Australia's Queen Garnet plum is on the market of China, with an estimated arrival volume of 50 containers this season

Published Mar 15, 2022

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The article highlights the success of Australian stone fruits, particularly the unique 'Queen Garnet' variety, in both domestic and Chinese markets. Originating in Victoria, Australia, the Queen Garnet plum, also known as the Queen of Rouge Li, has been cultivated since a chance grafting incident in 1997. Its distinct deep purple color and superior taste have led to its patent application and inclusion in high-end Chinese supermarkets. Australia's Department of Agriculture is spearheading the 'Super Plum' project to further enhance fruit quality, flavor, and nutrition through gene screening from over 5,000 varieties. The Queen of Rouge Li's popularity represents a significant achievement in Australian agricultural research and marketing.

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With the arrival of the stone fruit season in the southern hemisphere, Australian nectarines and peaches are selling well in the domestic market. Recently, a Australian stone fruit has attracted market attention with its unique appearance and taste, which is "Queen Garnet". In early March, Rouge Queen Li held the "Rouge Pure Fragrance" promotion event in Shanghai, marking the official start of the Chinese sales season. It is understood that this year is the third year that Rouge Queen Li has entered the Chinese market. At the beginning of 2019, Rouge Queen Li entered the Chinese market for the first time and was mainly sold in several high-end supermarkets. With its excellent taste and its main health attributes, the sales volume exceeded 400 tons. The production season of rouge queen plum starts from the beginning of February and lasts until the end of April. The first batch of rouge queen plum has been airlifted to Hong Kong in early February. The market is highly accepted and ...

Source: Guojiguoshu