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Asiafruit Congress 2021 is virtual

Asiafruit Congress 2021 is virtual
This year’s Asiafruit Congress will be held online over two days this September. The event will showcase to the whole world the huge market opportunities in Asia, while also starting […]
Wed 08/09/2021

Californian plums to enter Japan for first time

Californian plums to enter Japan for first time
Venida Packing Co.
California’s plums have gained access to the lucrative Japanese market, as long as the sector can overcome a series of phytosanitary barriers. The California Fresh Fruit Association made the announcement […]
Tue 31/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Meishan terminal at Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan starts to reopen

Meishan terminal at Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan starts to reopen
Port of Ningbo-Zhoushan
After a two-week closure due to a Covid-19 detection, China has begun to reopen one of the terminals at the Ningbo-Zhoushan, the world’s third-largest container port. The port’s Meishan terminal […]
Mon 30/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

China’s fruit imports surge in 2021

China’s fruit imports surge in 2021
City Shop
China’s fruit imports were up 23.6% YoY to $8.25 billion in the first half of 2021, according to data from the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC). Meanwhile, the […]
Thu 26/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Storms damage India’s apple crops at harvest time

Storms damage India’s apple crops at harvest time
Last weekend’s storms caused considerable damage to apple crops in the Seraj area of Mandi district in India. With the crop ready for harvesting, the sudden change in weather and […]
Thu 26/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

South Korea outshines Japan in grape export markets

South Korea outshines Japan in grape export markets
Timothy Takemoto/Flickr
Japan’s dominance of Asia’s Shine Muscat table grape market is waning as neighbouring countries ramp up production. Indeed, China now has 53,000 ha dedicated to the variety and South Korea […]
Wed 25/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

China bans longan imports from Thailand

China bans longan imports from Thailand
Flatart/Modified
China has imposed an indefinite ban on longan imports from Thailand after discovering mealybugs in a shipment. The Bangkok Post reported that the ban began on 13 August, although Thailand […]
Wed 25/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Traces of Covid on durian packages imported from Thailand

Traces of Covid on durian packages imported from Thailand
JCOMP/Freepik
Covid-19 is reported to have been detected at a market in China’s Ganzhou city, on the surface of durian packages imported from Thailand, according to the Office of Agricultural Affairs […]
Wed 25/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

South Koreans take to salads in their droves

South Koreans take to salads in their droves
SPC Group & Salady
South Koreans have taken to buying more salads since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to results of a survey conducted by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation, […]
Tue 24/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

World’s third busiest port remains partly closed

World’s third busiest port remains partly closed
International Maritime Organization
China’s Ningbo-Zhoushan container port is still partially closed, triggering growing concerns over long-term trade disruptions in the region. A report by Bloomberg News stated that the port hasn’t published any […]
Mon 23/08/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

US grants greater access to Australian citrus

US grants greater access to Australian citrus
The number of production areas in Australia authorised to export fresh citrus to the US has increased. Currently, only citrus grown in Riverina (NSW), the Riverland (SA), and Sunraysia (VIC) […]
Mon 23/08/2021

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