Linyi Dongzao, a variety of winter dates from Linyi County, Yuncheng City, Shanxi, has been registered as a geographical indication certification mark by the State Intellectual Property Office, marking it as the third such mark from Linyi after Linyi Apple and Linyi Fresh Peach. Located in the Yellow River triangle basin, Linyi County is known for its favorable climate for date cultivation. The county produces 21 varieties of dates across 200,000 mu of land, with an annual output of 300 million kilograms and a value of 2 billion yuan. Linyi Dongzao, covering 180,000 mu, accounts for two-thirds of this production. The dates are not only sold domestically but also exported to 17 countries and regions.