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Australia Considers Approving GM Purple Tomatoes for SaleNorfolk Healthy Produce has applied for approval to grow and sell its genetically modified purple tomatoes in Australia, potentially entering the market next year.	June 29, 2025 Roy G
Philippines Aims To Plant 50 Million Coconut Trees by 2026In a bid to reclaim its status as the world’s top coconut producer, the Philippines is accelerating its effort to plant 100 million coconut trees by 2028.	June 29, 2025 Roy G
US Tariffs Drive Peru’s Blueberry Exports Toward ChinaU.S. tariffs on Peruvian goods are shifting blueberry exports toward China, as Peru seeks new markets in Asia and beyond.	June 19, 2025 Roy G
Vietnam Hosts Seminar on Durian Industry ChallengesOn June 10, Vietnamese media outlet Tien Phong hosted a seminar on the sustainable development of the durian industry, with a particular focus on food safety.	June 11, 2025 Jing Zang
China Releases Phytosanitary Rules for Fresh Colombian Bananas and LimesOn May 26, China’s General Administration of Customs published its phytosanitary requirements for fresh bananas and Tahiti limes from Colombia.	June 11, 2025 Jing Zang
Dutch Apples Granted China Market AccessChina’s General Administration of Customs has announced that fresh Dutch apples meeting the stipulated phytosanitary requirements are eligible for import.	June 07, 2025 Jing Zang
Vietnam Links Excessive Cadmium in Durians to Korean FertilizersVinacam Group has urged the Vietnamese government to investigate excessive cadmium levels in durians, allegedly linked to South Korean fertilizers.	June 05, 2025 Jing Zang
China Approves Codes for 829 Vietnamese Durian Orchards and 131 Packaging FacilitiesChina’s General Administration of Customs has recently approved codes for 829 Vietnamese durian orchards and 131 packaging facilities.	May 28, 2025 Jing Zang
China and US Agree to Major Tariff ReductionsChina and the United States have agreed to substantially reduce tariffs on each other’s goods — including suspending those on many types of nuts — and establish ongoing trade consultations.	May 25, 2025 Roy G
Frutas de Chile Participates in 20th Anniversary Annual Meeting of China–Chile Business CouncilRepresentatives of Frutas de Chile were honored to attend the 20th Anniversary Annual Meeting of the China–Chile Business Council.	May 19, 2025 Jing Zang