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First Two Months of 2018: Strong Growth in China’s Fruit ImportsData from China Customs shows four varieties of fruit, cherries, oranges, blueberries, and bananas, registering robust year-on-year growth in both import volume and import value during the first two months of 2018. April 10, 2018
Jing Zang
Bells of joy ring over new SA table grape variety launched in BerlinNew South African bred red seedless table grape launched at Fruit Logistica. February 14, 2018
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SA table grape harvest volume resilient despite drought The South African Table Grape Industry (SATI) says the country’s harvest is resilient with volumes stabilising despite the worst drought in decades. The 4th Crop Estimate for the 2017/18 table grape season shows the upper and lower limits about 16,8% and 12,2% lower, respectively than the previous record 2016/2017 season. The new estimate is between 56,2 million and 59,3 million cartons, reflecting an unchanged upper limit and a slight increase in the lower limit. February 05, 2018
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Factors Driving South African Grapefruit Export Growth in AsiaSouth Africa has witnessed its grapefruit exports rise from 9.5 million cartons in 2006 to an estimated 14.8 million cartons for 2017. In an interview with Produce Report, Mr. Justin Chadwick, CEO of the Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa, gave his insight as to the main reasons behind this success and discussed his views on the Chinese market. August 20, 2017
Jing Zang
AQSIQ: Oversees Suppliers and Domestic Export UpdateIn this update, Egyptian grape exporters obtain import access for the first time and more French kiwifruit suppliers approved for import. Chinese banana exports granted import permission in New Zealand. July 18, 2017
Sevan Golnazarian
Updated South African Macadamia 2017 Crop ForecastThe Southern African Macadamia Growers’ Association has conducted a round of data collection from approximately 80% of the registered handlers representing approximately 95% of the macadamia industry’s total production volume. June 02, 2017
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Experience Matured with Oranges to Shape Egypt's Grape Exports to ChinaOne of the earliest Egyptian exporters of fresh fruit to China, Daltex has based its strategy on limiting volumes so as to be able to guarantee the quality of the exports. This managed approach of quality over volume seems set to carry over onto table grapes, the next product that Egyptian producers will be able to export to China March 26, 2017
Damian Kelly
Joy Wing Mau to Form New Joint Ventures with Capespan and HortifrutJoy Wing Mau and Capespan will form a new JV covering many parts of Asia, while a JV with Hortifrut will produce berries in mainland China. JWM has also recently acquired a stake in Shennong Variety Management of New Zealand. March 24, 2017
Dan Siekman
Moroccan citrus to test waters in ShanghaiOn November 18, the first batch of Moroccan citrus departed from Agadir to China. It contained 2,688 cases and was 25,412 kg in total. After 28 days, it reached Shanghai ahead of schedule and passed through customs inspection in the evening of December 20. December 23, 2016
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Oranges from Egypt Outperform Grapefruit, Lemons in ChinaEgyptian oranges experience great success in China, but grapefruits and lemons are generally overlooked November 29, 2016
Olga

Fruit Link sales director Ayman Bayoumy promotes Egyptian citrus at iFresh Fruit and Vegetable Expo 2016
Photo: Produce Report

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