The Yantai apple has been included on "China top 100 agriculture brand list", according to a press conference held by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs.

The conference released five "Top 100 lists in China" covering agricultural brands, rural tourism routes, rural culture activities, and rural delicacies.

Yantai is the hometown of apples. The Yantai apple has more than 100 varieties. Long famous and welcomed by domestic and foreign markets for its bright color and sweet and succulent taste, it has a history of over 140 years.

Yantai, located in the east part of the Jiaodong peninsula, enjoys a high altitude and mild climate. Especially in summer and autumn, the moist air and adequate sunshine provide favorable conditions for apples, making possible Yantai’s outstanding versions of the fruit.

Yantai apples have been exported to more than 30 countries and regions including Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Russia.

The Yantai apple with the brand value of 13.20 billion yuan ($2.06 billion), has been the top fruit brand in China for nine consecutive years.

The apple trees are heavy with fruit. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]    

A fruit grower picks apples with a satisfied smile. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]