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Market Analysis: China's Cherry Imports Plummet for Summer 2019According to several industry insiders, cherries in the Chinese market from Central Asian countries and Turkey are competitive in prices but have drawbacks in post-harvest practices which negatively affect fruit quality and shelf life. However, one of American cherries’ key strengths lies exactly in their proper treatment after picking so they could reach China with high levels of freshness and firmness. |
July 30, 2019 Jing Zang |
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Turkish Cherry Exporters Have High Hopes for ChinaThe first shipment to China from this year’s Turkish cherry season was reportedly sent out from the city of Afyonkarahisar in western Turkey’s Afyon province on June 27. With recent news that Turkish cherries exported to China will no longer be required to undergo cold treatment, and US-China trade tensions reducing volumes and raising prices of US cherries in China, representatives from the fruit industry and government in Turkey have high expectations for the development of the China market in this and coming seasons. |
July 10, 2019 Dan Siekman |
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[Press Release] Selecting the Best for AsiaGrading and sorting solutions are key to meeting Asia’s fast-growing demand for high-quality fresh produce, and visitors to ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA will find world-leading technologies on display |
July 08, 2019 Produce Report |
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[Press Release] Fruit Logistica Presents Buyers with Exciting 2020 VisionWhat is your 2020 vision? For the thousands of trade buyers returning to leading international fruit and vegetable trade fair FRUIT LOGISTICA on February 5–7, 2020, the outlook is certainly going to be an inspiring and exciting one, filled with the freshest ideas and opportunities. |
July 04, 2019 Produce Report |
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Cold Treatment No Longer Required for Turkish Cherries Imported to ChinaWith the recent removal of a Chinese requirement that cherries exported from Turkey to China undergo a 16-day cold treatment period, the China market is now open to the large majority of the Turkish cherry crop, and exports are expected to rise significantly over coming seasons. |
July 01, 2019 Dan Siekman |
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Suning Announces RMB 4.8b Deal for 80% Stake in Carrefour ChinaNanjing, China-based retailer Suning.com announced on June 23 that it intends to purchase an 80% stake in French hypermarket retailer Carrefour’s China operations for a sum of RMB 4.8 billion ($698 million). Carrefour will retain the remaining 20% share. |
June 25, 2019 Dan Siekman |
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Global Retailers Aldi and Costco Test the Waters in China with New OutletsAldi recently celebrated the opening of two outlets in Shanghai, while Costco has announced it will complete its first mainland store by August. |
June 17, 2019 Dan Siekman |
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At Least Eight Second-Round Bids Expected for Metro’s China OperationsAs the second round of bidding begins for the Chinese division of German wholesaler Metro AG, at least eight bidders are expected to participate, including several consortia of major Chinese companies |
June 13, 2019 Andrew |
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[Press Release] Fruit Logistica 2020: Where It All Comes Together for the World of Fresh ProduceFRUIT LOGISTICA 2020: Where it all comes together for the world of fresh produce |
June 05, 2019 Produce Report |
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2018 Year in Review: China's Cherry MarketChina imported 186,263 tons of cherries valued at USD 1.30 billion in 2018, increasing by 182.82% in volume and 169.42% in value compared to 2017 (102,000 tons and USD 770 million, respectively). The cherry’s popularity in China remains strong, with almost no end in sight. |
May 30, 2019 Jing Zang |