U.S. blueberry industry pushes on tariff amendment ahead of trade mission to Japan
Following a U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement formed in 2020 that eliminated Japan’s tariffs on fresh and dried blueberries but left tariffs on frozen blueberries, the U.S. blueberry industry is turning up the heat on this issue. “We hope that USTR will take action to resolve this issue now that Congress has engaged in such a meaningful,” says Alyssa Houtby, director of government
FreshPlaza is one of the world's most well-known global media platforms for the fresh fruits and vegetables industry, providing its readers with the latest market developments and trends. The team of writers and editors source news from all over the world, and a daily newsletter is sent out with dedicated issues for North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Oceania, and Africa.
FreshPlaza is by nature an interactive concept that relies on the participation of its readers, where readers are encouraged to use the platform for publishing free press releases (500 words or less) and job advertisements.