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ClemenGold Mandarins Gain Traction at Xianfeng StoresA strong reputation earned in previous years and attractive prices this season are helping ClemenGold mandarins enjoy high repeat purchase rates at Xianfeng stores across China.	September 14, 2021 Jing Zang
Relaxed Protocol for South African Lemon Exports to China Takes EffectChina’s revised protocol loosening the rules for South African lemon exports to China came into effect on Aug. 31.	September 09, 2021 Emily C
Banner Year in China for South African Apples, YOY Exports Nearly DoubleThrough week 33, South Africa’s exports of apples to China for the 2021 season stood at just over 10,000 tons, a 93% year-on-year increase.	September 08, 2021 Dan Siekman
Cyberattack Disrupts South African PortsForecasts for South Africa’s citrus season have been cut following setbacks caused by the pandemic, civil unrest and a recent cyberattack.	August 03, 2021 Emily C
South Africa’s Citrus Sector Suffers Amid Violent ProtestsThe recent violent protests in South Africa in support of jailed former President Jacob Zuma have severely affected the country’s citrus exports during peak season.	July 19, 2021 Jing Zang
Pagoda and Hortgro Stage South African Apple Retail Promotions in ChinaOn July 4, industry association Hortgro Pome and fruit retailer Pagoda teamed up to hold a tasting event for Pagoda’s Newton brand of South African Fuji apples.	July 07, 2021 Dan Siekman
South African Lemon Export Requirements to China RelaxedA revised protocol is set to loosen the rules for South African lemon exports to China. South Africa expects to ship 25,000 metric tons of lemons to China by 2024.	July 01, 2021 Emily C
2020/21 Global Table Grape Exports Expected To Hit Record HighAccording to a recent USDA report, the global table grape industry looks set to see a successful season in marketing year 2020/21, with bumper harvests in China, Peru and South Africa.	June 18, 2021 Jing Zang
Fruit Day and Hortgro Partner To Promote South African Apples in ChinaIf current trends hold, 2021 is shaping up to be a record season for South Africa’s apple exports to China. Through week 21, the cumulative export volume was more than double that at the same point last season.	June 14, 2021 Dan Siekman
2020–2021 Blueberry Yearbook Reveals Southern Hemisphere Export DataThe recently published 2020–2021 Blueberry Yearbook shows that Peru continues to lead Southern Hemisphere blueberry exports.	June 10, 2021 Emily F