Chilean cherries a hit with festive shoppers
Thanks to Chinese people's growing demand for high-quality imported produce, Chilean cherries have become one of the most popular choices for treats and gifts associated with the annual Spring Festival.
Fueled by China's appetite for Chilean cherries, Chinese leading online-to-offline retailer Suning.com experienced a shopping spree during the Spring Festival. Sales of Chilean cherries via the platform reached 500 metric tons from Feb 4 to 10.
Cherry sales were also brisk on other retail platforms. Miss Fresh, an e-commerce startup that delivers fresh produce in 21 Chinese cities, said more than 4,000 tons of Chilean cherries had been sold via the platform between November and January.
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