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South African Citrus Reaches China via New Shipping MethodsOn June 10, 2019, South Africa’s first-ever citrus reefer vessel destined to China pulled into Shanghai Nanhui Port. It is just the first of six reefer vessels to be scheduled for China this season. The second vessel has already departed from South Africa and is expected to reach Shanghai in late June. June 15, 2019
Jing Zang
Frozen Avocados from Kenya Achieve China Market AccessAccording to a June 5 report published by the General Administration of Customs of the People’s Republic of China, frozen avocados from Kenya meeting the agreed phytosanitary requirements are now permissible for import into China. June 06, 2019
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Southern Hemisphere Citrus Growers Playing an Increasingly Prominent RoleProduce Report Lecture: María del Pilar Arévalo of San Miguel discusses the increasingly important role of southern hemisphere countries in the global citrus sector May 21, 2019
Andrew
South Africa's First Citrus Reefer Vessel to China Makes HistoryAccording to industry insiders from South Africa and China, shipments of South African citrus via reefer vessels are very likely to be rolled out shortly and are expected to change the way South African citrus arrives in China. May 20, 2019
Jing Zang
Here Are Five African Countries That May Someday Supply Avocados to ChinaAside from Kenya, the African countries to pay attention to in relation to potentially exporting avocados to China are South Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe, says Zac Bard, Executive Manager of Westfalia Fruit Africa. March 28, 2019
Dan Siekman

Packing Westfalia avocados in South Africa. Image: Westfalia Fruit
Kenya Closes in on Market Access in China for AvocadosChinese phytosanitary officials are expected to visit Kenya this April in order to conduct training and inspections of avocado packing facilities.The visit is likely to pave the way for Kenyan avocados to be added later this year to China’s list of permissible imported fruits. February 18, 2019
Dan Siekman
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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South African grapes to expand in China as production bounces backSATI’s first crop estimates for the 2018/2019 season suggest production recovery in South Africa’s major grape growing areas. December 08, 2018
Sevan Golnazarian
South African Table Grape Industry 1 st Crop Estimate for 2018/2019 seasonSouth African Table Grape Industry 1 st Crop Estimate for 2018/2019 season October 21, 2018
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SANLUCAR CELEBRATES ITS 10 YEARS OF PRESENCE IN TUNISIAThe company, which is committed to taste in harmony with people and nature, has found the best conditions for this in Tunisia October 09, 2018
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