After the official opening of the border between China and Pakistan in April In the meantime, the Chinese government has permitted the importation of cherry products from Pakistan. But, this trade must meet strict phytosanitary standards, which experts claim, can be difficult to meet.
A fruit exporter claims that, although cherries grown in Pakistan particularly those of Gilgit Baltistan, are juicier than ordinary cherries, they’re also very perishable. As a result of Chinese protocols, these fruits can’t be sent to China in accordance with the current phytosanitary guidelines. According to the protocol, locally grown cherries have to be preserved below one degree temperature for a period of 18 days. After this time, the condition of the fruits will be assessed prior to export.
Source: profit.pakistantoday.com.pk
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