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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.

In 2015, the Canadian apple and pear sectors were negatively impacted by various weather conditions resulting in significant declines in production volumes, particularly for apples.

Average consumer price of potatoes doubled year-on-year due to drop in production.

On September 4, 2015, China notified the WTO of the National Food Safety Standard on Preserved Fruits (an update to GB8956).

Post forecasts that apple production will decrease slightly in CY 2015 as a result of unfavorable weather conditions.