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The Philippines will export to China $260 million or P14.3 billion worth of fresh durian, also known as the “king of fruits.”
In a statement, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Chinese companies including Dole (Shanghai) Fruits and Vegetables Trading Co., Shanghai Goodfarmer Group and Dashang Group have committed to purchase this commodity.
Durian will be sourced from registered farms in major durian producing areas of Davao City, Davao del Sur and North Cotabato.
“Moreover, the project is expected to generate at least 10,000 direct and indirect jobs from the bilateral venture,” it added.
The two countries signed earlier the “Protocol of the Phytosanitary Requirements for Export of Fresh Durians from the Philippines to China” that would allow the entry of 50,000 metric tons of fresh durian into the Chinese market.
