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Is Yunnan’s Prizewinning Apple a Copycat?Shenzhen SVM Variety Management and New Zealand’s Prevar Ltd. are pursuing legal action against the alleged infringement and misappropriation of their plant breeders’ rights for the PremA280 apple variety.	July 23, 2021 Emily C
Pandemic Grinds China–Myanmar Trade to a HaltA recent spike in COVID-19 cases has forced the closure of border crossings between China and Myanmar, stranding cargo trucks loaded with expiring fruit.	July 21, 2021 Emily C
Peruvian Blueberry Exports to China Forecast To Grow 111% This SeasonPeru is expected to export over 30,000 tons of blueberries to China this season, a year-on-year increase of 111%.	July 19, 2021 Emily F
Market Downturn for China’s Domestic ApplesMarket prices for China’s early-season apple varieties have displayed a downward trend over the last month.	July 16, 2021 Jing Zang
China’s 2021/22 Cherry Imports Forecast To Fall 11%According to a recent USDA report, China’s cherry imports are expected to show a year-on-year decrease of 11% in marketing year 2021/22 owing to a smaller Chilean cherry crop.	July 13, 2021 Jing Zang
Auchan’s China Stores Rebrand as RT-MartChanges are abound for Sun Art Retail stores following Alibaba’s acquisition of a major stake in the company, including e-commerce expansion and a greater focus on fresh food.	July 13, 2021 Emily C
From Baijiu to Kiwifruit: China Shenshan Orchard Holdings Goes PublicOn July 5, China Shenshan Orchard Holdings launched its IPO on the Singapore Exchange, becoming China’s first kiwifruit producer to achieve a public main board listing.	July 12, 2021 Emily F
Zespri’s Approach to Unlicensed Kiwifruit Falls ThroughA proposition to commercialize unlicensed SunGold kiwifruit grown in China has failed to garner sufficient support from New Zealand’s growers, despite 70.5% of respondents voting in favor.	July 08, 2021 Emily C
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
Dingdong Maicai Share Price Surges, Market Value Surpasses $9.8 BillionDingdong Maicai’s share price has soared following the company’s New York Stock Exchange listing on June 29.	July 06, 2021 Emily F