新疆兵团：西梅进入采摘期 冷链保鲜铺就致富路

Core Points - The Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps' first division in Aral City has entered the harvesting period for western plums, with farmers actively engaged in picking, sorting, weighing, and packaging the fruit for cold chain logistics to other provinces [1][2]. Group 1: Cold Chain Logistics - A comprehensive preservation system has been established, including "picking - pre-cooling - packaging - cold chain transportation," ensuring the western plums maintain optimal freshness during transit [2]. - The plums are sorted and packaged in insulated boxes with ice bags, then transported via air or cold chain vehicles at low temperatures, reaching consumers in cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou within 48 hours [2]. Group 2: Agricultural Production - A farmer reported that his 26 acres of western plums yielded 30 tons this year, benefiting from favorable weather conditions, with a projected revenue of over 400,000 yuan based on a price of 9.5 yuan per kilogram [2]. - The meticulous management of the plums from flowering to fruiting, without artificial ripening or waxing, ensures that each fruit is naturally flavorful [2]. Group 3: Market Expansion - The introduction of cold chain logistics has alleviated previous concerns about long-distance transportation and preservation, allowing the sales radius of western plums to expand nationwide, significantly increasing order volumes compared to the previous year [5]. - The western plums have gained popularity as a "new internet celebrity fruit," injecting new vitality into the development of rural specialty industries [5].