Exports of mangoes to Australia gain ground following the initial entry of the fruit to that country last year.
In a statement, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said logistics firm Fastbox will dispatch 3,000 kilograms of mangoes from Zambales to Perth and Sydney this month.
The DTI said additional shipment will follow after two to three weeks.
Another shipment is possible in June. The last shipment for the year will be in August or September before the mango season in Australia starts.
FastboxPH, the logistics firm entrusted with the recent mango shipment, reported a surge in demand within the Australian market, attributing it to the unparalleled taste and quality of Philippine mangoes.
With Philippine mango exports to Australia adhering to stringent biosecurity regulations, successfully navigating documentation and inspection procedures, FastboxPH is poised to further expand its presence across Australia. The company aims to establish partnerships with additional retailers and distributors nationwide, ensuring wider accessibility of Philippine mangoes to Australian consumers.
Cultivated all year round in the Philippines, mangoes are the country’s top tropical fruit.
The initial shipment of the most popular mango variety, Carabao, were harvested from the local farms in Malalag, Digos, Bansalan, and Magsaysay municipalities in Davao del Sur.
