China gives green light to US blueberry imports

China gives green light to US blueberry imports
Despite the escalating tensions between the two countries, China has announced it will allow imports of blueberries from the United States as of Thursday 14th May, according to notices on […]
Mon 18/05/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

First Philippine avocados land in China

First Philippine avocados land in China
On 31st March, the first ever shipment of Philippine avocados (7,656 tons of Hass) was sent by Dole to China. A ceremony was held to mark the occasion on April […]
Thu 16/04/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Flagship store for Sam’s Club China

Flagship store for Sam’s Club China
Sam’s Club, the high-end membership store of world retailing giant Walmart, is expected to open its flagship store in Shanghai, with a total area of ​​approximately 70,000m2. The opening of […]
Thu 09/04/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Zespri wins damages for unlawful propagation of fruit in China

Zespri wins damages for unlawful propagation of fruit in China
Kiwifruit leader Zespri has been awarded almost NZ$15 million in damages after a ruling that its SunGold variety was unlawfully taken to China and distributed to other growers. The company […]
Thu 19/03/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Coronavirus takes toll on air freight sector

Coronavirus takes toll on air freight sector
The global airline trade body Iata estimates that the Coronavirus crisis could cost the airfreight industry up to US$113m in lost revenue. This estimate might need to be revised following […]
Mon 16/03/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Reefer shortage remains despite slight recovery in China

Reefer shortage remains despite slight recovery in China
Markets in some areas of the Far East appear to be slowly returning to work, after a major slowdown in the face of the Coronavirus outbreak. Although consumption is starting […]
Mon 16/03/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Volume expected to fall short of last year’s performance

Volume expected to fall short of last year’s performance
The outbreak of the COVID-19 has affected trade between Vietnam and China. “The last two weeks were challenging, the borders were closed and have affected our deliveries even though it’s […]
Thu 27/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Belgium steps up exports of Conference pears to China

Belgium steps up exports of Conference pears to China
In November, the largest Belgian trade mission ever travelled to China, in part to promote the country’s exports of Conference pear. Despite China being the world’s largest producer of pears, […]
Thu 20/02/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

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