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Fresh Zambian Blueberries Approved for Import into ChinaFresh blueberries originating from Zambia’s Chisamba region are now permissible for import into China by either air or sea. September 10, 2020
Jing Zang
Air Freight Cost for Australian Cherries Doubles, Even With SubsidiesOwing to logistical issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian cherry exporters are facing much higher freight costs than before. September 09, 2020
Benjamin Henry
Guangxi Customs Destroys More Smuggled Durians, 5 Suspects ArrestedCustoms officials in Guangxi province recently confiscated and destroyed over 49 tons of smuggled durians, the largest batch this year. September 07, 2020
Benjamin Henry
Chilean Cherry Exports Expected to Hit Record High Next SeasonAccording to a recent USDA report, Chile’s cherry exports are forecast to see 13% year-on-year growth in marketing year 2020/21, reaching 259,000 tons. September 06, 2020
Jing Zang
China’s Fruit Import/Export Statistics for First Half of 2020 ReleasedIn the first half of 2020, China imported 3.64 million tons of fruit valued at $6.33 billion and exported 1.35 million tons valued at $1.98 billion, year-on-year changes of −8%, +14%, +24% and +25%, respectively. September 03, 2020
Jing Zang
Hainanese Durian Trees Bear Fruit for Second Consecutive YearTest-grown durian trees in Hainan have borne fruit for the second year in a row, representing encouraging news for local growers. September 02, 2020
Benjamin Henry
Thailand Tightens Pesticide Residue Rules for Fresh Produce ImportsOn July 16, 2020, the Thai Food and Drug Administration issued revised pesticide residue monitoring measures for fresh produce items, which came into force on Aug. 1, 2020. September 01, 2020
Jing Zang
Shine Muscat Grapes Become Ubiquitous in ChinaFollowing rapid expansion, the Shine Muscat grape variety is predicted to account for 10% of China’s grape-growing area in 2020. August 31, 2020
Emily F
China Customs Destroys 19 Tons of Smuggled DuriansCustoms authorities in China’s Guangxi province recently destroyed 18.88 tons of smuggled durians of unknown origin with an estimated value of $43,500. August 30, 2020
Jing Zang
Taiwan Becomes Sixth Largest Export Market for US CherriesBetween April 2019 and March 2020, cherry imports into Taiwan totaled 11,199 metric tons, with 7,984 tons (71%) originating from the U.S. August 27, 2020
Jing Zang

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