Jing Zang

On the evening of October 31st, a flight carrying Chilean cherries landed in Shanghai, bringing the 2017/18 season of this sought-after fruit closer to Chinese consumers. It was reported that the cherries completely sold out within one day of the arrival due to their high quality, ideal taste, and superior varieties.

At Asia Fruit Logistica 2017 in Hong Kong, Produce Report had the opportunity to interview Mr. Holger Brandt, International Business Development Director at SanLucar Fruit S.L, who shared his insights into the company’s success and strategy for developing the Chinese market.

In recent years, almost over 90% China’s imported mangosteens come from Thailand. Produce Report interviewed Thai government officials and representatives from China’s fruit industry to learn the secrets behind the success of Thai mangosteens.

On July 7th, a cargo plane loaded with Northwest cherries from the United States landed in Chengdu, China, marking the opening of a direct air route for American cherries to Southwest China.