{
  "id": 6442595,
  "title": "Philippines generates $290 million sales from Hong Kong fruit expo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/09/philippines-generates-290-million-sales-from-hong-kong-fruit-expo",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-09T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/09/10/2555149/philippines-generates-290-million-sales-hong-kong-fruit-expo"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philippines saw a $290.71 million boost to its export sales thanks to its involvement in the 2026 Asia Fruit Logistica expo in Hong Kong, as reported by the Department of Agriculture (DA). During the September 2-4 event, exhibitors secured $222.75 million in confirmed sales and $70.4 million in deals currently being negotiated. Among the featured products were Cavendish and Cardaba bananas, durian, mangoes, and dragon fruit. The expo resulted in the signing of a $2.44-million agreement between a Hong Kong and a New Zealand company to export Cardaba bananas.\n\nThe Department of Agriculture met with representatives from logistics and shipping services firms to explore preservation technologies for fruit exports to maintain freshness during transportation. This collaboration will initially focus on dragon fruit, with potential expansion to other crops. Additionally, a virtual training program is being developed for DA offices and agencies involved in high-value crops, research, and standards.\n\nA Philippine delegation will travel to Rome in October to promote locally produced crops to foreign markets through the Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Initiative. Officials will showcase mangoes, seaweeds, coffee, and cacao, among other products. The HIH Initiative, implemented in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the Asian Development Bank, aims to generate P1 billion in private sector investment and highlight the export potential of high-value crops. The Department of Agriculture has been striving to expand the export market for locally produced fruits in order to address the country's $11 billion annual agricultural trade deficit.",
  "summary": "The Philippines generated $290.71 million in export sales from its participation in the 2026 Asia Fruit Logistica event in Hong Kong, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA).",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}