Andrew D

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[Press Release] New Chilean Blueberry Committee President: “Consistency Is Key” Chilean Blueberry Committee elects Felipe Silva as new president, who looks to continue emphasizing quality and consistency of Chilean blueberries in markets abroad.	November 11, 2019 Andrew D
[Press Release] Fresh Chilean Cherries Arrive on Tmall for Double 11 Cherries from Chile will be launched on Tmall during this year’s Double 11 festival.	November 07, 2019 Andrew D
Ecuador’s Banana Exports Disrupted by Nationwide Protests, Strikes Earlier in October, widespread protests against the government in Ecuador brought the country’s transportation network to a standstill, causing massive disruptions to the country’s exports.	October 30, 2019 Andrew D
[Press Release] Exciting New Apple Kissabel Returns To Fruit Attraction Following last year’s successful debut of Kissabel at the Fruit Attraction trade fair in Madrid, the brand’s three licensed varieties return to the show from October 22 – 24, 2019, with some of Europe’s leading retailers preparing to participate in a second year of commercial testing.	October 27, 2019 Andrew D
[Press Release] South African Table Grapes 2019/2020 Crop Estimates The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) has released the first crop estimate for the 2019/2020 season, with intake volumes estimated to be between 61.05 million and 67.80 million cartons (4.5 kg equivalent).	October 26, 2019 Andrew D
US in a Flurry of Trade Developments with Japan, EU, China There have been a number of developments in the sphere of U.S. trade policy recently, including the signing of a trade deal between Japan and the U.S., the imposition on tariffs by the U.S. on certain goods from the EU, and talks between the U.S. and China on “Phase One” of a potential trade agreement.	October 19, 2019 Andrew D
[Press Release] Variety Renewal Drives Growth in Chilean Blueberry Production Chilean fresh blueberry exports are expected to increase again during the 2019-2020 season to reach 115,000 tons, a 4% increase compared to the previous season.	October 01, 2019 Andrew D
[Press Release] New dates for Asia Fruit Logistica in 2020 Asia’s premier fresh produce trade show will take place on 23-25 September in 2020, three weeks later than usual.	September 25, 2019 Andrew D
Blue Whale Apple Exports to China to Double Next Season From September 4 to 6, Asia Fruit Logistica 2019 took place as scheduled at AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong. Produce Report caught up with Thierry Hérisson, Asia Export Manager, and Marguerite Jeanson, Asia Trade Marketing Executive, for French apple grower and exporter Blue Whale to talk about the company, expectations for the current and following seasons, and the future of Blue Whale apples in China.	September 22, 2019 Andrew D	Thierry Hérisson, Asia Export Manager, and Marguerite Jeanson, Asia Trade Marketing Executive, for Blue Whale at Asia Fruit Logistica 2019 in Hong Kong
First Shipment of Athos Blueberries from Peru Arrives in Shanghai Aziz El Sous, commercial manager at Grupo Athos, discusses the arrival of the company’s first shipment of Peruvian blueberries in Shanghai and his expectations for the Chinese market	September 18, 2019 Andrew D	Ribbon cutting ceremony with traditional Peruvian costumes