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Fruit-led export surge narrows Philippines’ farm trade gap

Fruit and nuts accounted for 37 per cent of total exports in December at a value of US$329.72mn

Raingrown fruit initiative saves 1.6bn litres of water
Eosta publishes results of its Organic Raingrown project, which sources fruit only from producers that use natural rainfall rather than irrigation
South African citrus industry welcomes AGOA but notes lack of impact
The country’s citrus industry says this week’s inclusion of South Africa in AGOA will make no material differences to prospects for exports to the US
Thailand advocates for market access improvement with Korea visit
Thai delegation requests new treatment for mangoes and access for pomelo, longan and green papaya
AGOA extension welcomed but tariffs remain on South African fruit
President Trump extends AGOA for one year, but South Africans say it will not change trade options for the country’s fruit
Neil Barker awarded Order of Australia
Founder of BGP International recognised in Australia Day honours for his service to the nation’s fresh produce export industry
Orsero Group plans €5mn investment in Italy and Spain
Strong expected performance in its core distribution business sets Italian company up for year of expansion in Europe and North America

Citrus and mangoes among the products that have seen overseas sales slump since the war in Gaza