New Zealand approved the import of pineapple from Costa Rica,making the Central American country the ninth in the world authorized to export the fruit to that market, the list is completed by Australia, Cook Islands, Ecuador, Fiji, Indonesia, New Caledonia, Panama and Papua New Guinea.
New Zealand, located east of Australia in the Pacific Ocean, highlighted Costa Rican phytosanitary production systems to grant the permit. Costa Rica can now export pineapple to 68 countries, including: The United States, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Iceland, Japan and the European Union..
Costa Rica is one of the leading pineapple exporters worldwide.: In 2023 alone, pineapple exports generated an income of $1,147 million, 14% more than in 2022. The main destinations for Costa Rican pineapple are: The United States and the European Union.
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