<![CDATA[PLANTS MARKET ACCESS COUNCIL - Our regular update]]>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:13:54 +1200Weebly<![CDATA[10 June 2026]]>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:50:33 GMThttp://www.pmac.co.nz/our-regular-update/10-june-2026In this update, we highlight the KPMG Agribusiness Agenda's finding that biosecurity and high-quality trade agreements are the sector's top priorities — themes already being put into action through the new India FTA's bilateral kiwifruit and apple action plans, and New Zealand's agricultural cooperation with Taiwan. In international news, Australian growers are raising concerns over rising Vietnamese fruit imports, and a new EIT Food report finds European consumer confidence in food sustainability remains low despite an overall rebound in food trust. As always, you'll find links to these items, along with our regular updates on regulatory notifications, consultations, national and international news, recent reports and upcoming events. 
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]]><![CDATA[15 April 2026]]>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMThttp://www.pmac.co.nz/our-regular-update/15-april-2026​In this update, we cover significant trade and industry developments, including industry calls for bipartisan support for the New Zealand–India FTA, positive kiwifruit returns despite geopolitical headwinds and leadership changes at NZAPI. In international news, we look at the one-year impact of Trump's tariffs on global trade flows, an Australian avocado oversupply driving record exports to Asia, and important EU regulatory changes to food safety and packaging rules taking effect from August 2026. As always, you'll find links to these items, along with our regular updates on regulatory notifications, consultations, national and international news, and upcoming events.
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]]><![CDATA[27 March 2026]]>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:53:23 GMThttp://www.pmac.co.nz/our-regular-update/27-march-2026In this update, we celebrate a record kiwifruit crop and the departure of the first charter shipment of the season to Japan and South Korea, alongside emerging opportunities PIQA Red, Cherries and Avocados. We also cover the formation of NZVeg, a new umbrella body aimed at strengthening the voice of the $1.1 billion vegetable sector and the ripple effects of Wattie's proposed frozen vegetable exit on arable and seed growers. In international news, the Australia-EU trade deal brings mixed signals for horticulture, Chilean cherry growers face calls to cut acreage, and an opinion piece on India's fruit import landscape makes an interesting read. As always, you'll find links to these items along with our regular roundup of regulatory notifications, consultations, national and international news, reports and upcoming events. ​
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]]><![CDATA[09 March 2026]]>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.pmac.co.nz/our-regular-update/09-march-2026In this update, against a backdrop of international trade disruption from US tariff uncertainty and the ongoing Iran conflict, we highlight New Zealand's efforts to strengthen and diversify its agricultural relationships, with a new cooperation agreement signed with Chile, high-level engagement with Argentina and the first joint working group meeting with India on horticulture. In international news, Australia advances its horticulture trade capabilities with new market access and intelligence initiatives, the EU updates pesticide MRLs, and a landmark NGT regulation signals a new era for plant breeding in Europe. As always, you'll find links to these items along with our regular roundup of regulatory notifications, consultations, national and international news, reports and upcoming events. ​
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]]><![CDATA[16 February 2026]]>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.pmac.co.nz/our-regular-update/16-february-2026In this update, we highlight strengthened diplomatic ties with Germany and digital trade streamlining with Singapore, alongside the EU's groundbreaking health claim approval for green kiwifruit and China's Supreme Court ruling protecting Envy apple intellectual property rights. Internationally, significant trade developments include tariff eliminations on US fruits through agreements with India and Taiwan, Korea's extended tariff exemptions, and Australia's approval of GM Purple Bliss tomatoes. As always, you'll find links to these items along with our regular roundup of regulatory notifications, consultations, national and international news, reports and upcoming events. ​
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]]><![CDATA[27 January 2026]]>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.pmac.co.nz/our-regular-update/27-january-2026In this update, we highlight New Zealand's Free Trade Agreement with India reducing summerfruit tariffs, Minister McClay's WTO reappointment, and Zespri's ambitious growth forecasts. We also cover the devastating Canterbury hail storm losses and international developments including Australia's Trade Diversification Network, biosecurity threats from a Queensland fruitfly outbreak in Adelaide and the potential impact of France's pesticide decree on US exports. As always, you'll find links to these items along with our regular roundup of regulatory notifications, consultations, national and international news, reports and upcoming events. ​
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]]><![CDATA[14 January 2026]]>Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.pmac.co.nz/our-regular-update/14-january-2026Happy New Year! This edition brings you key developments in trade, biosecurity, and market access: New Zealand's new Free Trade Agreement with India, biosecurity threats from Queensland fruit fly, France's ban on pesticide residues in imported fruit, and shifting US agricultural trade patterns. We also cover important updates from MPI including the transition to Trade Certification and China registration requirements. You'll find links to these items along with our regular roundup of regulatory notifications, consultations, national and international news, reports and upcoming events. 
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]]><![CDATA[19 December 2025]]>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.pmac.co.nz/our-regular-update/19-december-2025This is our last update for 2025. We’ll be back in January with our regular roundup of regulatory notifications, consultations, national and international news, reports and upcoming events. We hope you found the newsletter informative – please feel free to email us with your feedback, suggestions, or any specific areas you think we can improve on next year.
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]]><![CDATA[28 November 2025]]>Thu, 27 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.pmac.co.nz/our-regular-update/28-november-2025This week’s update brings positive news from new and expanded trade agreements and success stories from kiwifruit to strawberries highlight the sector’s momentum. On the international stage, the EU is moving to ease trade frictions with the UK and is championing sustainable practices through faster biocontrol adoption; at the same time, proposed pesticide MRL revisions and declining food irradiation use reflect shifting policies and practices. As always, you’ll find links to these items along with our regular updates on regulatory notifications, consultations, national and international news, recent reports, and upcoming events.
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]]><![CDATA[04 November 2025]]>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:00:00 GMThttp://www.pmac.co.nz/our-regular-update/04-november-2025​This week’s update highlights MPI’s ongoing consultations on export certification fees and phytosanitary certificate standards—key developments for exporters.  We also spotlight recent trade and marketing initiatives, including strengthened cooperation between New Zealand and its trading partners, while international news highlights shifting market access dynamics and regulatory uncertainty affecting global supply chains. As always, you’ll find links to these items along with our regular updates on regulatory notifications, consultations, national and international news, recent reports, and upcoming events.
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