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First Shipment of Athos Blueberries from Peru Arrives in ShanghaiAziz 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
[Press Release] Peru Conquers Asian Markets as a Partner Country at Asia Fruit LogisticaPeru’s partner country status at Asia Fruit Logistica 2019 proves a resounding success September 17, 2019
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China Exempts U.S. Agricultural Product Tariffs as Tensions EaseOn September 13, Beijing announced that it would be excluding some U.S. agricultural goods from tariffs it had imposed in response to similar U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods in the ongoing trade war between the two countries. Although the announcement, made via a report by China’s state media outlet Xinhua News Agency, gave few details and only specifically mentioned pork and soybeans, other U.S. agricultural products are expected to receive similar tariff exemptions. Private buyers in China also recently made the largest purchase of U.S. soybeans since June, buying over 600,000 tonnes of soybeans on September 12 which is slated to be shipped to China between October and December of this year. September 15, 2019
Andrew D
[Press Release] Quality Shines Through at Asia Fruit LogisticaVisitor numbers hold up well at the Hong Kong show, with exhibitors highlighting the quality of meetings and strong business outcomes September 12, 2019
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[Press Release] Dole Signs Strategic Cooperation with Italian Produce GiantDole once again participates in Asia Fruit Logistica and signs a strategic cooperation agreement with Italian produce giant RK Growers September 09, 2019
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Lower Harvest Volumes for Chinese Pomelos but Higher PricesMarket outlook report for the 2019 Chinese pomelo season September 05, 2019
Tim
[Press Release] Asia Fruit Awards: Winners AnnouncedRockit Global, Laris Manis Utama, Yonghui Superstores and Yupaa Group win the 2019 ASIA FRUIT AWARDS September 03, 2019
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[Press Release] Even More on Offer at Asia’s Fresh Produce HubVisitors to ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA can look forward to a wealth of business, networking and information opportunities September 03, 2019
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[Press Release] Origine Group Begins Cooperation with Chinese Kiwi CompanyOrigine Group’s Managing Director Alessandro Zampagna and Sales Manager Reen Nordin visited Sichuan to appreciate Hua Sheng Agricultural’s red kiwi variety, before heading to Hong Kong to participate in Asia Fruit Logistica September 03, 2019
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From left: Reen Nordin, Alessandro Zampagna, Feng Bai, his assistant Elfin Huang and the researcher Amy Yuan
Chaos, Long Lines as Costco Opens First China Store in ShanghaiOn August 27, the U.S. brick-and-mortar wholesaler Costco opened its first store in mainland China. With 776 stores across 12 countries and regions, this 150,000 square foot location in Shanghai’s southwestern suburbs of Minhang is Costco’s latest and China’s first. Offering an annual membership at a usual rate of 299 yuan ($42) but for the opening at a special promotional rate of just 199 yuan ($28), consumers flocked to the store in droves to buy everything from fresh food to electronics and high-end luxury goods. Massive crowds led to three-hour queues for parking spots, waits of up to two hours to checkout, and customers battling each other for shopping carts. September 01, 2019
Andrew D

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