Agreements on 41 projects with a total investment of 37 billion yuan ($5.53 billion) were signed during the first China Shandong International Apple Festival on Oct 27-29.
The event included a series of activities showcasing China's booming apple industry and aimed to promote exchange and cooperation among major apple production areas from across the country.
An exhibition was held covering an area of nearly 20,000 square meters and featuring 904 exhibition booths.