Roy G

111 Articles

China and US Agree to Major Tariff Reductions China 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
Coconut Prices Hit Record Highs in Vietnam, Philippines and Thailand Coconut prices in Vietnam, the Philippines and Thailand have reached record highs due to climate change, pest infestations and disruptions to global supply chains.	May 14, 2025 Roy G
Chinese Walnuts in Demand as Chilean Exports Decline Chinese walnuts are becoming increasingly popular, especially in Europe, as Chilean exports decline and global prices remain high.	April 29, 2025 Roy G
China Grants Zero-Tariff Access to Zambian Macadamias A bilateral agreement for zero-tariff imports of Zambian macadamias into China has been signed, with production set to increase rapidly in the next few years.	April 08, 2025 Roy G
Cherri Global Enters Liquidation Following Financial Struggles New Zealand cherry grower Cherri Global has gone into liquidation after failing to secure capital and repay NZ$42 million (US$24.01 million) in debt.	March 29, 2025 Roy G
Vietnam’s Durian Exports to China Plunge Amid Tightened Inspections Vietnam’s durian exports to China have fallen sharply owing to stricter inspections and new regulations, putting pressure on the country’s export targets.	March 23, 2025 Roy G
Global Pecan Supply Tightens as Production Falls Short of Expectations Poor weather in Mexico and the United States has reduced pecan production, while proposed U.S. tariffs threaten to disrupt supply and trade dynamics.	March 19, 2025 Roy G
First Batch of New Zealand Kiwi Berries Arrives in Shanghai The first batch of New Zealand kiwi berries arrived in Shanghai on Feb. 28 under the Munch’n brand.	March 09, 2025 Roy G
Frozen Vietnamese Durians Still Waiting To Hit China Despite gaining approval over six months ago, compliance requirements, regulatory hurdles and high investment costs mean that Vietnam has yet to ship a single batch of frozen durians to China.	March 04, 2025 Roy G
Australian Almond Exports Outpace Production as China Drives Growth Australia’s almond crop estimate for 2025/26 has been revised down to 155,531 metric tons, but demand from China continues to drive record sales.	February 24, 2025 Roy G