This content has been published as provided by its author. It has only been modified from its original version to follow Produce Report editorial guidelines and for necessary website formatting. Beijing, Feb. 8, 2026 — The Dutch growers’ cooperative Royal FruitMasters, in cooperation with its Chinese distribution partner, proudly introduces the Tessa apple to the Chinese market. This launch marks a historic milestone: for the first time, Dutch apples have been officially commercially introduced in China. The arrival of the first Tessa apples from the Netherlands was marked by an official welcome ceremony on Feb. 8 in Beijing, attended by the deputy ambassador of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Tessa apple has been developed to meet the preferences of consumers who favor sweeter taste profiles. Its market entry is the result of extensive market research, consumer testing and close collaboration with Chinese retail and distribution partners. The result is a ...