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Taiwan looks to export pineapples to Australia, as China ban bites

Is Australia about to start importing fresh pineapples from Taiwan?
Key points:
- Australia approved Taiwan’s market access request for decrowned pineapples in March 2020
- China abruptly banned pineapple imports from Taiwan, citing biosecurity concerns
- Taiwan will reportedly export its first consignment of pineapples to Australia in May, which is concerning Australian growers
The Taipei Times has reported that a shipment of six tonnes of pineapples is expected to arrive in Australia in May, and “smaller quantities [will also] be sent by air cargo”.
If true, it will be the first shipment to arrive since the Australian Government approved Taiwan’s market access for decrowned pineapples in March last year.
Gavin Scurr, the managing director of…
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