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Hema Opens 21 New Stores This DecemberThe Hema chain is opening 21 new stores in China in December, with more than 90% of them being Hema Fresh outlets.	December 22, 2020 Emily F
Shanghai Shangshu-Yonghui Fresh Food Co. Files for BankruptcyWith 859 million yuan of debt, Shanghai Shangshu-Yonghui Fresh Food Co. has filed for bankruptcy and liquidation.	December 15, 2020 Emily F
China–US Trade Deal: Agricultural Quarantine Protocols CompleteChina’s General Administration of Customs has completed quarantine protocols for the phase 1 trade deal between China and the U.S., allowing for the import of U.S. agricultural products.	December 15, 2020 Emily F
Shanghai’s Pudong Airport Strengthens Cargo Disinfection MeasuresInspections have been suspended at Pudong Airport’s cargo zone to ramp up safety measures after two workers apparently contracted COVID-19 from a cargo container.	November 27, 2020 Emily F
International Freight Costs Soar as Container Shortage Takes Its TollGlobal sea freight prices have risen steeply as major Chinese ports face a shortage of containers for outbound goods.	November 26, 2020 Emily F
[Press Release] Asia Fruit Awards: Winners AnnouncedT&G Global, Euro-Atlantic, JD Fresh and Noel Shield win the 2020 Asia Fruit Awards.	November 23, 2020 Produce Report
China Strengthens Disinfection Measures for Imported Cold FoodsThe Chinese government has announced a new plan to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 on imported cold-chain foods through strengthened detection and disinfection measures.	November 13, 2020 Emily F
Mexican Sorghum Officially Gains Market Access to ChinaMexican sorghum was approved for export to China in an official signing ceremony on Oct. 29.	November 02, 2020 Emily F
Shanghai Yiguo E-commerce Files for Voluntary BankruptcyShanghai Yiguo E-commerce and its two main subsidiaries have filed for bankruptcy and restructuring.	October 23, 2020 Emily F
[Press Release] Trackerfresh and Copefrut Sign Multiyear IT Cooperation AgreementTrackerfresh and Copefrut have entered into a cooperation agreement to support Copefrut’s business expansion into China with its Chilean cherries.	October 21, 2020 Produce Report