Philippines eagerly awaits chance to export bananas to US
“The ball is still with the US. Our exporters led by Dole Philippines are ready to take action, if and when they decide it is alright to allow banana exports,” Bureau of Plant Industry director Clarito Barron said in an interview.
Before banana exports can take place, however, the final permit from the US government must be issued.
Washington has previously signalled that the final decision must be made after the US Presidential elections.
Barron said he would clarify the issue with visiting the Philippine agricultural attaché to Washington, Josyline Javelosa.
The US government is also reviewing the final work plan on the export of Philippine Cavendish to US Trust territories, in addition to the Continental US.
Source: manilastandardtoday.com
