-quality blueberries. Guests at the event included David Gamarra, Peru's Consul General in Shanghai; Bernardo Muñoz, Commercial Attaché at the Peruvian Consulate in Shanghai; Yanitza Curonisy, Fruitist's Asian Market Quality Assurance Director; Liu Xiongjie, General Manager of Shanghai Huizhan Fruit and Vegetable Market; and Sean Chen, Blueberry Quality Director from Fruitist's important distribution partner, Yuqian Company.
Peruvian Consul General David Gamarra emphasized the transformative role of Qiankai Port in reducing maritime transportation time between China and Peru. He stated, "The opening of the new Qiankai Port route marks an important step forward in our bilateral trade relations, allowing Peruvian blueberries to enter the Chinese market at an unprecedented speed." Gamarra added that the strategic location of Qiankai Port would enhance the competitiveness of Peruvian blueberries in the Asian market and consolidate its position as a leading blueberry exporting country.
Bernardo Muñoz, Commercial Attaché at the Peruvian Consulate in Shanghai, shared a similar view and stressed that logistics improvements would bring tangible benefits to consumers. He said, "By reducing transportation time, we ensure that Chinese consumers can enjoy fresher, higher-quality Peruvian blueberries while maintaining their original flavor and nutritional value."
Yanitza Curonisy, Fruitist's Asian Market Quality Assurance Director, appreciated the Huizhan Market's crucial role in distributing Peruvian blueberries in the Chinese market. She said, "Huizhan