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[Press Release] PMA Foodservice: Delivered Brings So Much More Than Food to the TableThe first ever Foodservice: Delivered virtual conference on July 20–24 attracted over 3,000 participants from 42 countries.	July 26, 2020 Produce Report
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
Californian Agriculture Suffers Under the PandemicCalifornia’s agricultural sector witnesses massive losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.	July 12, 2020 Benjamin Henry
Interview: Chile’s Cerasus Supplies US Cherries to ChinaGiddings Fruit of Chile is marketing Oregon and Washington cherries in China this season under its Cerasus brand. We interviewed Gonzalo Matamala to find out more about their U.S. cherries program and get the most recent updates on the tariff situation for U.S. cherries in China.	July 09, 2020 Dan Siekman	The Cerasus USA team
September/October Key Period for US Blueberries in ChinaUSDA report predicts that September and October will prove to be the optimum months for U.S. blueberry exports to China.	July 09, 2020 Jing Zang
2019/20 Global Table Grape Production Rises on China’s Rebounding SupplyGlobal production of fresh table grapes in marketing year 2019/20 is expected to reach 23.4 million tons, with China’s harvest in particular bouncing back from last year’s severe frosts.	July 05, 2020 Jing Zang
US Representative Proposes New Bill to Block Chinese Citrus ImportsU.S. politician Greg Steube has proposed the “U.S. Citrus Protection Act” to ban recently approved citrus imports from China.	July 01, 2020 Emily F
Chinese Customs Demand Exporters Sign Coronavirus-Free GuaranteesFood exporters to China are being asked by Chinese customs to sign certifications guaranteeing that their products are free from SARS-CoV-2.	June 30, 2020 Benjamin Henry
Season’s First Air Shipment of Northwest Cherries Reaches ChinaThis season’s first air shipment of Northwest cherries arrived in Shanghai on June 5, with further direct charter flights scheduled.	June 10, 2020 Jing Zang
US Blueberries Approved for Import into ChinaBlueberries produced in 11 U.S. states are now allowed to enter China.	May 18, 2020 Jing Zang