WAPA acquires a Chinese organisation as member

WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association) is pleased to welcome the Apple and Pear Section of the China Chamber of Commerce of Foodstuffs and Native Produce (CFNA) as a new member. The membership was formalised on 2 September in Xi’an (Shaanxi, China) on the occasion of the International Fruit Conference.

The President of WAPA, Daniel Sauvaitre (ANPP, France), attended a signing ceremony on behalf of WAPA to mark this important milestone for the Association. WAPA was created in 2001 as a platform to address global challenges and to identify new opportunities for the apples and pears growers’ communities around the world. WAPA was so far incorporating the 20 leading apples and pears associations from both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere, but a representative from China was still missing.

Daniel Sauvaitre stated: “The accession of CFNA to WAPA is a significant steps for the global representation of WAPA, given the great potential of the Chinese apples and pear production. I am very pleased that we have filled this gap and identified the right partner to add a Chinese voice at the table of the Association, as this will further enhance the global discussions of the Association”. With inclusion of the Chinese member, close to 70% of the apple and 90% of the pear production is represented in WAPA.

China is playing an increasingly important role in the international production as well as trade of apples and pears. Todd Fryhover, Vice-President of WAPA (Washington Apple Commission, USA) stated: “Getting China on board will be of mutual benefit for all the members of WAPA. China is by far the leading producer, but also represents a growing market for many apple and pear suppliers around the world. The participation of China in the efforts of WAPA to boost the category and move production towards varieties demanded by consumers is a clear added value for all.” As WAPA is welcoming a member from China, WAPA is also currently in the final stages of concluding other membership engagements.

Press materials: World Apple & Pear Association

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