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A Hit With Consumers, Chilean Sugar Plums Drive Chile’s Stone Fruit Growth in ChinaDemand for high brix fruit surely is a large part of the runaway success of Chilean sugar plums in the China market in recent years, where export volumes rose more than 70-fold in four years from 165 tons in the 2014/15 season to 10,584 tons in the 2017/18 season. This season is also seeing an in-store promotional campaign by the Chilean Stone Fruit Committee of ASOEX dedicated specifically to sugar plums. March 27, 2019
Dan Siekman

Sugar plums. Image courtesy of ASOEX.

Stand applications still open for ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICASubmit a stand application to join exhibitors from 38 different countries in Hong Kong, including new national pavilions from Brazil, the Philippines and Saudi Arabia. March 26, 2019
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First Ever Shipment of Italian Blood Oranges Reaches ChinaOn 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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First Shipment to China of 2019 Season Zespri NZ Kiwifruit is en RouteZespri’s first shipment to China of New Zealand kiwifruit for the 2019 season set sail on March 24 and is expected to reach Nangang Port in Shanghai on April 8. March 24, 2019
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The Southampton Star departed from Tauranga Harbour on March 24, bound for Shanghai. Image courtesy of Zespri

CIV’s strawberry Varieties at the next 2019 Global Berry Congress in Rotterdam (25-27 March)At Fruit Logistica Berlin: interest from international companies in new varieties and selections from CIV. Success in the meeting with international Modì® apple License holders. March 22, 2019
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Global Avocado, Persimmon and Pomegranate Trends Highlighted at World of Fresh IdeasWayne Prowse Principal and Senior Analyst of Australian firm Fresh Intelligence Consulting made two appearances on stage at the 2018 edition of the World of Fresh Ideas, offering overviews of the global situation for avocado, persimmon and pomegranate production and trade. March 20, 2019
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Arrigoni green solution against excessive rainfalls and insects in cherry growingThrough PROTECTA® and PROTECTA® SYSTEM the future of healthy fruits without pesticides. March 20, 2019
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Report from T&G: NZ apple season looking rosyThe New Zealand apple season is looking rosy as warm summer temperatures and cooler autumn evenings bring on a rich colour and full flavour to the new season fruit. March 18, 2019
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Colombia to Host 9th World Avocado Forum—China Market Access in the WorksThe city of Medellín Colombia will host the 9th World Avocado Congress, held on September 24 to 26, 2019 and organized by Corpohass and Agrilink. Colombia’s avocado production and industry are growing rapidly. The Country is working on gaining market access for avocados in China. March 17, 2019
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Interpoma China Congress, three days devoted to the appleA month before the third edition of Interpoma China, to be held in Shanghai from 15 to 17 April, the program for the International Congress “China and the Apple in the World” has now been finalized with contributions from Italy, Switzerland, China and New Zealand March 15, 2019
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