US trade commission finds that blueberry imports do not threaten domestic industry

US trade commission finds that blueberry imports do not threaten domestic industry
In an official deliberation, the US International Trade Commission has determined that fresh, chilled, or frozen blueberries are not being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as constitute a substantial cause of serious injury, or threat of serious injury, to the domestic industry. As a result, the investigation will end, and the Commission will not recommend a remedy to the President.
Wed 24/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Growth of US fruit imports stalls

Growth of US fruit imports stalls
US fruit imports were rather flat in 2020, with the exception being for fresh citrus and frozen fruit, according to new USDA data.
Thu 18/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Russian grape imports to dip slightly

Russian grape imports to dip slightly
One of the world’s leading importers of table grapes, Russia’s 2020/2021 imports of table grapes are projected to decline slightly to 280,000 tons, due to the continuing decline in Russian […]
Wed 17/02/2021 by Richard Wilkinson

Economic slowdown to reduce China’s grape imports 

Economic slowdown to reduce China’s grape imports 
China’s grape production is expected to rise 4% to around 11 million tons in MY 2020/21 due to continued enhancements in crop management techniques, according to a FAS China report. […]
Wed 25/11/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

Chinese increase potato consumption but frozen imports fall

Chinese increase potato consumption but frozen imports fall
China’s MY2020/21 fresh potato production is projected up 3% to 99 million tons, mainly due to expanded acreage. According to Chinese customs data, China’s 2020/21 frozen french fries (FFF) production […]
Tue 24/11/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

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

EU records 8% rise in imports of organic fruits and vegetables

EU records 8% rise in imports of organic fruits and vegetables
The EU’s organic agri-food imports remained stable in 2019 at 3.24 million tons, despite sustained internal growth. According to a report published by the European Commission, a drop in imports […]
Thu 13/08/2020 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

Vietnamese bananas land on South Korean retail shelves

Vietnamese bananas land on South Korean retail shelves
The Vietnamese Embassy in South Korea has held a ceremony to celebrate the arrival of its bananas in the lucrative market. The first of the fruit from Vietnam officially arrived […]
Wed 24/06/2020 by Richard Wilkinson

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

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