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PH STARTS EXPORT OF DAVAO DURIAN TO CHINA SOON

As part of the fruit export deal secured by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his state visit in China, the Philippines is estimated to start its annual export of at least 54,000 metric tons of premium fresh durian to China this year. Stakeholders are now beefing up their production to meet the high demands entailed […]

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PH TO RESUME PILI NUTS EXPORT TO EU, SAYS DA

Dried pili nuts from the Philippines can now enter the 27 member states of the European Union (EU) following the issuance of the European Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/267. The document authorizes the inclusion of dried pili nuts in the Union list of novel foods that may be placed on the EU market after it […]

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PH TO EXPORT HIGH-QUALITY DURIAN TO CHINA

The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is committed to implementing strategies to ensure high-quality fruits for export, including durian, which is subject of an export deal with China amounting to $2-billion. The Department of Agriculture (DA), which the President currently directly heads, is taking the lead in strengthening the production of Grade-A durian through […]

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PH CHICKEN MEAT EXPORT GETS SOUTH KOREA OK – DAR

Two Philippine poultry farms have secured the approval of the South Korean government to export chicken meat. Cariño and Sons Agri-Development, Inc (CASADI) and LDP Farms Food Corporation (LDP) secured export accreditation after final approval was issued by the Korean government, complying with the requirements of South Korea’s Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency of the […]

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BLACK SAND EXPORT BAN BILL GETS HOUSE PANEL OK

A bill banning the export of black sand and its derivatives in its raw form to other countries hurdled committee level at the House of Representatives. The House Committee on Natural Resources, chaired by Cavite Representative Elpidio Barzaga Jr. approved the substitute bill to House Bill 6321 or the proposed Black Sand Processing Act. Under […]

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EMPERADOR BRANDY NOW SOLD IN INDONESIA – DTI

The Philippine Trade and Investment Center (PTIC) – Jakarta reported that Emperador Brandy is now available in Indonesia after months of discussion with importing entities, bringing the taste of proudly Filipino-made alcoholic beverage to the largest Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economy. “Emperador is a household name and a global brand, and we are […]

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PH NOW EXPORTING PROCESSED MEAT TO JAPAN – DAR

In addition to “chicken yakitori,” the Philippines can now export processed meat products to Japan. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said this favorable development is due to the recent inclusion of the Philippines by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) in its list of certified countries that passed the Hazard Analysis and Critical […]

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PH TO EXPORT OKRA TO KOREA – DAR

Okra or lady’s fingers will soon hit the Korean market as the Philippines starts exporting them for the 2021-2022 season after complying with the agreed requirements set by both countries. “After the resumption of okra exports to Japan last year, we are opening yet another market access for our okra, this time with the huge […]

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PH STARTS EXPORTING OKRA TO JAPAN – DAR

Agriculture Secretary William Dar and young agripreneurs, Jeffrey Fernandez and Rap Pelayo of Jelfarm Fresh Produce Enterprise led the initial shipment of 2 tons of okra (ladies’ fingers or ochro) to Japan recently at the Pair-pags Center, Pasay City. “This is an indication that in spite of COVID-19, we are upping the game. Kagaya nitong okra export […]

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DA AIMS TO DOUBLE FARM, FISHERY PRODUCTS EXPORT TO CANADA – DAR

As the Philippines expands its economic and trade relations with Canada, the Department of Agriculture (DA) aims to export more farm and fishery products to that country, by at least doubling the value in the medium term. “We wish to improve our balance of trade with Canada in succeeding years by selling more Filipino products […]