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• Publication date: April 2012
• Report size: 18 pages

One year after the release of the "Suggestions for Accelerating Development of Modern Crop Seed Industry", some progresses have been achieved, except that in the reform of R&D system. China sharply reduces 2012 subsidy for fuel ethanol, aiming to stabilize the soaring corn price. Vegetable oil players in China have raised the prices of rapeseed oil and peanut oil in early April, 2012, due to the rising cost of raw materials and fuel...

One year after the release of the "Suggestions for Accelerating Development of Modern Crop Seed Industry", some progresses have been achieved, except that in the reform of R&D system.

China sharply reduces 2012 subsidy for fuel ethanol, aiming to stabilize the soaring corn price.

Vegetable oil players in China have raised the prices of rapeseed oil and peanut oil in early April, 2012, due to the rising cost of raw materials and fuel.

China increases national purchasing price of wheat, which may weaken domestic demand for feed wheat in 2012.

Henan-based Chuying Agro-Pastoral plans to invest USD47.62 million to breed Tibetan pigs in Milin County of Tibet Autonomous Region, aiming to develop the high-end pig business.

CGLC, a leading state-owned grain logistic company, may be taken over by COFCO or Sinograin.

Greenpeace issues a report about some tea products containing residue of banned pesticides.

Sumitomo will enter Chinese rice distribution market in partnership with China's Jilin Grain Group.

Beef cattle industry shows investment prospect in China because of the growth potential in beef demand, especially in middle-end and high-end markets.

CAY will organize coffee enterprises to purchase the unsold coffee beans from coffee farmers in Yunnan Province.

Most listed pesticide companies in China have experienced another tough year in 2011.

2011-2020 Plan for China Crop Seed Industry is estimated to put forward by June 2012.

Since the infamous food safety scandal of melamine contaminated baby milk powder in 2008, the Chinese government has enacted more strict policies to ensure food safety. However, there are still some food safety scandals reported this year, indicating that the way ahead is still long.

Rome was not built in a day, and it is not expected that food safety problems can be solved in a short term. On the other hand, people are paying more and more attention to food safety and demand for safe food is urgent. Let's put aside the government's policy for a moment. What should companies do in this situation or are there any opportunities for them?

Many companies believe that the high-end market has great potential. They are entering the high-end market of rice, chicken, vegetables, pork, fruits, etc. and the safety is the key selling point of their products.

Besides, some companies are building their own farm bases to strengthen the control for raw material. At present, many companies just purchase agricultural produces from farmers, and thus their control over the production of these agricultural produces is very weak. It is expected that it is a trend for companies to build their own farm bases or take other ways to strengthen the management of production of agricultural produces.

Fruit And Vegetable Industry in China

R&D reform in domestic seed industry: a tough road ahead
China reduces corn-based fuel ethanol subsidy in 2012
Vegetable oil price soaring in early April
National purchasing price increase of wheat may restrict demand for feed wheat in 2012
CAY organizing coffee enterprises to purchase unmarketable coffee beans in Yunnan
Chuying Agro-Pastoral eyes high-end pig market
Chinese tea industry facing external quality standard challenge
CGLC may taken over by COFCO or Sinograin
Sumitomo to enter rice distribution business in China
Beef cattle industry shows investment prospect
2011: Another tough year for domestic pesticide elites
Jan. – Feb. 2012 import of agricultural produces surges in China
2012 China to meet robust demand for corn import
China's output of dairy products hits 3.48 million tonnes in Jan. – Feb. 2012
Chinese feed output increases by 30% in Jan. – Feb. 2012
Wheat pests and diseases hits area of 5.35 million hectares as of March 2012
Chinese fertilizer industry witnesses further development in Jan. – Feb. 2012
Domestic fishery continues stable development in Jan. – Feb. 2012
China’s cotton import sharply increases in Sept. 2011 – March 2012
2011-2020 Plan for Crop Seed Industry estimated to put forward by June 2012

Companies mentioned
Chuying Agro-Pastoral Group Co., Ltd., China Grain and Logistics Corporation,COFCO, Sinograin, Sumitomo

Fruit and Vegetable in China

China Outbound Departures To Costa Rica, `000

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2002 To 2017
By Business Monitor International
Source: BMI Calculation

• Industries : Fruit and Vegetable
• Countries : Costa Rica, China

China Outbound Departures To Costa Rica, `000, % Change Y-o-y

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2003 To 2017
By Business Monitor International
Source: BMI Calculation

• Industries : Fruit and Vegetable
• Countries : Costa Rica, China

Costa Rica Inbound Arrivals From China, `000

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2002 To 2017
By Business Monitor International
Source: Visit Costa Rica/BMI Forecast

• Industries : Fruit and Vegetable
• Countries : Costa Rica, China

Costa Rica Inbound Arrivals From China, `000, % Change Y-o-y

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2003 To 2017
By Business Monitor International
Source: Visit Costa Rica/BMI Forecast/BMI Calculation

• Industries : Fruit and Vegetable
• Countries : Costa Rica, China

Costa Rica Inbound Arrivals From China, `000, As A % Of Total Arrivals

• $ 250
• Industry data
• February 2013

Yearly, From 2002 To 2017
By Business Monitor International
Source: Visit Costa Rica/BMI Forecast/BMI Calculation

• Industries : Fruit and Vegetable
• Countries : Costa Rica, China