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Rising Demand in China Driving Increase in Vietnamese Durian Prices As Vietnam enters the durian off-season, strong demand in the Chinese market has caused purchase prices to surge for Vietnamese durians.	December 12, 2023 Roy G
Chilean Citrus Exports Increase 48% This Season Despite challenges related to climate change and the El Niño phenomenon, Chilean citrus exports recovered strongly this season, surging by 48%.	December 06, 2023 Roy G
Domestic Apples Reach Record Prices in China as Imports Decline A new USDA report forecasts a 20% drop in China’s apple imports, as cost-conscious consumers switch to domestic fruit.	November 28, 2023 Roy G
South African Pear Exports to China Soar Despite Seasonal Decline Exports of South African apples and pears to China have surged in recent years, according to a new USDA report.	November 27, 2023 Roy G
US Blueberry Production Exceeds 320,000 Tons As the United States maintained its global lead in blueberry production in 2023, the North American Blueberry Council’s annual report predicted stability and growth for 2024.	November 23, 2023 Roy G
China’s Pear Production Set To Reach 19.6 Million Tons in 2023/24 A new USDA report estimates that China’s pear production in 2023/24 will reach 19.6 million metric tons, a 3% increase over last season.	November 21, 2023 Roy G
USDA Predicts 3% Rise in Global Almond Production in 2023/24 A recent USDA report predicts increases in global almond production, consumption and exports, while walnut production is expected to remain stable.	November 20, 2023 Roy G
Challenges in US Pecan Harvest Lead to Lower Yields and Higher Prices Challenges in this year’s U.S. pecan harvest, driven by adverse weather in Georgia and other states, have led to reduced yields and higher prices.	November 16, 2023 Roy G
Vietnamese Musang King Durian Prices Hit Record Low Vietnamese Musang King durian prices have declined by 70% compared with last year owing to lower quality and less interest from traders.	October 29, 2023 Roy G
Carrefour and Suning Locked in Legal Battle Over China Stores Suning and Carrefour have become embroiled in a legal battle following the 2019 purchase of Carrefour’s China stores, with Suning ordered to pay Carrefour over $136 million.	October 26, 2023 Roy G