date:Oct 31, 2019
This month, Australia saw the departure of the first mixed container of Goulburn River Gold and Rico branded pears bound for Thailand. Rico are one of the premium-branded Australian pears launching in Asia as part of our renewed focus on export, says APAL Industry Services and Export Manager, Justin Smith.
Flat and declining domestic sales have had pear growers under pressure for some time, explains Justin, who leads APALs Export and Market Readiness program funded through Hort Innovation.
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