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[Press Release] No Evidence of COVID-19 Transmission Through Food Packaging, USDA/FDA StateU.S. authorities declare that there remains no credible evidence to support the transmission of COVID-19 through food or food packaging.	February 23, 2021 Produce Report
Dole Food and Total Produce Merge To Form World’s #1 Produce CompanyDole Food Company and Total Produce have announced their intention to merge, creating the world’s largest fresh produce company with an estimated annual revenue of $9.7 billion.	February 23, 2021 Andrew
China’s 2020 Fruit Imports Surpass $10 Billion for First TimeChina’s total fruit imports in 2020 reached $10.26 billion, with exports also continuing to grow.	February 17, 2021 Emily F
[Press Release] SHAFFE Elects New Chilean–Uruguayan Presidency TeamThe Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters has elected a new Chilean–Uruguayan presidency team for its 2021–2023 term.	February 09, 2021 Produce Report
Cherries a Vital Tool for Following Healthy Diet GuidelinesScientists have isolated dozens of bioactive compounds from sweet cherries.	January 31, 2021 Dan Siekman
[Press Release] PMA Expands FreshEd Academy Catalogue With Retail CertificateThe Produce Marketing Association has announced its new certificate course, The Essentials of Produce at Retail.	January 20, 2021 Produce Report
China Updates List of Permitted Grain Exporters as Shortages LoomAs countries stockpile grains in fear of increased trade restrictions, China expands its list of countries from which grain imports are permitted.	January 18, 2021 Philip K
Nutrients Found in Grapes May Be Beneficial Against COVID-19Recent scientific research suggests that vitamin K and flavonoids present in grapes may play beneficial roles against COVID-19.	January 15, 2021 Andrew
Sea Freight Prices Skyrocket, Chinese Exporters Feeling the PressureHigh offshore exchange rates and skyrocketing shipping prices are putting pressure on Chinese exporters.	January 14, 2021 Emily F
UN Declares 2021 International Year of Fruits and VegetablesThe U.N. has declared 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, with a focus on global nutrition and improving food systems.	January 07, 2021 Emily F