Oceania

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[Press Release] First Zespri Kiwifruit Charter Vessel Sails for JapanZespri’s first charter vessel of the season has left the Port of Tauranga bound for Japan.	March 23, 2022 Produce Report
[Press Release] 2nd SHAFFE Online Congress Speakers AnnouncedThis year’s Southern Hemisphere Fresh Fruit Trade Congress will focus on rising costs, logistical challenges, sustainability and the impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict.	March 13, 2022 Produce Report
Kiwifruit Harvest Kicks Off in New ZealandThe 2022 harvest season for New Zealand’s kiwifruit has begun, with the first crop picked on Feb. 17 in Te Puke.	March 07, 2022 Jing Zang
Cathay Pacific Resumes Flights To Serve Tasmanian Cherry ExportsCathay Pacific recently resumed its seasonal freight service to meet the shipping needs of Tasmanian produce exporters.	December 19, 2021 Jing Zang
Zespri Wraps Up New Zealand Kiwifruit Season With Final ShipmentZespri has shipped out this season’s final batch of New Zealand kiwifruit, with SunGold exports surpassing 100 million trays for the first time.	December 05, 2021 Emily F
An Interview With Zespri: A Record-Breaking 2021 in ChinaIn a recent interview with Produce Report, Zespri’s Jiang Shijie discussed topics ranging from the new RubyRed cultivar to future priorities for the China market.	November 18, 2021 Jing Zang
Australia Kicks Off Stone Fruit Export SeasonAustralian stone fruit exporters are expected to face considerable pressure this season as trade tensions between Australia and China continue to build.	November 07, 2021 Jing Zang
Australian Fruit Exports to China Drop 35% Led by Grapes, CitrusAustralia’s fruit exports to China fell in 2020/21 for the first time since 2009/10 as trade tensions between the two countries continued to build.	October 21, 2021 Dan Siekman
Australia’s Table Grape Exports to China Down 22% in 2020/21In marketing year 2020/21, exports of Australian table grapes to China fell by 20,000 metric tons (22%) compared with the previous year.	October 11, 2021 Jing Zang
Zespri Enacts Swift Response as China Detects SARS-CoV-2 on KiwifruitOn Sept. 22, samples from a batch of Zespri kiwifruit reportedly tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2 virus in China’s Jiangsu province.	September 29, 2021 Jing Zang