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Canada-Chile Cooperation Lifts Exports of B.C. Cherries to ChinaAt PMA’s 2018 Fresh Summit Convention & Expo held in Orlando, Produce Report spoke with Global Fruit, a leading cherry exporter in Canada, to explore the reasons behind its satisfactory performance in China for this season.	November 20, 2018 Jing Zang
New Requirements for Fresh Produce Exports to CanadaNew Requirements for Fresh Produce Exports to Canada	November 15, 2018 Andrew D
Sutherland’s Canadian cherry production to increase by 400%Sutherland’s Canadian cherry production to increase by 400%	November 14, 2018 Andrew D	Partners and founders of Sutherland SA Produce: Clive Sutherland, President and CEO, and Rick Chong, Director of Sales
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
Produce Products Suffer on Both Sides as Trade War IntensifiesPresident Trump proposes tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods. As China prepares to retaliate, the US threatens a potential third round of import tax hikes. Meanwhile, fruit and vegetable products on both sides are caught in the crossfire.	September 20, 2018 Sevan Golnazarian
Fresh Summit adds Leslie Odom Jr., Experience Extensions to agendaNewark, Del. – The Fresh Summit agenda is expanding, adding award-winning actor and musician Leslie Odom, Jr.’s big voice on a big topic and new Experience Extensions to the schedule Oct. 18-20 in Orlando, Florida, USA.	September 20, 2018 Mabel