Netherlands fresh apples granted China market access
Netherlands Fresh Apples Granted China Market Access. the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has recently issued an official announcement permitting the import of fresh apples from the Netherlands.
The General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) has officially announced that Dutch apples are now permitted to be imported into China. This decision follows the signing of an apple protocol between Dutch and Chinese customs officials, allowing Dutch exporters to offer a wider variety of high-quality apples to Chinese consumers.
To elaborate, the GACC's announcement specifies that fresh Dutch apples meeting certain phytosanitary requirements are now eligible for import. Before each export season, the Netherlands' National Plant Protection Organization must provide the GACC with an updated list of registered orchards and packaging facilities. Additionally, a 2% sampling inspection rate will be enforced for each export batch, with a minimum sample size of 1,200 fruits.
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On May 22, the General Administration of Customs of China announced via its website that fresh Dutch apples meeting the stipulated phytosanitary requirements would be permissible for import into China.
The GACC announcement specifies that, prior to each export season, the National Plant Protection Organization of the Netherlands must submit an updated list of registered orchards and packaging facilities to the GACC.
Following review and approval, the list will be published on the GACC website.
Orchards intending to export fresh apples to China must establish robust quality management and traceability systems while adhering to good agricultural practices and integrated pest management techniques.
During the packaging process, apples must undergo procedures including the removal of diseased or deformed fruits, sorting, grading, and cleaning to ensure the absence of insects, mites, rotten fruits, branches, leaves, roots, and soil. Packaged apples must be stored separately to avoid re-infestation by pests......See more from producereport here
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Here is what's interesting and important, Netherlands Fresh Apples Granted China Market Access, this development is significant as it expands trade opportunities for Dutch apple producers and provides Chinese consumers with access to a wider range of apples.
Chinese market demands for quality fresh produce, Dutch Appels and Conference pears are best welcome among consumers in China.
The most popular Dutch apple is the Elstar, known for its red blush and yellow-green base. Other popular varieties include Belle de Boskoop, a tart apple with extensive russeting, and Red Jonaprince, which is known for its long-lasting crispness and suitability for both eating and baking. Evelina® is also a popular choice, offering a fresh-sweet taste and consistent quality.
Beside Appels, The Netherlands is known for its pears, with the Conference pear being the most popular, accounting for 50% of Dutch pear production, according to Fruitmasters.
Other popular Dutch pear varieties include the Gieser Wildeman, Brederode, and Saint Remy, often used for stewing. The Gieser Wildeman is a classic choice for Dutch stewed pears (stoofpeertjes) due to its firm texture when raw, which softens beautifully when cooked.
We expect more Dutch fresh produces appeared in the Chinese market due to its quality and freshness, China market contains enormous capacity for fresh produce, as well agricultural products in general.
