Seafood firm in China shells out for Kiwi mussels

"Mussel exports to China have been boosted by an agreement with a leading player in the market.
"Shandong Oriental Ocean Group has agreed to stock its new chain of premium seafood stores opening in China with New Zealand greenshell mussels."
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China deal brings jobs hope to town with many on dole

"An impoverished small town has reached a world-leading business deal that could bring millions of dollars worth of Chinese money into its district.
"A cornerstone of the businesses, which could create up to 900 jobs in a town of less than 10,000 people, is an unusual Chinese delicacy - sea cucumber."
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