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What You Need to Know…Impact of the ‘Phase One’ China–U.S. Agreement on the Fresh Produce IndustryRichard Owen of the Produce Marketing Association summarizes the expected impact of the first phase of the recent China–U.S. trade deal.	February 09, 2020 Produce Report
[Press Release] Chile to Donate Fresh Fruit to ChinaASOEX announces its intention to donate fresh fruit to Chinese healthcare workers and encourage fruit consumption as part of a healthy diet.	February 06, 2020 Produce Report
US–China Fruit Trade Set to Increase Under Phase 1 of Bilateral DealU.S. blueberries, avocados and nectarines approved for export to China while Chinese citrus, fragrant pears and jujubes approved for export to the U.S. under phase 1 of a new trade deal.	January 24, 2020 Benjamin Henry
China Permitted to Export Pears to Brazil, World’s #4 Pear ImporterChina receives permission to export pears to Brazil, one of the world’s largest importers of this fruit, a development that is expected to stimulate China’s pear sector.	January 21, 2020 Benjamin Henry
Dominican Avocados to Gain Market Access to ChinaProduce Report met with Dominican Republic representative Carlino González at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) to discuss the future of Dominican avocados in China.	January 10, 2020 Phil K
13 New Fruit Varieties Admitted to China in 2019, Total Now Over 200The past year saw 13 new fresh fruits added to China’s list of approved import varieties, bringing the total to over 200. China’s fruit imports showed a marked increase throughout 2019, a trend that can be expected to continue.	January 09, 2020 Emily F
Jiangnan Agricultural Products Smart Trading Center Under ConstructionFoundation laid for the Jiangnan Agricultural Products Smart Trading Center, a new initiative by Guangzhou Jiangnan Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Market Co. Ltd.	January 02, 2020 Tim
Argentina’s Table Grapes Formally Approved for Sale in ChinaChina’s General Administration of Customs has officially given the green light to the import of Argentinian table grapes.	December 30, 2019 Phil K
China Customs Grants Market Access to Mexican BananasChina’s General Administration of Customs formally allows entry of Mexican bananas into China, generating new competition for long-established banana exporters.	December 30, 2019 Phil K
Chilean Citrus Gains Access to Chinese MarketFive varieties of Chilean citrus have been granted access to the Chinese market, marking the culmination of speedy negotiations that began in November 2018. China is expected to become Chile’s main fruit export destination in the medium term.	December 09, 2019 Emily F