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Canadian Cherries a New Focus of Market AttentionAs China has increased the combined tariff on American cherries to 65%—up from about 20% a year ago—Chinese fruit dealers had to turn to Canadian cherries, which are a good alternative for the moment. August 15, 2018
Jing Zang
Camposol and Dole: Ferocious Marketing for Avocados in ChinaCamposol, a major player in fruits and vegetables in the Southern Hemisphere, recently joined forces with Dole China to aggressively promote Hass avocados. In-store promotions are organized at more than 80 supermarkets, including Sam's Club, Olé Life-style, and Carrefour, spread across 26 Chinese cities. These cities include the first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, as well as second- and third-tiered ones. August 09, 2018
Tim
Beetroute Aims to Make Beets Easy for Chinese ConsumersBeetRoute brand ready-to-eat beets are imported from Holland, where they are grown in the southwestern province of Zeeland. They are different from normal beets because they’re pre-peeled and pre-cooked, meaning they are ready to chop and add to a salad or other dish without extensive prep work. They are also vacuum sealed and can be stored for up to six months without refrigeration. August 08, 2018
Dan Siekman
Walmart and JD Promote Second Annual Shopping Holiday to Millions of CustomersWalmart China and ecommerce retailer JD today staged their second annual “August 8 Shopping Festival”. The promotion was tangible evidence of Walmart’s strategy of strengthening its capabilities in what in China is called O2O (Online to Offline). August 08, 2018
Dan Siekman

A Promotional Banner from the JD.com touts total discounts of up to 50%.
Peel and Cut a Pineapple in 10 seconds - Dole’s Machine Does itDole’s Pinabar Made its Debut in Shanghai July 26, 2018
Tim
Inside Flowerplus, China's Flower Ecommerce PioneerMany inside China’s flower industry, growers in main production region of Yunnan province for example, are pinning their hopes on subscription offerings from Flowerplus and its competitors to drive the growth of fresh cut flower consumption in China over coming years. July 23, 2018
Dan Siekman

The Flowerplus website homepage.
Fresh Square Pomelos to Debut in Chongqing, ChinaChina's well-known Liangping pomelo gets a twist this year. After multiple years of research, local growers are preparing to debut a square-shaped pomelo. Market performance remains unclear, however, as some point out the shortcomings of other odd-shaped fruits like the square-shaped watermelons in Japan. July 20, 2018
poqmars
Photos: The Kunming International Flower ExpoProfessionals from all parts of the floral supply chain congregated in Kunming, China from this past Friday and through the weekend. The exhibitors and visitors were attending the Kunming International Flower Expo (KIFE), along with several concurrent events, including the China Floriculture Retail Forum and the China Home Gardening Expo. July 16, 2018
Dan Siekman
The stars of the fresh produce business come together at FRUIT LOGISTICAFRUIT LOGISTICA, the leading trade fair for the international fruit and vegetable industry, could easily be likened to the World Cup in terms of the important role it plays in bringing star performers together from around the globe and creating a spectacle that encourages growth. July 12, 2018
Produce Report
Dole Sweet Corn Hits Shelves in July, A Great Light Summer SnackDole brings Overland sweet corn to Chinese stores this summer. A great choice for snackers over the summer.  July 06, 2018
Sevan Golnazarian

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