Beijing's sudden import ban leaves Taiwanese pomelo growers scrambling

China's citrus fruit ban in August came right ahead of the annual pomelo harvest in Taiwan. PHOTO: MADOU FARMERS' ASSOCIATION
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Pomelo essential oil. Pomelo body wash. Dried pomelo peel. And pomelo jam.

These are just some of the processed pomelo products the Madou Farmers' Association in Taiwan has been busy churning out in the past two months.

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