Philippines banana industry braces for Middle East impact
Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association says country may lose US$200mn in revenue following loss of key markets
Philippines banana industry braces for Middle East impact
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Climate shift sparks surge in tropical fruit production in South Korea
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US trade mission takes produce bodies to Vietnam
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