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2019 SOUTH AFRICAN MACADAMIA INDUSTRY CROP OUTLOOKThe 2018 South African macadamia crop ended on a positive note with a record crop of 56 550 tonnes of inshell macadamias (measured at 1.5% kernel moisture content). This is approximately 4 000 tonnes higher than the previous estimate that was issued in September. The demand for macadamias remained strong and the kernel market in particular showed great appetite for these high-valued nuts. Approximately 67% of the South African crop was processed to kernel and the remaining 33% exported as inshell. February 01, 2019
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China-US Tariff Ceasefire a Hopeful Development for US Fruit ExportersThe G20 agreement leaves 90 days for China and the US to try to reach a lasting agreement that could pave the way for a return to pre-dispute trading between US fresh fruit and ag exports and Chinese importers. December 04, 2018
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Pear orchards along US Highway 2 near Dryden Washington. Image: Wikimedia Commons

Besana Strengthens Its Presence in ChinaBesana Strengthens Its Presence in China November 30, 2018
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China Green Week, Horti China Bring Together Fresh Produce Industry in ShanghaiChina Green Week, a leading trade show in China for both the domestic and international fresh produce and horticultural industries, concluded in Shanghai today to praise from exhibitors and visitors. November 23, 2018
Dan Siekman
Forecasts for China’s Tree Nut Industry in 2018/19The United States Department of Agriculture recently issued a production and trade report for China’s tree nuts for marketing year 2018/19. Produce Report analyzed the report and pulled out key highlights and takeaways. October 14, 2018
Jing Zang
Global Walnut Consumption Has Softened Its Robust GrowthGlobal Walnut Consumption Has Softened Its Robust Growth October 09, 2018
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Produce Products Suffer on Both Sides as Trade War IntensifiesPresident Trump proposes tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods. As China prepares to retaliate, the US threatens a potential third round of import tax hikes. Meanwhile, fruit and vegetable products on both sides are caught in the crossfire. September 20, 2018
Sevan Golnazarian
UPDATED 2018 SOUTH AFRICAN MACADAMIA CROP FORECASTUPDATED 2018 SOUTH AFRICAN MACADAMIA CROP FORECAST September 12, 2018
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A Promising Future Expected for South African PecansAt the recent China International Tree Nuts Conference, Alfonso Visser, CEO of Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts and SA Pecans, discussed the South African pecan industry and its plans to further increase production and exports to China August 23, 2018
Andrew
China to Produce Half of Global Macadamia Crop by 2022China's national macadamia production is predicted to reach 190,000 tons nut-in-shell by 2022—about half the predicted global total. But the there are still a lot of issues with quality. August 21, 2018
Dan Siekman

Macadamia seedlings growing in Yunnan province, China. Image: Sino-Australian Agricultural Technology Development Company

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