January 10th, 2022

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1. Government agencies: ICPR and FYI Changes, Northland peanut industry dream one step closer,   China’s economy is encountering headwinds in the second half of in 2021
 
2. New Zealand News:  Gold kiwifruit account for nearly half of NZ’s fruit export dollars in 2021, Getting kiwifruit to the consumer is really a data-driven miracle, HortNZ appoints Emma Lees as director, New Zealand Apples and Pears appoints two new associate directors, Australia & New Zealand - Fairbanks Seeds, New Zealand cherry grower unveils new export brand, Strawberry growers struggling due to capricious Auckland weather, Union wants controversial chemical banned immediately, Obituary: Kerikeri citrus pioneer Blue Wilson (1939-2021), Project investigates high-performance soils for avocados, NZ supermarkets low on lemons due to domestic supply problems, Fairgrow donates one million kilograms of fresh produce to Kiwis in need, Dole NZ welcomes 750th voyage from Philippines, Dole NZ welcomes 750th voyage from Philippines, Student Job Search helps fill vacancies, Accidental career proves a winner, International graduate brings fresh perspective to fresh food sector, Major crop losses as persistent rain pounds Horowhenua, Ten days of heavy rain 'catastrophic' for Horowhenua produce, Summer temperatures above normal, soil moisture lower for some areas, It's been a tough two years for Central Otago fruit growers, Three cheers as cherry harvest kicks off in Tasman orchard, T&G Global to invest millions, Jersey Benne grower in it for the long run, The rise and fall of indoor plant trends and prices, All Good bananas go carbon neutral, NZ government to invest $200,000 in drought forecasting tech, New robot traps pests for 80 kms
 
3. International news: GAIN reports; RCEP the world’s biggest trade bloc launched on January 1, New Dutch cabinet opts for sugar tax and lower VAT for fruit and vegetables, Putin to support Russian seed production, China publishes newly amended seed law, Covid restrictions affect Chinese imports, China shuts supermarkets after virus found on dragon fruit from Vietnam, EU 2022 promotion programs for agricultural products, Isolation rules creating shortages in Australia’s food supply chains, UK companies confronted with New Year Brexit import controls, New association takes the lead on fresh produce and floral, Australian horticulture prices pushed up by Covid disruptions, South Holland horticultural sector gets EUR 200,000 for cyber security, The state of ocean global freight, Kuehne+Nagel expands footprint in Africa, MSC overtakes Maersk as number 1 global shipping line, Dole Food Company renews its commitment to combating childhood hunger in 2022, Insects retain more heavy pesticides, and for long than previously thought, Honeydew contaminated with systemic insecticides threatens beneficial insects, It's a wrap: French ban on plastic packaging starts, Freshfel Europe asks for more time and flexibility for new French plastic packaging legislation, Scientists from Singapore and US develop bacteria-killing packaging, Seaweed might help solve the world's plastic crisis