Canada authorizes the importation of untreated Australian apples with cold treatment

Australian apple producers will soon be able to export their fruit to Canada, following the approval of new access conditions negotiated by the Australian Government. Canada authorized a request to enable a trade route for fresh apples without the need for fumigation or cold treatments, a breakthrough after years of negotiations in which the Oceanian country demonstrated its ability to manage pests without resorting to costly processes that affect the quality of the fruit. For Apple and Pear Australia Ltd. (APAL), access to the Canadian market represents a new boost for the Australian pome fruit industry, in addition to the access to China for mainland Australian apples, with exports to the Asian giant set to begin in the 2026 season. The CEO of APAL, Philip Turnbull, celebrated the announcement, highlighting that the apples from his country join pears in "this premium market." "This milestone opens new export routes, encourages market diversification, and strengthens ...