Roy G

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Malaysia To Expand Durian Production After China Export Deal Following the recent granting of China market access to fresh Malaysian durians, the Southeast Asian country is aiming to boost its production to meet Chinese demand.	June 28, 2024 Roy G
Japan’s High-GABA Tomato Certified as Non-GMO in Philippines Philippine authorities have certified a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-edited high-GABA tomato from Japan as exempt from GMO biosafety regulations.	June 19, 2024 Roy G
Sichuan Blueberries Flood Chinese Market, Prices Hit Record Low Blueberry prices in China have hit a record low, although high-end varieties are still commanding a premium.	June 16, 2024 Roy G
New Chinese-Funded Mega Port in Peru Set To Open in 2025 The Chinese-funded Chancay Port Terminal is on track to open in early 2025, significantly reducing shipping times from South America to China.	June 06, 2024 Roy G
Hema Fresh’s Positive Turnaround Continues With Nationwide Expansion Hema Fresh’s positive business turnaround is continuing, with plans to open 70 new stores and 500 Hema Fresh Outlet stores in 2024.	May 30, 2024 Roy G
New Technology Allows Lychee Preservation for up to 18 Months 300 metric tons of lychees frozen last June using a newly developed technology entered the market earlier this year.	May 22, 2024 Roy G
HortiPolaris and Bom Group Building 10-Hectare Greenhouse in Yunnan Beijing HortiPolaris and Netherlands-based Bom Group have partnered up to build a 10-hectare greenhouse in Yunnan.	May 21, 2024 Roy G
Heat Wave and Drought Threaten Eastern Thailand’s Durian Harvest High temperatures and drought continue to plague eastern Thailand, with some durian farmers forced to purchase truckloads of water for irrigation.	May 12, 2024 Roy G
Global Macadamia Production Increases as Exports to China Soar Exports to China continue to drive an increase in global macadamia production.	April 25, 2024 Roy G
South Africa’s Grape Exports Up 17% in 2023/24 Season South Africa’s table grape sector had a good 2023/24 season overall, despite some logistical difficulties.	April 19, 2024 Roy G