Due to steady rainfall and good sunlight last year, the fruit is cheaper, juicier and naturally sweeter. Sunshine Group marketing communications senior manager Bryan Wong said mandarins are about 9% cheaper on average this Chinese New Year due to a bumper crop. “Our mandarins are imported from Yongchun in China, and the quality is better this year with higher juice content. Chloe Koay, a business development manager for a fresh fruit importer and distributor, said this year’s mandarins are sweeter due to good growing conditions. Chloe Koay, a business development manager for a fresh fruit importer and distributor, said this year’s mandarins are sweeter due to good growing conditions.
Source: The Star February 09, 2026 02:05 UTC