Given lemons?

On November 25, the Third World Lemon Industry Development Conference opened in Anyue County, Sichuan Province. Themed “lemons for the world”, it functioned as a platform to promote international scientific and technological cooperation in the lemon industry. The focus was the influencer of the lemon industry, “Anyue lemon”.

According to Anyue County People’s Government, the organizer of the conference, ten activities ranging from discussions on industrial renovation through to strengthening the supply chain were held with experts joining in from across the scientific and technological world. Honoured as the Hometown of Chinese Lemons, Anyue County, found in Ziyang City, Sichuan Province, China, is one of the five major global lemon producing areas and the only in China. Since the introduction of lemon in the 1920s, Anyue has harnessed the humid, warm climate and high-quality soil and bred a new strain of Youlike lemon. Richer in citric acid, VC, antioxidants and other nutrients it is regarded as the most ideal variety for either fresh eating or processing.

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The Anyue lemon industry chain is finally maturing with their lemons appearing in everything from cuisines to detergents. In all fairness, you’ve probably eaten it yourself. But don’t get sour about it.