As Lixia (the Beginning of Summer) passes, the temperature rises steadily, and citizens' demand for fresh seasonal fruits continues to grow. Reporters visited major supermarkets, fresh fruit markets and agricultural product wholesale markets in the city and found that three categories—Fresh Grapes, Fresh Citrus, and Fresh Pomegranate—have been launched in bulk simultaneously. With their fresh taste and rich nutrition, they have become the "most popular choices" in the current fruit market, injecting vitality into citizens' early summer fruit plates and driving the fresh fruit market to a consumption boom.
In the fruit sections of many large supermarkets in the urban area, Fresh Grapes take the prominent positions first. Bunches of bright-colored grapes hang full on the shelves, with a complete variety of red, purple and green ones. The grains are plump and firm, covered with intact natural fruit powder, emitting a sweet fruity aroma, which attracts many citizens to stop and choose. According to the person in charge of the fruit section of the supermarket, the currently listed Fresh Grapes include popular varieties such as Shine Muscat, Kyoho and Summer Black, all from high-quality producing areas such as Yunnan and Xinjiang. Benefiting from sufficient light and large temperature differences between day and night, the fruits are full of sugar, crisp and juicy. Moreover, through the direct supply from the producing areas, the freshness is maximally retained, and the price remains stable with high cost performance. "We restock many times every day. The grapes just put on the shelves in the morning are almost sold out in the afternoon. They are very popular among consumers whether eaten directly, matched with yogurt or salad," the person in charge said.
Different from the sweet and refreshing taste of Fresh Grapes, Fresh Citrus has become a perfect summer refreshment with its fresh and greasy-relieving taste. Reporters saw that the Fresh Citrus on the shelves are of rich varieties. Yellow-green mandarins and thin-skinned, juicy Orah oranges are neatly arranged, with smooth and undamaged peels. After peeling, the flesh is crystal clear with a just-right sweet and sour taste, which can not only relieve the dryness and heat brought by the summer heat, but also supplement the vitamins needed by the human body. "I have no appetite in summer. Eating a Fresh Citrus can relieve greasiness very well, and it is full of water. Both the elderly and children at home like it," said Ms. Wang, a citizen who was choosing. She buys a few catties every week, which can be eaten as fruit, or used to make tea and juice, with strong practicality. It is understood that the currently listed Fresh Citrus are mostly from high mountain producing areas in Yunnan, adopting green planting methods without ripening agents or additives, ensuring the safety and quality of the fruits.
As a fruit with both taste and health-preserving value, Fresh Pomegranate has also been launched on the market recently, becoming a "new highlight" in the fruit market. Reporters saw in the fresh fruit store that the newly listed Fresh Pomegranates are large and plump with bright peels. When gently peeled, the crystal-clear arils are closely arranged, sweet and juicy, and a bite is full of juice. Industry insiders said that Fresh Pomegranate not only has an outstanding taste, but also is rich in various vitamins, dietary fiber and antioxidants, known as the "natural nutrition treasure house". There has always been a folk saying that "the whole pomegranate is a treasure", which is suitable for people of all ages. At present, the Fresh Pomegranates on the market are mainly Tunisian seedless varieties, with soft flesh and edible seeds without spitting, which further improves the eating experience, and the sales volume has been rising since they were launched.
According to the relevant person in charge of Xijiao International Agricultural Products Trading Center, Fresh Grapes, Fresh Citrus and Fresh Pomegranate are currently in the peak listing period. Major wholesale markets have sufficient supplies, and through the omni-channel supply network linking wholesale and retail, citizens can buy fresh fruits anytime and anywhere. At the same time, with the development of agricultural technology, the planting of the three kinds of fruits has realized standardized and green production, which not only ensures the taste and quality, but also makes the price more affordable, meeting the purchasing needs of different consumers.
Industry insiders remind that when choosing Fresh Grapes, you can select fruits with tight grains, green stems and no damage or mildew; refrigeration can extend the preservation period. For Fresh Citrus, priority should be given to those with smooth peels, heavy feel and strong fruity aroma, which have more juice. For Fresh Pomegranate, the ripeness can be judged by pressing the fruit; fruits with plump and elastic feel and no wrinkles on the peel have a better taste. This early summer, you might as well stock up on Fresh Grapes, Fresh Citrus and Fresh Pomegranate, and unlock the natural sweetness in one bite to replenish full vitality.
