All Philippines articles
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NewsEast-West Seed wins social impact and innovation awards
East-West Seed has received recognition in India and the Philippines for its continued efforts to strengthen seed systems and deliver practical value to farmers through innovation and partnership.
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NewsAsian shift for Philippine bananas amid Middle East disruption
Japan and Korea should provide valuable alternative outlets for Philippine banana exporters as competitors face challenges
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NewsNew table grape market breakthrough hailed by South African government
Agriculture minister says arrival of first South African grapes in the Philippines opens up a whole new trade corridor
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NewsFirst South African table grapes arrive in Philippines
The country’s table grape industry has confirmed that South Africa has added another export market in south-east Asia to its portfolio
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NewsIndustry leaders to speak at AFL Southeast Asia Meet Up
Senior executives from CP Axtra, T&G Global, Fresh Fruit-X, and Frutura Asia among high-profile figures set to share insights at Bangkok event
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NewsPhilippines banana industry braces for Middle East impact
Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association says country may lose US$200mn in revenue following loss of key markets
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NewsAnalysis: China’s fruit trade sees strong growth in 2025
Fruit imports and exports were both up sharply in 2025, according to latest customs data
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NewsTropic secures US$105mn to scale gene-edited banana production
Company plans to scale production of climate-resilient and non-browning varieties, with commercial launches due in 2027
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NewsUS blueberry sector receives funding for export expansion
The US Highbush Blueberry Council has been awarded US$513,948 from the USDA’s Market Access Program to drive export growth in priority markets
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NewsPhilippines committed to meeting Australian banana import requirements
Australia to conduct a technical visit to the Philippines in early 2026
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NewsThe Philippines invests in climate protection for vegetable growers
The US$5.12mn programme aims to stabilise the production of tomatoes, chili, and capsicums through the set up of structures like greenhouses, rain shelters, drip irrigation, and water-impounding systems
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NewsChiquita welcomes banana pan-genome breakthrough
Project backed by Chiquita and Innocent Drinks claims major step forward in fight against disease, with new varieties potentially months from development
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NewsFruit-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
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NewsAsia drives growth for global banana trade
Philippines claims second-largest global exporter as China emerges as significant import destination
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NewsPhilippines pushes for lower tariffs on banana exports to Japan
Philippines currently incur an 8 per cent tariff on banana exports to Japan between October and March and 18 per cent from April to September
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NewsSpinneys supermarket to open 12 stores in the Philippines
Partnership with ACX Holidings facilitates the first opening outside of the Gulf for the UAE-based retailer
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NewsPhilippine bananas and pineapples get boost in new UAE FTA
Free trade agreement will reduce tariffs and enhance market access for goods and services
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Lunar New Year preview, Australia export focus and a keynote interview with Rockit Global CEO Grant McBeath headline this issue
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NewsKorea finalises quarantine negotiations with the Philippines for grape exports
Exports set to commence next year after almost two decades of negotiations for access
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NewsPhilippine fresh fruit imports on the rise
Imports forecast to grow year-on-year, driven by a young and growing population