Core Insights - The "2025 Yuhang District Loquat Evaluation Competition" was held, marking the beginning of the loquat harvest season in Yuhang, with over 2,400 acres of loquats maturing [1] - The "Soft Strip White Sand" loquat from the Fengjingyuan Family Farm won the gold medal with a score of 88.8, showcasing the farm's successful integration of beekeeping and loquat cultivation [1] - Yuhang's loquat cultivation has a history of over 1,400 years, benefiting from unique soil and water conditions that produce high-quality fruit [1] - Recent collaborations with Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences have introduced five new high-quality loquat varieties, enhancing market competitiveness [1] Industry Developments - The new loquat varieties, such as "Ying Shuang" and "Bing Mi," have shown significant improvements in size and sugar content, with cold resistance increasing from -6°C to -9°C [1] - The Chen Yu Family Farm has cultivated 60,000 seedlings of the new varieties, with prices reaching 25 yuan per kilogram for fruits weighing 30-50 grams and up to 40 yuan for those over 50 grams [2] - To promote the "Yuhang Renhe Fresh Loquat" regional brand, the local government has designed culturally themed packaging and established a cooperative for the loquat industry [2] - Future plans include extending the loquat industry chain by developing processed products like loquat syrup, loquat flower tea, and loquat honey, while integrating tourism and leisure activities [2]