Jamaica will export its first shipment of mangoes to the United States (US) in May 2019.Mango exports will be facilitated through the Mango Irradiation Programme, according to the Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries Minister, Hon Audley Shaw.Under the programme, the Ministry will be working with the United States Department of Agriculture-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (USDA-APHIS) to ensure compliance with the US import requirements, which stipulate that mangoes be treated by irradiation or hot water emersion, prior to being brought in.“As an incentive, the Ministry will provide assistance by waiving the fees associated with inspection, storage and usage of the plant quarantine/produce inspection facilities for a one-year period [from] May 2019 to May 2020,” Mr. Shaw informed.He added that “only approved mango exporters to the United States will be eligible for this waiver, at an estimated value of $1 million per exporter for the year”.Three farms have already been approved to participate under the programme, with another 12 on the verge of approval.The Minister was making his 2019/20 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on April 23, under the theme ‘On the Road to Prosperity…Growing Jamaica’s Industries’.Meanwhile, Mr. Shaw indicated that a Fruit Tree Programme Unit will be established to commence an initiative that he announced last year, to plant five million fruit trees over a five-year period.Jamaica to start exporting mangoes to USA in May,Andrew Holness re-elected as Prime Minister of Jamaica for a second consecutive term,Watch: Usain Bolt in self-quarantine after birthday party,Watch: Usain Bolt shares adorable moment with his daughter Olympia Lightning Bolt,Watch: Buju Banton wins Jamaica Festival Song Competition with his entry ‘I am a Jamaican’,Jamaican lottery winner collects his $95m prize dressed as Darth Vader,Watch: Elaine Thompson-Herah Wins 100m Rome Diamond League In World-Leading Time. Jamaica will soon be exporting Jamaican mangoesto the United States of America. The Minister noted that Jamaica has, for some time, been exporting mangoes to diaspora markets in the United Kingdom (UK) and Canada, and that in 2013, the country exported 654,954 kilograms of mangoes to Canada, and 691,206 kilograms in 2014. Jamaica annually exports more than 654,954 kilograms of mangoes each year to Canada and the UK alone. June 11, 2015March 21, 2019.
Jamaica will export its first shipment of mangoes to the United States (US) in May 2019. Jamaica currently exports 419,919 kilograms of mangoes to Canada annually.
Jamaica is to resume the exportation of mangoes to the United States with the first shipment set for Thursday. Jamaica … Apr 24, 2019. The fruit undergoes an irridation process to eradicate fruit flies, kill pathogens, and increase its shelf life. Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries will host a brief ceremony to mark the occasion and to observe the shipment process at the Export Complex at the Sangster International Airport in St James. Under the programme, the Ministry will be working with the United States …
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Mango exports will be facilitated through the Mango Irradiation Programme, according to the Industry, Commerce, Agriculture, and Fisheries Minister, Hon Audley Shaw. Even with those precautions in place for safety, the COVID-19 virus stopped exports and took a severe toll on Jamaica’s mango industry. Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries will host a brief ceremony to mark the occasion and to observe the shipment process at the Export Complex at the Sangster International Airport in St James.The shipment is being done under the Mango Irradiation Programme.Under the programme, the Ministry works with the United States Department of Agriculture-Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services to ensure compliance with the US import requirements, which stipulate that mangoes be treated by irradiation or hot water emersion, prior to being brought in.“As an incentive, the Ministry will provide assistance by waiving the fees associated with inspection, storage and usage of the plant quarantine/produce inspection facilities for a one-year period [from] May 2019 to May 2020,” said Shaw while making his 2019/20 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives in April.He added that “only approved mango exporters to the United States will be eligible for this waiver, at an estimated value of $1 million per exporter for the year.”.He said that three farms have already been approved to participate under the programme, with another 12 on the verge of approval.Copyright © 2020 The Gleaner Company (Media) Limited.
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