Chile has expanded its export scope by signing a protocol to export in-shell almonds to China. The agreement was signed by Chilean Agriculture Minister Esteban Valenzuela and China’s Deputy Director of the General Administration of Customs Wang Lingjun. This follows Chile's previous agreement to export fresh peaches and apricots to China, making it the first country to export all major categories of fresh fruits to China. The Chinese market is expected to significantly boost the Chilean almond industry.