{
  "id": 8962766,
  "title": "Philippines mangoes make it to Canada; more fruits headed for UK",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/philippines-mangoes-make-it-to-canada-more-fruits-headed-for-uk",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-21T16:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Philippine Star Business",
    "slug": "philippine-star-business",
    "url": "https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/09/22/2557899/philippines-mangoes-make-it-canada-more-fruits-headed-uk"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Carabao mangoes grown in the Philippines have arrived in Canada, marking the country's first commercial shipment of fresh mangoes to the market, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). The shipment, consisting of 250 cartons weighing a total of one metric ton, was transported by Air Canada and supported by Airspeed Cargo. The initiative is part of the government's effort to open new markets for Philippine agricultural products and improve farmer earnings.\n\nTo expand mango exports, the DA has strengthened industry capacity, including consolidating over 40 mango growers' groups into a single federation for better coordination and market access. The agency is also addressing disease concerns and implementing plant health measures to meet international standards. The BPI has signed an agreement with Mitsui & Co. to support the local mango industry.\n\nIn addition to Canada, the Philippines is seeking to expand exports of tropical fruits and farm products to the UK. Proposed products for expanded market access include fresh Cavendish bananas, MD2 pineapples, Carabao mangoes, Solo papaya, Hass avocados, purple yam, and specialty coffee. In return, UK-grown fresh apples could be granted expanded access in the Philippines.\n\nThe proposal for reciprocal trade between the Philippines and the UK came after a meeting between the BPI and a delegation led by the UK's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The talks covered improvements in plant health protocols, pest risk analysis for fresh apples, and new strategies to boost agricultural trade between the countries. The BPI is now planning an audit visit, likely in October 2026, to finalize the agreement and ensure safe market access for both parties.",
  "summary": "Locally grown Carabao mangoes have now entered the Canadian market, as the Philippines seeks to expand exports of farm products.",
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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."
}