Japan

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[Press Release] First Zespri Kiwifruit Charter Vessel Sails for JapanZespri’s first charter vessel of the season has left the Port of Tauranga bound for Japan.	March 23, 2022 Produce Report
China’s Strawberry Industry Booms With New ‘Fendai’ VarietyThe new pink Fendai strawberry variety recently debuted in China and is expected to bolster the local strawberry market.	March 03, 2022 Philip K
New Grape Varieties Bred From Shine Muscat Grown in AustraliaSeven new grape cultivars bearing the excellent genes of the Shine Muscat variety have been grown in Australia and are set to come into commercial production in 2022.	September 23, 2021 Jing Zang
US Northwest Cherry Exports to China Expected to DoubleTotal cherry production in the U.S. Northwest is forecast to reach 22.4 million boxes this year, with exports to China expected to double.	June 21, 2021 Emily C
Japan Bans Export of Fruit and Vegetable SeedlingsWith Japan’s new law change, Chinese growers will no longer be able to rely on bringing in new varieties from Japan.	April 15, 2021 Emily F
Japanese Sun Fuji Apples Selling for 60 Yuan Apiece in ChinaThe premium Japanese Sun Fuji apple variety has recently hit the shelves in China, commanding an impressive price of 60 yuan ($9.30) each.	January 24, 2021 Emily F
Hong Kong Customs Apprehends 22 Suspects in Fruit Smuggling CaseHong Kong customs authorities recently busted a smuggling case involving HK$20 million ($2.6 million) of high-end fruit and meat.	October 28, 2020 Benjamin Henry
Philippine Banana Exports Down 10%, Chinese Demand DeclinesPhilippine banana exports have fallen by 10% in terms of value in the first seven months of 2020, with the Chinese market showing the greatest decline.	October 19, 2020 Emily F
Guangdong’s Lychee Exports See Substantial Growth This YearBy June, China’s Guangdong province had exported approximately 4,000 tons of lychees in 2020, corresponding to a 20% year-on-year increase.	July 26, 2020 Jing Zang
2019 Taiwan Fruit Import and Export Statistics Released, Exports to Mainland China Up 43%Recently released data from Taiwan’s Council of Agriculture reveal that in 2019 mainland China remained Taiwan’s most important non-domestic market, accounting for approximately 80% of the island’s total fruit exports.	March 12, 2020 Jing Zang