Concern among Australian fruit merchants about the ecological security risks from the import of 6 tons of Taiwanese pineapple

Published 2021년 3월 10일

Tridge summary

The article highlights the suspension of Taiwanese pineapple imports to the mainland, leading Taiwanese fruit merchants to explore export options to Australia. Australia is set to receive 6 tons of pineapples by sea in May, marking the country's first import of Taiwanese pineapples following government approval. However, the move has raised concerns among Australian fruit merchants regarding ecological safety risks and freshness. In 2020, Taiwan exported over 41,000 tons of pineapples to China, accounting for 91% of its total pineapple exports. The suspension from the mainland was justified as a biosafety measure by the General Administration of Customs, a move that the DPP authorities in Taiwan accused of being politically motivated.
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[Global Network Reporter Bian Zihao] After the mainland announced the suspension of the import of Taiwanese pineapples, Taiwanese fruit merchants began to seek alternative sales. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) quoted Taiwan media reports on the 10th that Taiwan is expected to export 6 tons to Australia by sea in May this year. Pineapples, and a small amount of pineapples will arrive by air. However, this news has aroused concerns about ecological safety risks of Australian fruit merchants. They questioned "We have fresher pineapples, why should we take this risk?" The report mentioned, The Australian government approved Taiwan’s entry into the local pineapple market in March last year. If the above news is true, this will be Taiwan’s first export of pineapples to Australia after being approved. However, Skor, the head of Australia’s largest pineapple producer, Pinata Farm To ABC, Australian farmers are very worried about the ecological safety risks of these imported ...
Source: Sohu

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