China’s fruit imports fall while exports rise

China’s fruit imports fall while exports rise
China’s fruit imports were down 8% in the first half of 2020, according to data released by the China Chamber of Commerce. Total fruit imports reached 3.64 million tons. However, […]
Mon 21/09/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Turkey expects an 8.5% rise in its cherry production in 2020/21

Turkey expects an 8.5% rise in its cherry production in 2020/21
Turkey expects an 8.5% rise in its cherry production in 2020/21 compared to the previous year, with the total volume estimated at 918,000 tons, according to the Turkish Statistics Institute […]
Wed 16/09/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

First RT-Mart Super opens in China

First RT-Mart Super opens in China
China’s largest retailer, Sun Art Group, has opened its first RT-Mart Super. Located in Changzhou. this is RT-Mart’s first medium-sized store. With a sales area of 3,900 m2, the store […]
Tue 15/09/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

China welcomes first Chilean oranges

China welcomes first Chilean oranges
The first Chilean oranges have entered China, where they were welcomed with a ceremony at Jiaxing Haiguangxing Market, which has close ties with the Chilean Export Association. Chile, the Southern […]
Thu 03/09/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Xinfadi Market reopens in Beijing

Xinfadi Market reopens in Beijing
Beijing’s largest fruit and vegetable wholesale market reopened on 15 August, two months after it was shut down in response to a Covid-19 outbreak. According to a report by Xinhua, […]
Mon 17/08/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

China consumes seven times more kiwi than any other country

China consumes seven times more kiwi than any other country
Kiwifruit is currently enjoying a spell of great popularity across the world, and its period in the limelight is set to continue. Demand is increasing in the major markets, thanks […]
Thu 23/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

First Colombian avocados land in China

First Colombian avocados land in China
Colombian Hass avocados arrived in China for the first time on July 1st. Having set off from the Port of Buenaventura on May 28th, the 23-ton shipment landed in Shanghai […]
Thu 23/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

First full campaign for Spanish grapes in Vietnam commences

First full campaign for Spanish grapes in Vietnam commences
2020 will be Spain’s first full season shipping table grapes to Vietnam, after gaining access in 2018 and completing successful trial shipments in 2019. Fepex reports that the first shipment […]
Wed 22/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Dole and Zespri partner up in China

Dole and Zespri partner up in China
On 14 July, Zespri and Dole signed a strategic cooperation agreement in Shanghai, making Dole Zespri’s official distribution partner in China. The move is intended to support mutual development in this lucrative market.
Wed 22/07/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

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