Strawberry lovers rejoice!
Japan has officially lifted its ban on exporting fresh strawberries to the Philippines, effective December 15, marking a significant step for strawberry enthusiasts.
The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) announced the decision following an agreement with Philippine authorities.
“Big news for strawberry lovers! Starting Dec. 15, Japan’s juicy & sweet strawberries will finally make their way from Japan to the Philippines!” Japanese Ambassador Kazuya Endo posted on X (formerly Twitter). “Thanks to the agreement between MAFF & Philippine authorities, these berry-delicious exports are good to go! Who’s excited for this fruity milestone?”
The restriction, previously enforced due to concerns over pests in Japanese strawberries, was lifted after extensive technical discussions between MAFF and Philippine quarantine authorities.
The move was driven by requests from Japanese production areas seeking to bring their premium strawberries to the Philippine market.
The Japanese Embassy highlighted the milestone in a social media post, underscoring the cooperation between both nations to resolve the issue.
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