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China Market Barriers Push US Cherries to Hong Kong and VietnamTrade barriers have sharply reduced China’s imports of U.S. cherries, with supplies being redirected to Hong Kong and Vietnam.	July 29, 2025 Roy G
Del Monte Foods Files for Chapter 11 BankruptcyDel Monte Foods, the U.S. subsidiary of Del Monte Pacific Limited, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on July 1 owing to declining demand and rising steel tariffs.	July 21, 2025 Roy G
US Tariffs Drive Peru’s Blueberry Exports Toward ChinaU.S. tariffs on Peruvian goods are shifting blueberry exports toward China, as Peru seeks new markets in Asia and beyond.	June 19, 2025 Roy G
China Remains Vietnam’s Top Fruit and Vegetable Supplier in 2024China maintained its position as Vietnam’s leading fruit and vegetable supplier in 2024, accounting for 41% of the country’s total import value.	June 12, 2025 Jing Zang
China and US Agree to Major Tariff ReductionsChina and the United States have agreed to substantially reduce tariffs on each other’s goods — including suspending those on many types of nuts — and establish ongoing trade consultations.	May 25, 2025 Roy G
Coconut Prices Hit Record Highs in Vietnam, Philippines and ThailandCoconut prices in Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand have reached record highs due to climate change, pest infestations and disruptions to global supply chains.	May 14, 2025 Roy G
Chinese Walnuts in Demand as Chilean Exports DeclineChinese walnuts are becoming increasingly popular, especially in Europe, as Chilean exports decline and global prices remain high.	April 29, 2025 Roy G
SHAFFE Urges Trump To Avoid Fruit TariffsThe Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters has urged Trump to exempt fresh fruits from the recently announced tariffs, warning of higher prices, health risks and global trade disruption.	April 22, 2025 Andrew
Vietnam’s Durian Exports to China Plunge Amid Tightened InspectionsVietnam’s durian exports to China have fallen sharply owing to stricter inspections and new regulations, putting pressure on the country’s export targets.	March 23, 2025 Roy G
Global Pecan Supply Tightens as Production Falls Short of ExpectationsPoor weather in Mexico and the United States has reduced pecan production, while proposed U.S. tariffs threaten to disrupt supply and trade dynamics.	March 19, 2025 Roy G