Amid COVID-19 Challenges, 'Geochang Apple Juice' First Official Export of 20 Tons to Shanghai, China

Gyeongsangnam-do Shanghai Office Holds Product Promotion and Presentation Leading to Contract Success

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] The Gyeongsangnam-do Shanghai Office announced on the 10th that it will make the first official export of 20 tons of Geochang apple juice from 'Gajiri Apple Agricultural Cooperative Corporation' in Geochang-gun, Gyeongnam, to Shanghai, China, supporting the export market development of small and medium-sized enterprises in Gyeongnam.

On the 31st of last month, Gajiri Apple Agricultural Cooperative Corporation and Qingdao J&F Trading Co., Ltd. signed an official contract online. According to this contract, the first shipment of 20 tons is scheduled to be exported on the 11th.

The Gyeongsangnam-do Shanghai Office achieved this contract by continuously holding tasting and briefing sessions for products from local small and medium-sized enterprises, on behalf of local SMEs facing difficulties in buyer matching due to COVID-19.

Additionally, two other cases, including Geoje Yujahyocha, have already completed buyer matching with Chinese importers.

For the entry of these products into the Chinese market, trademark registration is currently underway, and support is being provided to enable contracts and exports before September.

Yoo Jeongsil, head of the Gyeongsangnam-do Shanghai Office, stated, "Through collaboration with food distribution experts and import buyers, we analyze the characteristics of local SME products and promote one-on-one customized explanations and connections targeting buyers with the most suitable distribution networks."

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