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War To Wreak Havoc on Ukrainian Grain Production, Impacts Felt GloballyThe conflict in Ukraine is expected to cause one-third of the normal level of crops to go unplanted this year.	March 22, 2022 Produce Report
[Press Release] Oregon State Researchers Make Key Advance in Turning Apple Waste Into Packaging MaterialResearchers at Oregon State University have reported a breakthrough in converting apple waste into environmentally friendly packaging material.	February 22, 2022 Produce Report
Fruit Day and Beyond Meat Offer Something Different for Chinese New YearBeyond Meat products were retailed at eight City Shop supermarkets in Shanghai during the recent Chinese New Year holiday.	February 16, 2022 Tim
China and Myanmar Resume Border TradeOn Jan. 17, the first trucks of bananas and sugarcane from Myanmar entered China via the newly reopened Zhangfeng–Lweje border crossing.	January 23, 2022 Tim
China–Myanmar Border Ports Begin Reopening on Trial BasisThe ports of Wanding and Qingshuihe on the Myanmar–China border resumed customs operations on Nov. 26.	December 07, 2021 Emily F
Sam’s Club China Hits 4 Million MembersAs the paid membership store model gains traction in China, Sam’s Club has exceeded 4 million subscribed members.	November 28, 2021 Philip K
From Rapid Expansion to 80% Layoffs: Nice Tuan’s Year of ExtremesCommunity group-buying platform Nice Tuan has made massive staff cuts after rapid expansion earlier this year.	November 25, 2021 Emily F
Fresh Produce E-Commerce Platform Dailuobo Ceases OperationsChinese fresh food e-commerce app Dailuobo has announced its closure, with parent company Caicai filing for bankruptcy.	October 25, 2021 Emily F
Last China–Myanmar Border Crossing Closes to TradeQingshuihe Port, the last remaining China–Myanmar border crossing open to trade, has now been closed as of Oct. 6.	October 14, 2021 Emily F
Yonghui Superstores CEO Unveils New Direction as Digital PlatformYonghui Superstores’ incoming CEO Li Songfeng has announced the company’s intended pivot to become an omnichannel digital retail platform.	September 16, 2021 Emily F