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Australia Considers Approving GM Purple Tomatoes for Sale Norfolk Healthy Produce has applied for approval to grow and sell its genetically modified purple tomatoes in Australia, potentially entering the market next year.	June 29, 2025 Roy G
Philippines Aims To Plant 50 Million Coconut Trees by 2026 In a bid to reclaim its status as the world’s top coconut producer, the Philippines is accelerating its effort to plant 100 million coconut trees by 2028.	June 29, 2025 Roy G
US Tariffs Drive Peru’s Blueberry Exports Toward China U.S. tariffs on Peruvian goods are shifting blueberry exports toward China, as Peru seeks new markets in Asia and beyond.	June 19, 2025 Roy G
Chinese-Backed Banana Company Expands Cambodia Operations Chinese-backed Cambodian Banana Agricultural Co. Ltd. has opened an advanced banana ripening facility, aiming to boost exports to China.	June 18, 2025 Roy G
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