USA: Vietnam gives market access for California peaches and nectarines

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Vietnam gave market access for California peaches and nectarines. Removing phytosanitary barriers that prevent California peaches and nectarines from entering the Vietnamese market required multiple rounds of technical negotiations over several years. “This market access is a huge win for California nectarines and peach growers. Our APHIS commercial team members have worked diligently to make this a reality for the citizens of Vietnam. “We are delighted that they now have access to the excellent peaches and nectarines that California produces,” Jenny Lester Moffitt, USDA undersecretary for marketing and regulatory programs, told Fruitnet. In response to the announcement, the California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) extended its thanks to negotiators and experts from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, the Foreign Agricultural Service and the Agricultural Research Service, the Department of Food and ...