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[Press Release] PMA Welcomes New US Dietary Guidelines for AmericansThe Produce Marketing Association has welcomed the recent publication of new science-based dietary guidelines for Americans of all ages.	January 05, 2021 Produce Report
China Approved 10 Fruits for Import in 2020 Amid Slowing Import GrowthIn 2020, China Customs granted market access to 10 new fruit items from seven countries, including Argentinian and Chilean citrus, Cambodian mangos and U.S. avocados and blueberries.	January 04, 2021 Philip K
China Reduces Tariffs on Selected Fruit Imports From Jan. 1China has issued a new round of tariff reductions for fruit imports in 2021.	December 30, 2020 Philip K
Vietnam Pursues China Market as Durian Exports FallVietnam seeks formal approval to export durians to China as total exports suffer.	December 30, 2020 Philip K
[Press Release] SHAFFE Announces Key Areas for Southern Hemisphere ExportersThe Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters closes 2020 with its virtual North America meeting and reflects on priority areas for assisting Southern Hemisphere exporters in 2021.	December 28, 2020 Produce Report
China–US Trade Deal: Agricultural Quarantine Protocols CompleteChina’s General Administration of Customs has completed quarantine protocols for the phase 1 trade deal between China and the U.S., allowing for the import of U.S. agricultural products.	December 15, 2020 Emily F
Freshfel Europe Urges UK and EU To Conclude Trade NegotiationsFreshfel Europe is urging a swift conclusion to post-Brexit negotiations to minimize port congestion and trade disruptions from January 2021.	December 13, 2020 Emily F
Interpoma Connects 2020 Proves a Resounding SuccessThe first ever digital edition of Interpoma saw a range of presentations covering a diverse spectrum of topics relevant to the apple industry.	December 09, 2020 Produce Report
Shanghai’s Pudong Airport Strengthens Cargo Disinfection MeasuresInspections have been suspended at Pudong Airport’s cargo zone to ramp up safety measures after two workers apparently contracted COVID-19 from a cargo container.	November 27, 2020 Emily F
China Strengthens Disinfection Measures for Imported Cold FoodsThe Chinese government has announced a new plan to prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2 on imported cold-chain foods through strengthened detection and disinfection measures.	November 13, 2020 Emily F