All Philippines articles
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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
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NewsStrong start for South African table grapes
Table grape industry targets close to 80mn export cartons this season despite US tariff challenge and increased competition in Europe
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NewsAsia Fruit Logistica launches 2026 Meet Ups programme
Programme kicks off with Fresh Produce India on 16-17 April in Mumbai, followed by flagship Southeast Asia Meet Up on 18-19 May in Bangkok
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NewsPhilippines announces government aid for banana industry
Department of Agriculture unveils package of interventions to fight spread of Panama disease and boost exports
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NewsPhilippines says yes to Peruvian avocados
New deal gives Peru access to a market of 110mn consumers
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NewsThe Philippines grants market access to Peruvian avocados
Authorities from both countries signed a bilateral work plan outlining the terms for the fruit’s entry into the Philippines
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NewsSeasonal worker scheme updated to allow earlier re-entry
The change means workers will be able to transition between key crop harvests and provide greater flexibility to growers
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NewsFailed marriages boost frozen produce sales
Rising divorce rates and smaller households have brought new opportunities for fresh suppliers looking to diversify into frozen as first container of frozen Peruvian avocados arrives in China
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NewsAustralia to review alternative biosecurity measures for the import of Philippines bananas
The Australian Banana Growers’ Council (ABGC) strongly opposes the proposal saying “imports are unnecessary”