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China Approved 10 Fruits for Import in 2020 Amid Slowing Import Growth In 2020, China Customs granted market access to 10 new fruit items from seven countries, including Argentinian and Chilean citrus, Cambodian mangos and U.S. avocados and blueberries.	January 04, 2021 Philip K
Cherries From Chile 2020/21 Campaign Focuses on Daily Consumption This season’s Cherries from Chile promotional campaign is focusing on encouraging the consumption of Chilean cherries not only during festivities but also at various meal occasions throughout the day.	January 05, 2021 Dan Siekman	A key visual highlighting morning consumption of fresh cherries from Chile.
[Press Release] PMA Welcomes New US Dietary Guidelines for Americans The Produce Marketing Association has welcomed the recent publication of new science-based dietary guidelines for Americans of all ages.	January 05, 2021 Produce Report
UN Declares 2021 International Year of Fruits and Vegetables The U.N. has declared 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, with a focus on global nutrition and improving food systems.	January 07, 2021 Emily F
China Customs Busts 660-Million-Yuan Durian Smuggling Ring Customs authorities in Nanning and Guangzhou made several arrests during a Jan. 1 raid on three durian smuggling gangs.	January 11, 2021 Emily F
JD.com Opens Six 7Fresh Markets in Two Weeks JD.com subsidiary 7Fresh opens supermarkets in six new locations in less than one month.	January 12, 2021 Philip K
Cherries Top Chinese Web Searches, Prices ‘Slashed in Half’ Sales of cherries in China are currently seeing a huge upsurge fueled by social media trends and lower prices.	January 13, 2021 Emily F
Sea Freight Prices Skyrocket, Chinese Exporters Feeling the Pressure High offshore exchange rates and skyrocketing shipping prices are putting pressure on Chinese exporters.	January 14, 2021 Emily F
Nutrients Found in Grapes May Be Beneficial Against COVID-19 Recent scientific research suggests that vitamin K and flavonoids present in grapes may play beneficial roles against COVID-19.	January 15, 2021 Andrew
China Updates List of Permitted Grain Exporters as Shortages Loom As countries stockpile grains in fear of increased trade restrictions, China expands its list of countries from which grain imports are permitted.	January 18, 2021 Philip K