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Peach and nectarine consumption is expected to remain stable in 2017 with imports expected to meet nearly half of demand, though the United States holds an import market share of 75 percent.

Favorable weather conditions in marketing year (MY) 2016/17 increased Japanese cherry production to 19,800 MT.

EU-28 production of peaches and nectarines in MY 2017/18 is estimated at 4 million MT, 6 percent higher compared to the previous harvest due to favorable weather conditions.

Retail sales of consumer goods in Xi Ning increased 11 percent in 2016. ATO Beijing observed U.S. fresh fruits, beverages, craft beer and wine in the market, as well as, imported food products....

Between April 17 and May 19, 2017, ATO Beijing partnered with other U.S. government agencies in the U.S. Embassy to promote an exciting five week American Foodie Tour Social Media Campaign.

Polish stone fruit yields will decline due to late-spring frost damage.

Chile’s MY2017/18 cherry production is expected to increase by nearly 7 percent up to 123,870 metric tons (MT).

Post forecasts Australian cherry production to rebound to 16,000 metric tons in 2017/18, after adverse seasonal conditions sharply reduced output to 10,000 MT in 2016/17.

Germany is by far the biggest market in the European Union with good prospects for U.S. food products like tree nuts, wine, processed fruits and vegetables, fruit juices and others.

Germany is the third-largest importer of cherries in the world after Russia and China. From 2014 to 2016, between 54 and 68 percent of the cherries consumed in Germany were imported....

Argentina’s raisin production is forecast to rebound to normal historical levels to 40,000 MT in CY 2018 due to favorable weather conditions.

Despite the flooding and disruption caused by the coastal El Niño in March, Peruvian avocado production in CY 2017 is forecast to increase by 20 percent over CY 2016 due to new plantations....