International Apple Festival held in China
Yantai is China's largest production and processing base of Red Fuji apples. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
The Yantai apple was introduced in 1871 by American missionaries and now boasts over 100 varieties. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
Workers load picked apples onto a tractor in a massive orchard in Yantai. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
The Yantai apple brand hit 14.5 billion yuan ($2.16 billion) in 2020 and is exported to over 30 countries. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
Workers pick apples in a massive orchard in Yantai. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
This year's festival is focusing on the industrial train of the apple economy. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
Picked apples are sorted at a collection depot. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
Workers sort apples at a collection depot. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
Picked apples are sorted at a collection depot in a massive orchard. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI
Ripe apples hang on trees in a massive orchard in Yantai. Photo by Stephen Shaver/UPI