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COVID-19 Headwinds Lead Freshippo To Cut ValuationChinese supermarket chain Freshippo has cut its fundraising valuation from $10 billion to $6 billion, driven by COVID-19 restrictions such as the recent Shanghai lockdown.	July 25, 2022 Produce Report
World Bank: Cambodian Ag Exports Face Headwinds, Fresh Produce to China a Bright SpotA recent World Bank report predicts that Cambodian agricultural exports to China will continue to increase under the new Cambodia–China FTA, despite some challenges.	July 20, 2022 Produce Report
China–Myanmar Border Crossings Start To ReopenWith the Golden Triangle channel of the Ruili–Muse crossing now open, negotiations are underway for the further reopening of the China–Myanmar border.	May 30, 2022 Roy G
260,000 TEU of Containers To Be Released From Shanghai PortAfter nearly two months of lockdowns, a huge backlog of containers at the Port of Shanghai is due to be released over the summer.	May 25, 2022 Roy G
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