Ever heard of goji berries? These little red superfruits, also known as wolfberries, have been a staple in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Now, they're making waves globally, popping up in places like Germany, the United States, the Netherlands, Australia, and across the ASEAN countries. 🌏
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, located in the Chinese mainland, is the superstar when it comes to goji berries. In the first four months of 2024, Ningxia exported a whopping 1,331.2 tonnes of goji berries—a 15.3% increase year on year! 📈 According to Yinchuan Customs, Ningxia's goji berries have been topping China's export charts in both volume and value for years.
One of the leading producers, Ningxia Wolfberry Goji Industry, shipped out 14.5 tonnes of dried goji berries to the United States in June alone. That's about 800 boxes of nutrient-packed goodness sorted and packaged on high-tech production lines. Talk about efficiency! 🏭
Wang Fei, the company's foreign trade manager, is excited about the booming business. \"While keeping up with our exports of dried goji berries, we're investing in science and tech to roll out new products like goji berry juice, freeze-dried powder, and cool beverages,\" she said. \"We're not just expanding our product line but also reaching out to new overseas markets.\" 🌐
Why all the hype? Goji berries are packed with nutrients and are known for their health benefits—think liver protection, better eyesight, and boosting energy. No wonder they're getting so much attention! 💪👀
Ningxia isn't stopping at just exporting berries. The region has set up a national research institute and quality testing center dedicated to goji berries, leading to amazing breakthroughs in quality and processing. They've developed over 120 new products, including medicines, foods, drinks, and even cosmetics, shipping them to more than 50 countries and regions worldwide. 🌟
The numbers speak for themselves. In 2023, Ningxia's goji berry industry reported an output of 29 billion yuan. By the end of the year, the planting area covered about 21,667 hectares, yielding 320,000 tonnes of fresh goji berries. And guess what? They plan to hit an industrial output of 100 billion yuan by 2030! 🚀
Tourists are also getting in on the action, grabbing goji berries as souvenirs to take home. It's not just about the berries; it's about sharing a piece of Ningxia's rich culture and tradition. 🎁
So next time you're looking for a health kick, why not give goji berries a try? They're the tasty, nutritious trend that's bringing the world a little closer to the heart of the Chinese mainland. ❤️
Reference(s):
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