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Texas grapefruit producers have approved access to the South Korean market, valued at $5 million annually, following inspection and approval by South Korea's animal and plant quarantine organization, APQA. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) now needs to ensure exported grapefruits are pest-free, specifically without the Mexican fruit fly. Dale Murden, president of Texas Citrus Mutual, expresses optimism for offering South Korea delicious grapefruits and hopes for a lasting partnership, as Texas becomes the third U.S. state to export grapefruits to South Korea, joining California and Florida.
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Grapefruit producers in Texas, United States, gained access to a new market: South Korea, valued at $5 million a year. On June 27, 2024, the Asian country's national plant protection organization, the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (APQA), officially announced the news. Now, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) must guarantee that exported grapefruits are free of pests, such as the Mexican fruit fly. The president of Texas Citrus Mutual, Dale Murden, commented that the industry hopes to offer a “delicious grapefruit” ...
Source: MXfruit
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