Chinese peony exports coming up roses
China News
June 5, 2023
In eastern China's Shandong Province, peony exports are coming up roses. The largest peony production area here, Heze City, is expecting a bountiful harvest this year with around 100 million stems, a 50 percent increase from last year. Fresh cut peonies have a short seven-day shelf life, so newly-picked flowers are transferred immediately to cold storage facilities. One flower trader says refrigerated logistics have helped their business thrive.