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Philippine Hass Avocados Approved for Import, Dole Likely to DominatePhilippine Hass avocados were officially approved for import into China on Nov. 29. Dole Philippines looks likely to become the sole exporter of avocados to the Chinese market.	December 05, 2019 Emily F
China Updates Market Access List, Adding 10 New Fresh FruitsOn Nov. 13, China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) released an update announcing ten new fresh fruit varieties that have been approved for import to China, along with their countries of origin.	November 17, 2019 Emily F
4 New Cambodian Banana Plantations Approved for Export to ChinaThe General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) recently greenlit four new Cambodian plantations to export their bananas to the Chinese market. The Beijing Capital Agribusiness Group (CAG) has recently announced their intentions to invest US $30 million to buy land in Cambodia for banana planting, signalling good growth potential for Cambodia’s banana industry and export to China.	November 05, 2019 Emily F
[Press Release] World Citrus Organization Officially LaunchedThe Spanish Ministry of Agriculture and the Region of Murcia showed their support for the World Citrus Organization in its official presentation at Fruit Attraction 2019	October 23, 2019 Produce Report
Shanghai Yechen First to Import Frozen Durians from MalaysiaThe first shipment of frozen whole Malaysian durians to be imported via China’s approved channel arrived in early July	August 26, 2019 Tim
Vietnam Warns Fruit Farmers on China Export ComplianceVietnam’s Department of Agriculture is urging the nation’s fruit growers and exporters to improve the quality of fruit bound for export to China in order to maintain market access.	August 20, 2019 Dan Siekman
3000% Increase in Mexican Pecan Exports to ChinaAt the recent China International Tree Nuts Conference, Carlos Aldeco Reyes Retana of Sinomex Agrosolutions discussed the Mexican pecan industry and the impact of the ongoing U.S.–China trade war	August 12, 2019 Andrew
[Press Release] Freshfel Offers Solutions to Tackle SPS BarriersFreshfel Europe offers solutions to urgently tackle SPS barriers to third-country markets for European fruit and vegetable exports at European Commission meeting	August 07, 2019 Produce Report
Laotian Watermelons Receive Formal China Market AccessChina’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) announced on July 4 that watermelons from Laos conforming to phytosanitary protocols can now be imported into China—adding a new source for watermelons during China’s off-season.	July 21, 2019 Dan Siekman
Turkish Cherry Exporters Have High Hopes for ChinaThe first shipment to China from this year’s Turkish cherry season was reportedly sent out from the city of Afyonkarahisar in western Turkey’s Afyon province on June 27. With recent news that Turkish cherries exported to China will no longer be required to undergo cold treatment, and US-China trade tensions reducing volumes and raising prices of US cherries in China, representatives from the fruit industry and government in Turkey have high expectations for the development of the China market in this and coming seasons.	July 10, 2019 Dan Siekman