Vietnamese businesses can start exporting coconuts to the US immediately

Source: Nongnghiep.vn In post-harvest handling, the US side requires fresh young coconuts to be stripped of all the green skin and at least 75% of the coir. On August 8 (local time), APHIS sent a letter to the Plant Protection Department informing about the agenda and invited the delegation of the Department to participate in the bilateral meeting on plant health in 2023. The US Department of Animal and Plant Health expressed its hope that the two sides could come to a final agreement on Vietnam's import requirements for California peaches and peaches (USA) in the upcoming negotiation process. In addition, APHIS also announced that the US will open the market with Vietnamese coconut skulls to this market. “Ahead of the meeting, APHIS would like to share the latest information regarding market access for skullcap coconuts exported from Vietnam to the US. APHIS understands that this is an important issue for Vietnamese manufacturers and we have made it a priority to comply with ...