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​Every year, fruit lovers and food producers eagerly await the arrival of one of the most exciting moments in the fruit industry — the canned cherry production season. Short, sweet, and intensely flavorful, this season is marked by a flurry of activity, as cherries are harvested, processed, and sealed into cans at the peak of their ripeness. But here’s the catch: this production window lasts only about one month. That means if you’re in the market for canned cherries — whether for retail, culinary use, or food processing — now is the time to act.

In this article, we explore eight foods that dietitians highly recommend incorporating into your diet in 2025, backed by the latest research on health benefits, sustainability, and culinary versatility.

Canned lychee is a delightful treat that brings the essence of tropical fruit into your kitchen all year round. With its sweet, floral flavor and juicy texture, lychee offers a refreshing addition to both sweet and savory dishes. Conveniently packed in syrup or juice, canned lychee eliminates the need for peeling or pitting, making it a quick and easy ingredient for everyday use. Whether you're preparing a festive dessert, a colorful salad, or a unique beverage, canned lychee opens the door to culinary creativity.

China remains one of the world’s leading producers and exporters of canned peaches, supplying high-quality products to global markets. However, recent trade data indicates shifting trends in demand, pricing, and regional export performance. This report provides a comprehensive analysis of China’s canned peach exports from January to April 2025, examining key metrics such as export volume, value, pricing trends, major destination markets, and domestic production hubs.

Canned baby corn, often overlooked in the canned vegetable aisle, is a versatile and nutritious ingredient that deserves more attention. These miniature, tender ears of corn are harvested early, giving them a delicate texture and mildly sweet flavor. Whether you're a busy home cook, a health-conscious eater, or an adventurous foodie, canned baby corn can be a game-changer in your kitchen.

Lychees (Litchi chinensis) are tropical fruits known for their sweet, floral flavor and juicy texture. Native to China, these small, red-skinned fruits are packed with essential nutrients, antioxidants, and health-promoting compounds. This article explores lychees' nutritional profile, potential health benefits, possible side effects, and tips for incorporating them into your diet.

Yellow peaches are known for their vibrant color, juicy texture, and sweet taste. Thanks to canning, you can enjoy this delightful fruit all year round. Canned yellow peaches are not only convenient but also versatile, making them a fantastic ingredient in both sweet and savory dishes. In this recipe article, we’ll guide you through a delicious dessert recipe using canned yellow peaches: Peach Cobbler, along with tips and variations to help you enjoy this dish in multiple ways.

The global tomato paste market is poised for a pivotal year in 2025. After two years of record-breaking output, global processed tomato production is projected to drop significantly to approximately 40.5 million metric tons, marking an 11% decline from the all-time high of 45.7 million tons in 2024. This production cut is mainly driven by strategic reductions in major producing regions—particularly China and California—in response to the market oversupply experienced in 2024 and the resulting drop in farm-gate prices.

Under the updated Chinese national standard for canned foods, swollen containers—commonly referred to as “bulging cans” or “fat cans” (胖听)—are clearly defined. A swollen can or bottle occurs when gas accumulates inside the sealed container, causing outward pressure that deforms the lid or the body. The standard requires that packaging be intact, leak-proof, and free of bulges to be deemed acceptable.

As one of the world’s leading producers of lychee, China continues to uphold its reputation for providing high-quality lychee products to international markets. This year’s harvest looks promising, offering buyers and importers an excellent opportunity to secure premium canned lychee in syrup, available in whole and broken formats, packed in convenient sizes with a delightful balance of sweetness and flavor.