India and Indonesia apply for fresh pineapple access to Australia

Published 2024년 9월 19일

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India and Indonesia have requested permission from Australia to export de-crowned fresh pineapples, prompting a biosecurity risk assessment by the Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry. The assessment, due in the first half of 2025, will assess potential pest risks from scale insects, mealy bugs, and thrips. If approved, it could result in cheaper pineapples for Australian consumers, but local growers express concerns about the potential impact on the local industry. Despite lower production costs in other countries, Australia's pineapple market largely relies on domestic production, with only a small amount imported or exported. Currently, Australia imports only about 22 tonnes of fresh de-crowned pineapples from Taiwan annually.

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India and Indonesia have applied to export de-crowned fresh pineapple to Australia, according to reporting from ABC News. The federal Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) is currently undertaking a biosecurity risk assessment following the application. An agriculture department spokesperson told ABC News that as a World Trade Organization member, Australia has an obligation to assess import requests and develop the least restrictive and scientifically justified import conditions. “While we have free trade agreements with India and Indonesia, all countries must still formally request market access for fresh products as they may present a biosecurity risk,” the spokesperson said. Pests of concern from Indonesia and India include scale insects, mealy bugs, and thrips. Industry body Queensland Fruit and Vegetable Growers told ABC News pests can hide in pineapple crowns and while the imported pineapples from India and Indonesia would have their tops removed, the ...

Source: Fruitnet