China: Yunnan blueberries hit market early this year

According to local media reports, blueberries cultivated in Yunnan province have been available in Kunming’s fruit markets since November. At the Zhengchang fruit wholesale market, the majority of locally produced blueberries originate from the city of Chengjiang. Owing to limited supply, prices tend to be on the higher side. According to fruit merchants, one of the most popular blueberry varieties on the market is Eureka. Wholesalers typically sell Eureka blueberries by the case, with each case containing 12 clamshells for a total weight of approximately 1.5 kilograms. Depending on the grade, prices for a case range from 135 to 560 Chinese yuan ($18.82–78.09). At another fruit market, no more than four stalls are selling blueberries, with prices ranging from 100 to 160 yuan ($13.94–22.31) per kilogram. Some fruit dealers have expressed concerns regarding the high prices and their possible effects on demand. Local early-season blueberries typically hit the market around January or ...