Southern Taiwan is experiencing a bumper pineapple harvest this year. It is one of the reasons that Kaohsiung farmers have urged the government to expedite fruit processing for export markets or otherwise provide more assistance for fruit processors engaged in value-added production such as canned pineapples. As more pineapples become ripe and ready for market, farmers are fearing more losses.
Kaohsiung City Government Agricultural Bureau Deputy Director Wang Cheng-yi noted that Kaoshiung pineapple exports are expected to increase 20% year on year, and from February 19, more incentives have been provided to pineapple processors, with the municipal government seeking sales and distribution channels.
Source: taiwannews.com.tw
