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China’s Fruit Imports Likely To Set New Record in 2021China imported $8.25 billion of fruit in the first half of 2021, making the import value for the whole year very likely to surpass last year’s $10.26 billion.	August 03, 2021 Jing Zang
Cyberattack Disrupts South African PortsForecasts for South Africa’s citrus season have been cut following setbacks caused by the pandemic, civil unrest and a recent cyberattack.	August 03, 2021 Emily C
[Press Release] This Pie Takes the $10,000 Prize: America’s Best Blueberry Pie Winner AnnouncedThe U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has found its official pie among 234 delicious entries.	July 30, 2021 Produce Report
China Customs Cracks $110 Million Dragon Fruit Smuggling CaseChinese customs authorities recently busted a smuggling ring accused of illegally importing 170,000 tons of Vietnamese dragon fruit worth $110 million as border trade goods.	July 29, 2021 Jing Zang
Brazilian Fruit Gains Traction AbroadBrazil has gained access to four new markets this year and has high hopes to diversify its fruit offerings in China.	July 27, 2021 Emily C
USHBC and Pagoda Celebrate Arrival of Fresh US Blueberries in ChinaOn July 23, the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council and Pagoda teamed up in Shenzhen to celebrate the first ever official promotion of fresh U.S. blueberries in China.	July 23, 2021 Dan Siekman
Pandemic Grinds China–Myanmar Trade to a HaltA recent spike in COVID-19 cases has forced the closure of border crossings between China and Myanmar, stranding cargo trucks loaded with expiring fruit.	July 21, 2021 Emily C
[Press Release] SHAFFE Becomes Official Member of IPPC ePhyto Industry Advisory GroupThe Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters is now an official member of the Industry Advisory Group of the IPPC ePhyto project, a global transmission system for phytosanitary certificates.	July 21, 2021 Produce Report
Peruvian Blueberry Exports to China Forecast To Grow 111% This SeasonPeru is expected to export over 30,000 tons of blueberries to China this season, a year-on-year increase of 111%.	July 19, 2021 Emily F
South Africa’s Citrus Sector Suffers Amid Violent ProtestsThe recent violent protests in South Africa in support of jailed former President Jacob Zuma have severely affected the country’s citrus exports during peak season.	July 19, 2021 Jing Zang