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The Thai Food and Drug Administration updated its approved list of good handling practice standards for exports of U.S. fresh fruits and vegetables to Thailand.

For MY 2020/21, Post revises down its estimate for fresh apple production to 560,000 MT. Fresh pear production is estimated to increase to 620,000 MT.

Post estimates a decline in production and export of table grapes, apples, and pears due to moderate temperatures and unexpected rainfall during the summer, which ultimately decreased yields.

This report is one in a series of product briefs highlighting the tariff benefits for specific commodities and products from Year 3 (2021) to Year 5 (2023) of the agreement.

The production of apples, pears and table grapes is estimated to increase in the 2020/21 marketing year .

Although early indications were for a near-record New Zealand apple crop in 2020/2021, a number of factors have tempered expectations.

Those seeking to take advantage of the tariff benefits stemming from the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement should ensure their products comply with rules-of-origin requirements to avoid fines and back duty assessments.

Morocco notified G/SPS/N/MAR/76 on April 16, 2021. An unofficial translation is included in this report. Comments are due no later than June 15, 2021. The notification states the names and characteristics of preserved tomatoes and tomato concentrate.

Over the past five years, North China’s imported fruit market has continued to boom as a result of an evergrowing number of direct shipments.

The Costa Rican Ministry of Agriculture (MAG) plans to gradually increase the number of pesticides tested for at their laboratory.

Korean retail prices for many imported fruits remain high even after FTA tariff reductions.

United States exporters of agricultural products to South Africa, especially meat exporters, face both tariff and non-tariff barriers to trade.