Panama pineapple will debut in New Zealand

Published 2024년 4월 5일

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Panama has successfully opened its pineapple market to New Zealand, marking a significant achievement as New Zealand becomes the first Oceania market for Panama's pineapples. This milestone was reached after a decade of efforts and collaboration between the phytosanitary authorities of both nations. The New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industry has set import requirements for Panamanian fresh pineapples, allowing exports to proceed without a specific protocol negotiation. Key requirements for exporters include the removal of the pineapple crown, a mandatory inspection at the packing plant, and the acquisition of a phytosanitary export certificate. This accomplishment highlights the high agronomic management, phytosanitary status, and quality of Panama's pineapples.

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Despite having one of the largest pineapple suppliers in Latin America as a neighbor, Panama has known how to promote its product, which is already appreciated in different parts of the world. Now the New Zealanders are joining in, a market that opened its doors to Panama pineapple, after the New Zealand Ministry of Primary Industry approved the import requirements for fresh fruit. In this way, and after ten years of management and collaboration between the phytosanitary authorities of both countries, New Zealand becomes the first market in Oceania for Panama pineapple. Pablo Rodríguez, national director of Plant Health of the Ministry of Agricultural Development of Panama, explained that the agronomic management of the crop, its phytosanitary situation and the quality of ...

Source: MXfruit