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[Press Release] PMA Fresh Summit – Still the Place To Be in OctoberThe Produce Marketing Association has now opened its 2020 Fresh Summit virtual platform for buyer previews and preliminary connections.	October 07, 2020 Produce Report
TikTok Purchase Deal: What’s in It for Walmart?Proposed TikTok deal could lead to major e-commerce gains for Walmart in the U.S.	September 30, 2020 Emily F
Chelan Fresh Gears Up for 2020 Lucy Apple HarvestU.S. grower Chelan Fresh is preparing for the second harvest of its popular new Lucy apple variety.	September 24, 2020 Emily F
Mexican Avocado Exports This Season Set for 6% GrowthU.S. demand for fresh avocados remains robust despite the COVID-19 pandemic, which is anticipated to drive the export volume of Mexican avocados in marketing year 2020/21.	September 22, 2020 Jing Zang
[Press Release] First Look at Virtual Fresh Summit ScheduleThe Produce Marketing Association has unveiled the provisional schedule for this year’s virtual Fresh Summit.	September 20, 2020 Produce Report
Walmart Pilots Drone Delivery Service in North CarolinaWalmart recently announced a new on-demand drone delivery pilot scheme in partnership with Flytrex.	September 15, 2020 Emily F
Amazon Launches New Amazon Fresh Physical Retail StoreAmazon recently opened the first of its new Amazon Fresh supermarkets in Los Angeles.	September 13, 2020 Emily F
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
US Apple Production Declines Slightly, Gala Still Top VarietyU.S. apple production is projected to be slightly lower this year, despite increasing demand.	August 24, 2020 Benjamin Henry
Suspects Detained in 1.2 Billion Yuan Nut Smuggling CaseNanjing customs authorities recently cracked a major smuggling case involving illegally imported U.S. nuts worth over 1.2 billion Chinese yuan.	August 11, 2020 Benjamin Henry