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Chinese citrus expected to gain access to the U.S. marketAfter years of evaluation and negotiation, Chinese citrus is one step closer to gaining access to the American market. The agency’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) have determined that pomelos, nanfeng honey mandarins, ponkans, sweet oranges, and satsuma mandarins from China can be safely imported into the U.S under a systematic approach to protect against the introduction of plant pests. From May 1 to July 1, 2019,。	May 12, 2019 poqmars
New Mexico Is Now Top US Pecan ProducerIn 2018, New Mexico produced 90 million pounds of pecan compared with 56 million pounds by Georgia	April 01, 2019 Tim
Washington Apples Receive $8.4 Million in Trade Mitigation FundsThe Washington Apple Commission will be receiving $8,457,600 through the USDA Agricultural Trade Promotion (ATP) Program funding. The ATP program, funded at $200 million, will develop and grow export markets to mitigate adverse effects of trade conflicts with foreign countries.	January 31, 2019 Produce Report
Emerson Cargo Solutions Builds Smarter Cold Chain ManagementA salon in Shanghai on November 22 showcased how Emerson’s GO line of loggers and trackers help to guarantee unbroken cold chain distribution. Representatives from over 50 produce companies attended the salon and praised it as an informative event.	December 11, 2018 Jing Zang
China-US Tariff Ceasefire a Hopeful Development for US Fruit ExportersThe G20 agreement leaves 90 days for China and the US to try to reach a lasting agreement that could pave the way for a return to pre-dispute trading between US fresh fruit and ag exports and Chinese importers.	December 04, 2018 Produce Report	Pear orchards along US Highway 2 near Dryden Washington. Image: Wikimedia Commons
Our Picks: Top Produce Retail Trends and Products from PMA Fresh SummitProduce Report was once again on-hand at the 2018 edition of Fresh Summit, held October 18 to 20 in Orlando, Florida, to talk to fresh produce industry leaders, identify trends and check out the newest products. As usual, we paid special attention to the Fresh Ideas Showcase.	November 12, 2018 Dan Siekman
'Romancing the Trees' with Kyle Mathison of Stemilt GrowersKyle is part of the fourth generation of Mathisons to farm the land in the Wenatchee area, with his great grandfather having planted his first apple, pear and cherry orchards there in 1914. Kyle’s father Tom Mathison founded Stemilt Growers in 1964 after becoming among the first cherry grower/packers in the United States to start employing modern cold chain practices. Tom gave Kyle the responsibility of running the pear and cherry side of Stemilt’s operation in 1969 when he was 17 years old — and he’s been “romancing the trees” ever since.	November 06, 2018 Dan Siekman	Image: Stemilt Growers
Rapid Development for Mr. Avocado as Sales Close in on 70,000 Fruits Per DayThe future looks bright for China-US joint venture Mr. Avocado as it rides surging demand for avocados in China. After only about a year and a half in business, the marketer of ripened avocados is seeing big sales growth. It is also considering adding a third avocado ripening facility in China, and is making progress in construction of an enormous new domestic China avocado growing base.	October 26, 2018 Dan Siekman
OctCLOVErfest Promo Aims to Turn Garlic into Spooky Family FunMove aside Easter eggs and jack-o’-lanterns: the US-based produce supplier I Love Produce is this year launching a novel Halloween promotional campaign with the aim to make garlic the new trend in holiday food decorating for consumers in North America. Octcloverfest encourages families to celebrate Halloween by turning whole garlic bulbs into “Monster Garlic” figurines using food-based paint and non-toxic markers.	October 23, 2018 Dan Siekman
Forecasts for China’s Tree Nut Industry in 2018/19The United States Department of Agriculture recently issued a production and trade report for China’s tree nuts for marketing year 2018/19. Produce Report analyzed the report and pulled out key highlights and takeaways.	October 14, 2018 Jing Zang