MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has lifted the ban on the importation of fresh strawberries from Japan, the Japanese Embassy in Manila said.
The embassy said Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF) made the announcement following discussions with concerned Philippine quarantine officials.
“Big news for strawberry lovers! Starting 15 December, Japan’s juicy and sweet strawberries will finally make their way from Japan to the Philippines,” Japanese Ambassador to Manila Endo Kazuya wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“Thanks to the agreement between MAFF and Philippine authorities, these berry-delicious exports are good to go! Who’s excited for this fruity milestone?” Endo said.
The MAFF has announced that “an agreement has been reached with the Philippine quarantine authorities regarding the export of fresh strawberries from Japan,” the embassy posted on Facebook.
“The previous restriction was implemented due to concerns over pests associated with fresh strawberries from Japan,” the embassy said.
Japanese workers prepare Japanese ‘Amaou’ strawberries for market at the Yame Strawberry Packaging Center in Nagamine city, Fukuoka province, Japan. EPA/EVERETT KENNEDY BROWN
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