Fiji successfully ships 3 tonnes of pineapples to New Zealand, meeting strict standards and paving way for expanded agricultural exports.

Fiji has taken a significant step toward expanding agricultural exports to New Zealand with a successful trial shipment of 3 tonnes of Ripley Queen pineapples to Auckland, meeting the country’s strict biosecurity and quality standards. The shipment, part of a scoping mission led by Agriculture Minister Tomasi Tunabuna, highlights improvements in pest management, cold-chain logistics, and packaging. Fiji aims to increase exports of taro, cassava, bhindi, and leafy vegetables already available in some New Zealand markets, while working with New Zealand officials to address non-tariff barriers, food waste, and climate-resilient farming under the PACER Plus Agreement. The effort seeks to boost farmer incomes, strengthen trade ties, and establish Fiji as a reliable source of premium tropical produce.