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Hong Kong Customs Apprehends 22 Suspects in Fruit Smuggling CaseHong Kong customs authorities recently busted a smuggling case involving HK$20 million ($2.6 million) of high-end fruit and meat. October 28, 2020
Benjamin Henry
Beyond COVID: PMA Examines Global Produce Opportunities and ChallengesPMA Fresh Summit, North America’s largest fresh produce industry exhibition, went virtual for its 2020 edition on Oct. 13–15, including an online informational session exploring global challenges and opportunities in the sector. October 22, 2020
Dan Siekman
China and Cambodia Officially Sign Free Trade AgreementOn Oct. 12, China and Cambodia signed a free trade agreement covering 340 products and multiple sectors. October 14, 2020
Emily F
PMA Town Hall: The Future of Global Produce ConsumptionOn Sept. 30, the Produce Marketing Association held a virtual town hall event to discuss five global shifts in produce consumption. October 12, 2020
Emily F
China and EU Sign Landmark Geographical Indications AgreementAfter eight years of negotiations, the European Union and China have finally signed a bilateral geographical indications agreement to protect regional products from both markets. September 18, 2020
Benjamin Henry
[Press Release] Governments Urged To Support ePhyto To Aid Global AgribusinessThe IPPC ePhyto Industry Advisory Group has called on governments to support the adoption of ePhyto to facilitate the international trade of agricultural products. September 10, 2020
Produce Report
Fresh Zambian Blueberries Approved for Import into ChinaFresh blueberries originating from Zambia’s Chisamba region are now permissible for import into China by either air or sea. September 10, 2020
Jing Zang
Air Freight Cost for Australian Cherries Doubles, Even With SubsidiesOwing to logistical issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian cherry exporters are facing much higher freight costs than before. September 09, 2020
Benjamin Henry
Guangxi Customs Destroys More Smuggled Durians, 5 Suspects ArrestedCustoms officials in Guangxi province recently confiscated and destroyed over 49 tons of smuggled durians, the largest batch this year. September 07, 2020
Benjamin Henry
Thailand Tightens Pesticide Residue Rules for Fresh Produce ImportsOn July 16, 2020, the Thai Food and Drug Administration issued revised pesticide residue monitoring measures for fresh produce items, which came into force on Aug. 1, 2020. September 01, 2020
Jing Zang

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