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Philippines Ships Durian, Mangosteen to Canada in Market Expansion Drive
The Philippines has initiated its first shipments of tropical fruits to Canada, aiming to tap into new export markets. This is part of the Marcos administration's broader efforts to boost agricultural incomes and foster rural development.
The Philippines has shipped nearly a metric ton of durian and mangosteen to Canada, marking a significant step in its efforts to open new export markets for its tropical fruits. This initiative is part of the broader strategy under the Marcos administration to boost farm incomes and sustain rural development. The initial consignment, bound for Vancouver on Wednesday, September 23, included 300 kilograms of durian and 120 kilograms of mangosteen destined for Canadian buyer Fresh Makers Ltd. A second batch, comprising 300 kilograms of durian and 200 kilograms of mangosteen, is scheduled to depart for Toronto on Thursday, September 24. The fruits will be transported to Canada via Philippine Airlines. This development follows closely on the heels of the Philippines' first commercial shipment of fresh Carabao mangoes to Canada, which saw one metric ton sent to Vancouver. According to the Department of Agriculture (DA), these latest deliveries are integral to the country's drive to broaden its high-value agricultural exports, which also include cacao, coffee, and okra. The department has underscored the vital role of increasing farm exports in generating greater economic gains for local farmers and rural communities, especially as the Philippines' agricultural trade deficit has surpassed $11 billion annually since 2022. Recent reports indicate that Filipino exporters and growers generated US$290 million in sales for various tropical fruits during an expo in Hong Kong, with transactions involving Cavendish and Cardava (saba) bananas, durian, mangoes, and dragon fruit. —MCG, GMA News Source: GMA Money Philippines
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