Technological boost to harvest less-expensive veggies, fruit

Beijingers might soon be able to buy half-price imported fruits and vegetables after the first international logistics site opens at the city's biggest outdoor market.

AgraForUm AG from Germany, Pomina from Taiwan and another eight large-scale distributors worldwide will sell directly to Xinfadi agricultural products wholesale market, in Fangshan district, from the end of the month.

"The products will then be sold on to grocery stores and farmers markets across Beijing," said Zhang Pengyi, vice-president of the market.