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Season’s First Shipment of Uzbek Cherries Reaches Shanghai

On May 29, 2019, a flight loaded with thirty tons of Uzbek cherries landed in Shanghai, marking the first shipment to China for this season. The next morning at Shanghai Huizhan Fruit and Vegetable Market, a grand ceremony was held to celebrate the Uzbek cherry’s debut on China’s e-commerce giant Tmall.

June 06, 2019
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2018 Year in Review: China's Cherry Market

China imported 186,263 tons of cherries valued at USD 1.30 billion in 2018, increasing by 182.82% in volume and 169.42% in value compared to 2017 (102,000 tons and USD 770 million, respectively). The cherry’s popularity in China remains strong, with almost no end in sight.

May 30, 2019
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South Africa's First Citrus Reefer Vessel to China Makes History

According to industry insiders from South Africa and China, shipments of South African citrus via reefer vessels are very likely to be rolled out shortly and are expected to change the way South African citrus arrives in China.

May 20, 2019
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Chilean Pears Secure Access to China

On April 24, China gave Chilean pears the green light for import during the president of Chile Sebastian Pinera’s state visit to Beijing. The fruit industry in Chile has high hopes for pear exports to replicate the success of its cherries in China.

May 05, 2019
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Chilean Fruit Exports to China Grow by 11% in 2018/19 Season

Led by China, the Asian market has registered the strongest growth in terms of export volume for Chilean fresh fruit for the 2018/19 season. According to data from the Chilean Fruit Exporter Association (ASOEX), Chile exported around 351,182 tons of fruit to China, accounting for 22.8% of Chile’s total fruit shipments in the 2018/19 season.

April 21, 2019
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IGP-certified Tono Oranges from Spain on their way to China

“IGP” certification (Indicación Geográfica Protegida, or Protected Geographical Indicator (PGI) in English) is believed to further distinguish Tono from other oranges in China as a natural treasure from Valencia, Spain.

April 13, 2019
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Softripe® Brings Ripeness to Fruit in a Natural Way

Produce Report interviewed Frigotec, a German firm whose “Softripe® Ripening Technology” won Fruit Logistica’s 2019 Silver Innovation Award.

April 07, 2019
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Israel Optimistic About Market for Grapefruit in China

To explore Israel’s citrus industry, Produce Report interviewed Galilee Export, the second largest exporter of fresh produce in Israel.

March 31, 2019
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First Ever Shipment of Italian Blood Oranges Reaches China

On March 19, two reefer containers loaded with 46 tons of blood oranges from Italy arrived in Shanghai. Hema Fresh, the “new retail” supermarket from Alibaba Group, is selling these oranges both online and offline for a price of USD 4.45 for a pack of four.

March 25, 2019
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Vietnamese Durians Look Forward to China’s Import Approval

In 2018, Durian in particular has emerged as a fast-growing imported fruit in the China market. The hot tropical climate and rich soil of Vietnam make it an ideal place for durian cultivation. To explore Vietnam’s durian industry, Produce Report interviewed Mr. Nguyen Le, Managing Director of Lefarm Co., Ltd.

March 12, 2019
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