New Pingyao organic farm produce market to open in 2021

The Pingyao Zhongnong Green Agricultural Produce Logistics Park -- a key investment project in Pingyao county -- recently had its main structures capped, according to local officials. 

Covering over 13.33 hectares at the intersection of Shuguang West Street and Wenjing Avenue in Pingyao county, the green agricultural produce and logistics park was built by Pingyao Zhongnong Wholesale Market Co with an investment of 1 billion yuan ($144.05 million). 

Officials said 10 ha of the total area is for the farm produce wholesale market which includes eight wholesale trading areas for vegetables, fruits, frozen seafood, meat, grain, daily necessities, specialties and various supplies for hotel kitchens. 

In addition, support facilities have been under construction at the logistics park. These include cold chain storage, sorting and processing and exhibition and sales facilities, inspection and quarantine and e-commerce incubation facilities, as well as business offices, chain hotels and gas stations. 

The park will be finished by the end of this year and start operating in June next year. It will enable Pingyao locals to buy more farm produce with better quality and help promote the county's economy.