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GUANGZHOU REPORTS
2002
INDEX
Review and
Forcast on the Economic Development of Shenzhen
China's
Lemon Production and Trade 2002
Report Highlights: China, like the United
States, grows lemons, but its annual production is much smaller
than the United States' output. China's lemons are mostly grown
in the country's southwest region. China also is a net importer
of lemons and import amounts have been increasing in recent years
Chongqing
and Chengdu Fresh Fruit Markets 2002
Chongqing in China's southwest region continues
as a distribution hub for the country's fresh fruit imports. Many
varieties of imported fruit are available at Chongqing's main market,
but imported table grapes are the most popular. In addition, despite
Chengdu's large population, imported fruit is rare.
Imported Nuts and This Chinese New Year 2002
Local
demand for imported tree nuts remains high during the Chinese New
Year holiday and Yide Road still is a popular tree nut wholesaling
venue.
Retail
Food Sector The "am/pm" Convenience Store Chain Quits Guangzhou
2002
As of late March 2002, British Petroleum closed its am/pm convenience
stores in Guangzhou, leaving 7-11 as the only overseas invested
convenience store chain in the city.
Evaluation
on Attending the FHA 2002 Show 2002
The Food and Hotel Asia (FHA) 2002 Show provided an opportunity
for ATO/GZ to recruit for the New Products Promotion in South China.
The FHA Show had the potential for being an alternate to the FMI
show for Chinese buyers to source U.S. food products.
Wine Mart
Opens in Guangzhou 2002
Wine Mart, a new wine and spirits distribution center, recently
opened in Guangzhou and has the potential to serve as a marketing
platform for U.S. wine and spirits exporters.
Cold Chain Seminar in Guangzhou,
China 2002
The Cold Chain Seminar in Guangzhou, funded primarily through the
Emerging Market Program, was held on June 6. It was an astounding
success.
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