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108 Strawberries Sell for $13,700 at Japanese AuctionIt is said that the Japanese eat with their eyes. This perception was aptly demonstrated last month when, at an auction in Osaka, 108 strawberries displayed in three luxuriously golden cases sold for 1.5 million yen ($13,700). January 13, 2020
Jing Zang
ASOEX, Pinduoduo Join Hands for Chinese New Year Cherry PromotionThe Chilean Fruit Exporters Association (ASOEX) has starting this month partnered with China’s Pinduoduo e-commerce platform to promote Chilean cherries during Pinduoduo’s Chinese New Year Shopping Festival. January 13, 2020
Produce Report

Ignacio Caballero, global marketing director for ASOEX, presents a gift of Chile’s renowned cherries to Pinduoduo co-founder Dong Zao at the launch ceremony for the 2020 Chinese New Year Shopping Festival cooperation, held jointly by ASOEX and Pinduoduo. Photo: Liu Xing.
Dominican Avocados to Gain Market Access to ChinaProduce Report met with Dominican Republic representative Carlino González at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) to discuss the future of Dominican avocados in China. January 10, 2020
Phil K
13 New Fruit Varieties Admitted to China in 2019, Total Now Over 200The past year saw 13 new fresh fruits added to China’s list of approved import varieties, bringing the total to over 200. China’s fruit imports showed a marked increase throughout 2019, a trend that can be expected to continue. January 09, 2020
Emily F
Russia Formally Suspends Chinese Citrus ImportsRussia temporarily suspends Chinese citrus imports owing to food safety concerns. January 08, 2020
Phil K
Chile’s First “Cherry Express” Ship Arrives at Shanghai PortThe first express sea shipment of Chilean cherries arrived at Shanghai’s Yangshan Port on Dec. 31. This new Chile–Shanghai “Cherry Express” route reduces the shipping time to approximately 23 days, improving the freshness and shelf life of Chilean cherries entering China. January 07, 2020
Emily F
Egyptian Orange Exports to China up 107% in First 10 Months of 2019Egypt’s orange exports to China increase by 107% owing to favorable market conditions. January 03, 2020
Phil K
Jiangnan Agricultural Products Smart Trading Center Under ConstructionFoundation laid for the Jiangnan Agricultural Products Smart Trading Center, a new initiative by Guangzhou Jiangnan Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Market Co. Ltd. January 02, 2020
Tim
Argentina’s Table Grapes Formally Approved for Sale in ChinaChina’s General Administration of Customs has officially given the green light to the import of Argentinian table grapes. December 30, 2019
Phil K
China Customs Grants Market Access to Mexican BananasChina’s General Administration of Customs formally allows entry of Mexican bananas into China, generating new competition for long-established banana exporters. December 30, 2019
Phil K

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