Yan Su Tsjeard Hoekstra Erik Smidt Dutch Embassy Beijing Fabien Dumont FruitMasters Karel van Bommel Tessa apples

Dutch apples make historic debut in Chinese market

2026-02-11T12:00:00+00:00By

Event in Beijing marks first arrival since access was granted in November, with branded, red-skinned variety Tessa leasding the way

  • Dutch apples make historic debut in Chinese market

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